Named "One of the genre's most original and innovative voices" (L.A. Review of Books) and "An expert at terrifying prose" (LitReactor), Canadian author Gemma Files has been penning gritty and macabre fiction since 1993, earning industry awards and critical acclaim from sources such as National Public Radio, Publishers Weekly, and The National Post. Files imbues her cross-genre work with layers like dark heartbreak upon horror, built over the vignettes of life we may find ourselves in, but for one slight turn of reality.
Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to her work, the seventh in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the evocative voice of Gemma Files, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.
Sometimes it pays to judge a book by its cover. For me, this is one of those times.
From the dazzling cover to the mesmerizing illustrations, and every story in between, this is a captivating read for anyone like me who relishes dark fiction.
Story notes, an interview, and a bibliography to make it easier to find the author's other works make this book a delight.
As for the stories themselves, they are filled to the brim with evocative prose and foreboding atmosphere. Because I especially love folklore my favorite tales involved werewolves, a writing exercise that accidentally creates a tulpa, and fairies that are nothing like Tinkerbell.
My thanks to Dark Moon Books
Included within these pages are:
• Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book
• Author interview
• Biography and bibliography
• Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University)
• … and more!
Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Gemma Files.
220 pages, Paperback
Published February 4, 2025
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