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An Eddy on the Floor

By Bernard Capes
Series: Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories
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An Eddy on the Floor by Bernard Capes is a chilling tale set within the eerie confines of an isolated asylum, where mysterious and supernatural occurrences unfold. The story follows the perspective of a young assistant doctor who encounters bizarre and unsettling events, testing his grip on reality. As he unravels the truth behind these phenomena, the novel delves into themes of madness and the unseen forces at play.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by eerie atmospheres and unsettling mysteries, often blending supernatural elements with psychological tension. The story crafts a suspenseful narrative that slowly unveils its secrets, appealing to those who appreciate classic horror and compelling storytelling.

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An Eddy on the Floor by Bernard Capes offers a chilling narrative that promises to captivate fans of ghost stories.

After attending a séance at an acquaintance's home, a man receives an unexpected job offer from another guest: resident doctor at the prison he directs. However, events take a sinister turn when a prisoner, terrified of what's behind the next door, begs to have his cell moved. This peculiar request leads the young doctor to question his initial fortune.

World-renowned cartoonist Seth adds to the eerie atmosphere with three new ghost stories for 2021, crafting a gripping tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771964555

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: 5 B&W illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Seth
  • Illustrated by Seth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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Bernard Capes Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Series: Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories

About the Author

Bernard Capes (1854 1918) was an English author of more than forty books, including romances, mysteries, poetry, and ghost stories.

Seth is the cartoonist behind the comic-book series Palookaville, which started in the stone age as a pamphlet and is now a semi-annual hardcover. His comics have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Best American Comics, and McSweeney's Quarterly. His illustrations have appeared in numerous publications including the cover of the New Yorker, The Walrus, and Canadian Notes & Queries. He is the subject of a recent documentary from the National Film Board of Canada, Seth's Dominion. Seth lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his wife Tania and their two cats in an old house he has named "Inkwell's End."

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