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Prayers to Broken Stones

Pages
428
Published
1990
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together thirteen stories that span the genres of horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy. From a small town hiding a terrifying secret to a bleak future where humanity is on the brink, Dan Simmons explores the darker corners of the human experience. These tales showcase the range of an author who isn't afraid to blend visceral scares with high-concept ideas.

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About the author

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Dan Simmons

Daniel Joseph Simmons (April 4, 1948 – February 21, 2026) was an American science fiction and horror writer. He was the author of the Hyperion Cantos and the Ilium/Olympos cycles, among other works which span the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres, sometimes within a single novel. Simmons's genre-intermingling Song of Kali (1985) won the World Fantasy Award. He also wrote mysteries and thrillers, some of which feature the continuing character Joe Kurtz. He died in Longmont, Colo...

Characters

All characters in Prayers to Broken Stones