Remember Why You Fear Me: The Best Dark Fiction of Robert Shearman

by Robert Shearman

Stephen Jones (Introduction)

Deliciously frightening, darkly satirical, and always unexpected, Robert Shearman has won the World Fantasy Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Edge Hill Reader's Prize. Remember Why You Fear Me gathers together his best dark fiction, the most celebrated stories from his acclaimed books, and ten new tales that have never been collected before.

• ISBN13: 9781927469217
• Publish Date: 1 November 2012 (first published 15 October 2012)
• Publish Status: Transferred
• Publish Country: CA
• Imprint: ChiZine Publications
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 400
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lianne]

Remember Why You Fear Me is a collection of short stories ranging from psychological suspense to poignant reflections on life and love (with an eerie twist) to downright horror-themed scenarios. Shearman’s stories are reminiscent (to me, at least) of Neil Gaiman’s and Catherynne Valente’s storytelling in his ability to take simple scenarios and everyday items and completely turn them on their heads, making the stories wholly unique. I enjoyed learning along the way what was unique about the setting of each particular story and themes that were prevalent in each of them.

You could read the rest of my review of the book over at my blog: http://www.rulethewaves.net/blog/?p=6511