Brian Evenson

Cody Goodfellow

Michelle Tang

Hailey Piper

Stevie Edwards

C. B. Jones

Patrick Barb

Caleb Stephens

Philippa Evans

J. L. Kiefer

Peter Ong Cook

Lindsey Ragsdale

Ethan Yoder

M. E. Bronstein

Christopher O'Halloran

Bridget D. Brave

David Worn

Jessica Peter

Uncover the secret annals of untold history in these eighteen medieval manuscripts. Each tortured scribe will bring you face to face with ancient horrors lurking in cursed castles, wild woodlands, haunted hamlets, and mysterious monasteries. Including a lineup of authors both established and emerging, HOWL Society Press presents the first-ever anthology of historical horror from the medieval period, fittingly introduced by the writer who arguably started it all: Christopher Buehlman, author of the medieval horror epic Between Two Fires. "The Crowing" by Caleb Stephens "Angelus" by Philippa Evans "Palette" by J.L. Kiefer "Brother Cornelius" by Peter Ong Cook "In Thrall to This Good Earth" by Hailey Piper "In Every Drop" by Lindsey Ragsdale "Deus Vult" by Ethan Yoder "The Final Book of Sainte Foy's Miracles" by M.E. Bronstein "A Dowry for Your Hand" by Michelle Tang "The Mouth of Hell" by Cody Goodfellow "The Lady of Leer Castle" by Christopher O'Halloran "Schizzare" by Bridget D. Brave "The King of Youth vs. The Knight of Death" by Patrick Barb "The Forgotten Valley" by C.B. Jones "The Fourth Scene" by Brian Evenson "White Owl" by Stevie Edwards "A Dark Quadrivium" by David Worn "The Lai of the Danse Macabre" by Jessica Peter

An Anthology of Medieval Horror

Howls From the Dark Ages

“So what is above, we send below, for the life that is hers, we shall reap with a crow.
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A fantastic collection of horror-infused, strange and blood-chilling stories inspired by the dark, dark time that is the Middle Ages. The whole thing really does not shy away from the horror or the gore, and truly lives up to its medieval name.
From the fantastic introduction to the bite-sized horror interludes and on to the gripping stories, this collection was a winner from the get-go. After many a story, I found myself wanting more; I could have easily read the longer, book versions of several stories. It was so atmospheric that even though I read it in the middle of summer, it gave me the creeps and the spooky atmosphere of a chilly October evening.

Overall, definitely recommended for horror-lovers.

Elizabeth Neill

I want thank HOWL Society Press for sending me this book for an honest review

What I loved about this book is that it was like you were visiting an museum with haunted artifacts and with the curator telling you about each artifact that sends you back in time. When I was reading their part I kept picturing demonologist John Zaffi, like his aunt and uncle Ed and Lorraine Warren has a haunted museum, plus he had a show called Haunted Collector. 

Rated 5
“Palette” by J.L. Kiefer
“In Every Drop” by Lindsey Ragsdale
“White Owl” by Stevie Edwards
“The Lai of the Danse Macabre” by Jessica Peter

Rated 4
“The Crowing” by Caleb Stephens
“Deus Vult” by Ethan Yoder
“A Dowry for Your Hand” by Michelle Tang
“The Forgotten Valley” by C.B. Jones

Rated 3
“Angelus” by Philippa Evans
“Brother Cornelius” by Peter Ong Cook
“In Thrall to This Good Earth” by Hailey Piper
“The Lady of Leer Castle” by Christopher O’Halloran
“Schizzare” by Bridget D. Brave
“The Fourth Scene” by Brian Evenson
“A Dark Quadrivium” by David Worn

Rated 2
“The Final Book of Sainte Foy’s Miracles” by M.E. Bronstein

Rated 1
“The Mouth of Hell” by Cody Goodfellow
“The King of Youth vs. The Knight of Death” by Patrick Barb

I am going to look up other writings from every author in this book, even the ones I rated lower. I really can't wait to read more from HOWL Society Press. Again I want to thank them for sending me this book.

Mirto

Howls From the Dark Ages An Anthology of Medieval Horror

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