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The Book of the Dead

The Book of the Dead

FantasyFolklore
Pages
366
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

This anthology gathers diverse tales inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology and the concept of the afterlife. Featuring contributions from multiple acclaimed authors, the collection explores themes of death, resurrection, and the supernatural. Each story offers a unique interpretation of the 'Book of the Dead,' blending historical elements with modern horror and fantasy.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMysteriousAtmospheric

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Horror Mythology

Authors

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Gail Carriger

Gail Carriger (born Tofa Borregaard, May 4, 1976, in Bolinas, California) is an American writer of steampunk and paranormal romance, best known for the Parasol Protectorate series (Soulless, Changeless, Blameless, Heartless, Timeless) and its young-adult companion series, Finishing School. Before turning to fiction full-time, she trained as an archaeologist, earning a master's degree in archaeological materials from the University of Nottingham and a master's in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz....

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Maria Dahvana Headley

Maria Dahvana Headley is the editor of The Best of Uncanny, a collection showcasing the magazine's standout speculative fiction. She's a writer whose work often explores fantasy and the uncanny.

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Paul Cornell

Paul Cornell writes across science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with works like the urban fantasy novel London Falling and the short story collections Final Cuts and The Book of the Dead. He is also featured in anthologies such as Eclipse 2 and Some of the Best from Tor.com.

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Will Hill

Will Hill is a writer of horror and thriller fiction. He is known for the Department 19 series, as well as titles including The Book of the Dead, Tras las llamas, Zero Hour, and Rising.