The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 12 cover

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 12

by Stephen Jones

The multiple award-winning Best New Horror series continues to be the world's premier annual showcase devoted exclusively to excellence in contemporary dark fantasy and the macabre. Reflecting the finest in contemporary horror fiction, World Fantasy Award-winning editor Stephen Jones has as usual selected some of the most memorable short stories and novellas of supernatural and psychological dread by today's finest authors. With the most comprehensive overview of the year, lists of useful contact addresses and a fascinating necrology as a bonus, this is the only book every horror fan needs to have on their shelves.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?