The Reluctant Dead – Nuzo Onoh

Name: The Reluctant Dead - Nuzo Onoh
SKU: 795
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£6.00

A collection of six short African horror stories exploring the traditions of Igbo culture.

Feminist Horror & Femgore

1 in stock

Overview
Synopsis

The dead don’t always stay buried.

A unique mix of six ghost stories from the darkest lands of Africa, written by the author of Futility, Where The Dead Brides Gather and The Turning of Sally-Mae.

These short stories showcase African horror at its very best, weaving in folklore and traditions from the Igbo culture. A perfect read for fans of His House.

All Nightmare Nook Books are selected by our chief Book Ghoul, Cat. Here’s why The Reluctant Dead should be added to your TBR:

“Diverse horror with folklore and supernatural vibes – what more could you ask for! This collection of ghost stories explores themes including hauntings, reincarnations and manifestations.”

Condition:

This is a secondhand title but in excellent like-new condition.

Synopsis

A scorned wife returns to wreak a terrible vengeance on the husband and mistress that caused her untimely death! A morgue assistant fails to follow the strange night-time rules of the mortuary and gets himself "a follower", the restless spirit of a murdered young woman. The ghost of a young boy returns to his school to complete his classes, tragically cut short by the cruel fists of death. The Reluctant Dead is a unique collection of six spine-chilling ghost stories from the deepest lands of Africa. Be warned! These stories will leave you glancing over your shoulders for a very long time!