Author R. Thomas Riley
 
 
Gratia Placenti
Date of Publication: December 1st, 2007
 
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This is the much anticipated follow up to the Stoker nominated featured writer anthology Aegri Somnia. Gratia Placenti translated means “for the sake of pleasing.” 13 of the most sinister, darkest writers in the horror business were tasked with conveying their take on the theme of gratia placenti.
 
 
Reviews to Date: Dark Scribe (Dec 4, 2007)Fearzone.com- Steve Vernon (Feb. 27, 2008)
Fearzone.com - Gabrielle S. Faust (Feb. 28, 2008)
 
Table of Contents
“Only Spirits Cry” – R. Thomas Riley
“Crasher” – Debbie Kuhn
“Follow the Canary” – Athena Workman
“Translatio” – Geoffrey Girard
“Party Makers” – Adrienne Jones
“Some Glue Never Dries” – David Niall Wilson
“Some Good Eats” – JA Konrath
“Bright Red Razors” – Teri Jacobs
“Tomorrow and Tomorrow” – Mary Robinette Kowal
“The Listening” – Neil Ayres
“The Cutting Room” – Shane Jiraiya Cummings
“Something Wet” – James Reilly
“Popup Killer” – Bev Vincent
 
Introduction by Jason Sizemore

Cover art by Paul Bielaczyc
 
 
 
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