{"product_id":"spontaneous-human-combustion-9781684427543","title":"Spontaneous Human Combustion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRichard Thomas' new collection of short stories pushes the boundaries of dark fiction with a blend of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. The stories explore transgressive themes and delve into the darkest corners of human existence, challenging readers to examine what lies within. The collection is a 2022 Bram Stoker Award nominee and a Tor Nightfire Most Exciting Horror Book of 2022. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 248 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turner Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2022 Bram Stoker Award nominee, A Tor Nightfire Most Exciting Horror Book of 2022, Richard Thomas is a literary force of nature. He is Lovecraft, Bradbury, and Gaiman all rolled into one. Chuck Palahniuk has praised his work, stating that he is limitless in his range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his latest collection, Richard Thomas has crafted fourteen stories that redefine the boundaries of dark fiction. This intoxicating blend of fantasy, science fiction, and horror will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Each story is masterfully woven with transgressive themes that delve deep into the human psyche.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA poker game yields a strange prize that haunts one man, turning his game of chance into a life-or-death coin flip. A set of twins discover mysterious new powers when an asteroid crashes near their house, creating an uneasy balance in their lives. A fantasy world is filled with a man's quest for wholeness, only to have his shocking truth exposed in a shocking twist. A father and son work as slave labor in a brave new world run by aliens, mounting a rebellion that may end up freeing them all. A clown takes off his make-up in a gloomy basement to reveal something more horrifying beneath the white, tacky skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Thomas' collection is powerful and haunting, transporting readers to the darkest, most twisted corners of human existence. It challenges them to examine what lies within and not be transformed by what they find. This is a must-read for anyone who loves horror and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 276g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 139 x 216 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781684427543\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098894921978,"sku":"9781684427543","price":11.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1648815442097_book.jpg?v=1648921512","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/spontaneous-human-combustion-9781684427543","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}