Book description
The sequel to Crypt of the Moon Spider, Cathedral of the Drowned is a dripping, squirming, scuttling tale of altered bodies and minds.
There are two halves of Charlie Duchamp. One is a brain in a jar, stranded on Jupiter's jungle moon, Io, who just wants to go home. The…
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Cathedral of the Drowned is a beautifully written novella that blends grief, mythology, and horror in equal measure. Ballingrud is one of the best literary horror writers working today, and this story showcases his ability to conjure terror from beauty and longing. If you like your horror soaked in atmosphere with a mythic pulse, this one’s a must read.
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