Synopses & Reviews
Collected and introduced by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry — including
her own fabulous new illustrations for each piece, and a new story by
Niffenegger — this is a unique and haunting anthology of some of the best
ghost stories of all time.
From Edgar Allen Poe to Kelly Link, M.R. James to Neil Gaiman, H. H. Munro to Audrey Niffenegger herself, Ghostly
reveals the evolution of the ghost story genre with tales going back to
the eighteenth century and into the modern era, ranging across styles
from Gothic Horror to Victorian, with a particular bent toward stories
about haunting—haunted children, animals, houses. Every story is
introduced by Audrey Niffenegger, an acclaimed master of the craft, with
some words on its background and why she chose to include it.
Niffenegger’s own story is, “A Secret Life With Cats.”
Perfect for the classic and contemporary ghost story aficionado, this is a delightful volume, beautifully illustrated. Ghostly
showcases the best of the best in the field, including Edith Wharton,
P.G. Wodehouse, A.S. Byatt, Ray Bradbury, and so many more.
Review
"Niffenegger uses her skills with chills to select and introduce top-notch ghost stories."
Library Journal
Review
"Niffenegger includes crisp introductions that provide context....The best stories do an excellent job of evoking that crucial frisson of dread."
Publishers Weekly
Review
"Perfectly timed for fall...Spine-tingling."
Chicago Tribune