Nocturnes (2004) By John Connolly
The truth of bones, black blood, and mirrors
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Nocturnes (2004) by John Connolly is a consistently stylish, slick, and entertaining collection of horror short stories and novellas. A few are set in earlier historical periods, but all are accessible. The writing style is inviting, and the subject matter does not push any transgressive envelopes.
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