Nathan Ballingrud
Nathan Ballingrud
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Nathan Ballingrud is the editor of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. He's a writer who knows his way around the darker corners of speculative fiction.
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Nathan Ballingrud is widely recognized for his short story collections, particularly "North American Lake Monsters," which garnered significant critical acclaim and won several awards.
His novella "The Visible Filth" was adapted into the 2019 film "Wounds," directed by Babak Anvari.
A good starting point for new readers is his collection "North American Lake Monsters," as it showcases the breadth of his style and themes in short form.






