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A.C. Wise
The Best Horror of the Year
The Best Horror of the Year
1 books
Ongoing series
About this series
This annual anthology collects the year's top horror short stories. It offers a broad look at contemporary horror, showcasing diverse styles and subgenres. Readers will find a consistently high standard of unsettling and frightening fiction.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Best Horror of the Year a standalone series?
Each volume in The Best Horror of the Year series functions as a standalone anthology, collecting short stories from various authors. While they are part of a continuous series, there is no overarching narrative or recurring characters that require reading them in order.
Who edits The Best Horror of the Year series?
The series is consistently edited by Ellen Datlow, a highly respected figure in the horror and dark fantasy genres. Her curation is a defining characteristic of the anthology's quality and thematic scope.
What kind of horror does The Best Horror of the Year typically feature?
The series is known for its broad and inclusive approach to horror, often featuring a mix of psychological horror, supernatural tales, body horror, and quiet dread. It highlights the diversity of contemporary horror fiction rather than focusing on a single subgenre.