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Dedication: For those bright souls before us, behind us, among us, within us.
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'Based on a novella by Jason Nahrung and Mil Clayton 2000.'
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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The Australian Horror Novel Since 1950
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Sold by the Millions : Australia's Bestsellers 2012; (p. 112-127) According to James Doig the horror genre 'was overlooked by the popular circulating libraries in Australia.' In this chapter he observes that this 'marginalization of horror reflects both the trepidation felt by the conservative library system towards 'penny dreadfuls,' and the fact that horror had limited popular appeal with the British (and Australian) reading public.' Doig concludes that there is 'no Australian author of horror novels with the same commercial cachet' as authors of fantasy or science fiction. He proposes that if Australian horror fiction wants to compete successfully 'in the long-term it needs to develop a flourishing and vibrant small press contingent prepared to nurture new talent' like the USA and UK small presses.' (Editor's foreword xii) -
Vide
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Antipodean SF , September-October no. 112 2007;
— Review of The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel -
An Unpredictable Witches' Brew
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 1 September 2007; (p. 17)
— Review of The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel -
This Week's Selections
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 4 August 2007; (p. 10)
— Review of The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel -
Fiction
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 14 July 2007; (p. 26)
— Review of Punter's Luck : A John Punter Racing Mystery 2007 single work novel ; The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel ; Disguises 2007 single work novel
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Debut Novel An Action-Packed Supernatural Thriller
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 16 - 17 June 2007; (p. 25)
— Review of The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel -
Fiction
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 14 July 2007; (p. 26)
— Review of Punter's Luck : A John Punter Racing Mystery 2007 single work novel ; The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel ; Disguises 2007 single work novel -
This Week's Selections
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 4 August 2007; (p. 10)
— Review of The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel -
An Unpredictable Witches' Brew
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 1 September 2007; (p. 17)
— Review of The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel -
Vide
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Antipodean SF , September-October no. 112 2007;
— Review of The Darkness Within 2007 single work novel -
The Australian Horror Novel Since 1950
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Sold by the Millions : Australia's Bestsellers 2012; (p. 112-127) According to James Doig the horror genre 'was overlooked by the popular circulating libraries in Australia.' In this chapter he observes that this 'marginalization of horror reflects both the trepidation felt by the conservative library system towards 'penny dreadfuls,' and the fact that horror had limited popular appeal with the British (and Australian) reading public.' Doig concludes that there is 'no Australian author of horror novels with the same commercial cachet' as authors of fantasy or science fiction. He proposes that if Australian horror fiction wants to compete successfully 'in the long-term it needs to develop a flourishing and vibrant small press contingent prepared to nurture new talent' like the USA and UK small presses.' (Editor's foreword xii)
Awards
- 2008 shortlisted Ditmar Awards — Best Novel
- 2007 nominated Australian Shadows Award
- 2007 honourable mention Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction — Horror Division — Best Horror Novel
- 2007 shortlisted Australian Shadows Award — Novel
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