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Those Who Make Us

Those Who Make Us

FantasyFolklore
Pages
154
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of speculative and literary fiction explores what it means to be Canadian through unique stories. It delves into the creatures, myths, and monsters that reside across Canada, from the blankets of snow to the whispers of the wind. Featuring new cross-genre tales from twenty authors, the book introduces readers to encounters with creatures like the Metis Rugaru, trolls, and demons, as well as Anishinaabe creation myths. These stories reveal how the narratives we create can teach us about humanity.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingMysteriousAtmosphericReflective
Multiple POVs

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Literary Fiction Mythology Short Stories Magical Realism

Authors

A
Andrew Wilmot

Andrew Wilmot is the author of the speculative novel Those Who Make Us. His stories often blend horror with deeper questions, offering readers something both strange and memorable.

C
Corey Redekop

Corey Redekop is the author of the novel Those Who Make Us. He writes genre fiction that often blends horror with dark humor. Readers looking for something a little different will appreciate his unique voice.

D
Délani Valin

Délani Valin is the author behind Those Who Make Us, a novel that has resonated with many readers. Valin's writing often explores complex relationships and human nature. Keep an eye out for their next book.

R
Rebecca Schaeffer

RR/Rebecca Schaeffer is the critically acclaimed author of Not Even Bones and its sequels, the Webtoon adaption of which has garnered over a hundred million reads and nearly 2 million subscribers. Her City of Nightmares duology was one of the BBC’s most anticipated books of 2023, and one of Kirkus’s best books of 2023. Episodes of her comic Dead But Not Gone air weekly on Webtoon and her next book, A Fable for Hollow Creatures, comes out in fall 2026 from Ace.

Characters

RugaruSupporting
All characters in Those Who Make Us