“‘I stopped at the entrance to the forest, at the divide between sun and shadow…” — Mercè Rodoreda
Spring.
Even in the shadows of skyscrapers, spring sees an awakening in the concrete jungle that we call “the city.”
Spring in the City: A Collection of Dark Speculative Fiction is the next anthology in Ruadán Books’ “…In the City” series that takes place in the different metropolises around the world during the changeable, unpredictable return of life from its cold slumber.
But what awakens is not always beautiful.
· In Stockholm, the vengeful goddess of spring awakens, ready to begin her hunt once again…
· Faced with an impossible choice, Detroit teens must confront a malevolent entity to protect their urban neighborhood from the creature’s insatiable hunger…
· A journalist escapes to Cape Town to research folklore and only encounters terrifying creatures from local legends, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare…
· When mysterious fireballs devastate Tel Aviv, a young girl is gifted with extraordinary powers which she must embrace to confront a prophesied cosmic entity…
Praise for Winter in the City:
“What a delightful take on the season. This very atmospheric title brought the best of so many authors to the forefront. My reading list just doubled. It was poignant and spooky and the perfect curl-up-and-read title.” —Holly G., Librarian
“This collection surprised me in the best way. I picked it up expecting a few chilly city tales, but some of these stories stayed with me — like that kind of winter cold you can’t quite shake. There’s a nice mix of grit, heart, and eerie moments… It’s moody, reflective, sometimes a bit weird (in a good way). Perfect for reading with a cup of something hot and a blanket.” —Ola P.
“…the stories are rich, stark and sinister, much like the season they depict…winter in these tales is often bleak, yet somehow beautiful. Characters keep awful secrets and make treacherous journeys, seek truth – or hide from it – and break their own hearts as well as the reader’s. I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the souls of these cities.” —Cheryl S. N.