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Carrion Comfort

Carrion Comfort

FantasyHorror
Pages
890
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

In a world where certain individuals possess psychic abilities, a man named Saul Laski finds himself in a death camp, reflecting on his life. These 'immortals' can manipulate and feed on the life force of others, leading to a desperate struggle for survival and power. A young woman named Natalie discovers her own latent abilities and becomes entangled in this dangerous conflict.

How it reads

DarkTenseGrittyThought-Provoking
SurvivalMorally GreyAnti-Hero
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
TraumaViolence

Genres

Fantasy Horror Psychological Horror Thriller Paranormal

Characters

Saul LaskiProtagonist
NatalieProtagonist
All characters in Carrion Comfort

Subjects

American Horror talesEnglish fictionFiction in English American writers 1945-Horror tales, AmericanPsychic abilityTexts

Places

Death camp

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About the author

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Carrion Comfort connect to other Dan Simmons books?

    Carrion Comfort is a standalone novel and does not share characters or a universe with Dan Simmons's other works. It explores themes of psychic vampirism and the nature of evil, distinct from his horror or science fiction series.

  • What awards did Carrion Comfort win?

    Carrion Comfort won the August Derleth Award for Best Novel in 1990, recognizing its significant contribution to the horror genre. It also received the Locus Award for Best Horror Novel the same year.