Book Spotlight: Nyctophobias by T.W. Burgess

Today the spotlight is on Nyctophobias by T.W. Burgess!

Nyctophobias is a collection of 20 horror stories accompanied by illustrations by various artists. All proceeds from this book will go to Australia Zoo, which is assisting the efforts in treating animals affected by the recent wildfires. The book can be purchased digitally through Gumroad.

Thank you to the author for a complimentary copy of the book. Here’s the synopsis and my review:

Publication Date: 22 March 2020
Page Count: 120 pages
Genre: Horror, Graphic Novel
Author: T.W. Burgess

Synopsis:

Dark things which won’t stay dead, lurking in shadowy corners, forgotten buildings or sometimes just the corner of your eye.

Based on real events, Nyctophobias offers twenty tales of the dark accompanied by the artwork of twenty acclaimed artists.

Artists including Lou Allwood, Nico Bocalan, Stephen Brotherstone, Marisa Bruno, Bex Glendining, Mike Graham, Marc Green, Catherine Hannah, Trevor Henderson, Karnessa, Lesle Kieu, Abigail Larson, Bri Neumann, Carlos Sanchez Polo, Daniel Peacock, David Romero, Scottie E. Scott, Pam Smy, Nick Tofani and Alisdair Wood,

Are you afraid of what hides in the dark?

Review:

Nyctophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of the night or of darkness. This collection absolutely lives up to its title! Each story in this book was first relayed to the narrator by someone else and he in turn tells us the story as he heard it. It reminds me of the way we share ghost stories around a campfire. While we may never know if the tales are true, there is enough detail to make them feel very real.

The stories provide a range of troubling experiences; from a terrifying video game to a haunted hotel room to a strange carnival ride. They are not just scary but also funny, touching, and even happy – or at least make you wish for a happy ending. I thought the illustrations enhance the atmospheric, spooky vibe of the book. Each artwork showcases a variety of styles and creativity. Some of them I would be afraid to find in the dark! If you love horror stories, this would be perfect for you. But maybe don’t read it at night!

Cover photo by Camille Minouflet