Dennis William Etchison was an American writer and editor of fantasy and horror fiction. His work is known for its distinct style and sophisticated approach to the genre, establishing him as a notable figure in speculative fiction. Etchison's contributions to the field extend through his own compelling narratives and his editorial work on collections.
Jenny Marlow's life is unravelling, and it all began during her work on a docudrama about Lizzie Borden. First, her husband's parents were inexplicably murdered. Now, a black wreath is sent to her door, a channeler sees a frightening vision, and more blood is spilled in Jenny's footsteps. Before she slips completely into a realm of madness, Jenny must uncover the source of her horrors. And she must strike back.
A maniac holds children prisoner in his castle and kills them when he is through playing with them.
It's a real place. It lies beyond the limits of literature, past the borders of what is expected, what is allowed. All the great artists of horror have been there. Poe. Lovecraft. King. They went as tourists, as exiles, as adventurers, and they brought back terrifying pieces of the dark. Dennis Etchison is the newest citizen of The Dark Country.