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Lovecraft's Monsters

By: Neil Gaiman, Ellen Datlow - editor
Narrated by: Bernard Clark
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Prepare to meet the wicked progeny of the master of modern horror. In Lovecraft's Monsters, H. P. Lovecraft's most famous creations--Cthulhu, Shoggoths, Deep Ones, Elder Things, Yog-Sothoth, and more--appear in all their terrifying glory. Each story is a gripping new take on a classic Lovecraftian creature.

Contributors include such literary luminaries as Neil Gaiman, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Karl Edward Wagner, Elizabeth Bear, and Nick Mamatas.

Legions of Lovecraft fans continue to visit his bizarre landscapes and encounter his unrelenting monsters. Now join them in their journey...if you dare.

©2014 Ellen Datlow, Foreword copyright 2014 by Stefan Dziemianowicz, Introduction copyright 2014 by Ellen Datlow (P)2015 Audible Inc.

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Fabulous Introduction to Lovecraft

Great stories, beautifully curated by Ellen Datlow and Neil Gaiman, with a compelling and mesmerizing performance by Bernard Clark, who is a vocal chameleon.

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Enjoyed the Presentation

Easy to listen to in the car. it was read very well and engaging. it kept me interested

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Brilliant and diverse

A great collection of stories; some short and creepy, some long and many-layered; sunk deep within the mythos. Fellow Lovecraft fans will enjoy it.

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Incredible Talent by the Narrator

In addition to the story selection being a varied collection of fun and good takes on Lovecraft, the narrator really knocked this one out of the park and made the stories feel engaging

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Love Lovecraft!

Great compilation of Lovecraftian horror. Nott having enough time to read as I'd like, being able to listen is great.

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Such a Great Collection

This collection of short stories gave me hours of entertainment and captured my imagination more than just about anything I've ever listened to!

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Excellent anthology

This has to be my favorite collection of stories in the Lovecraftian genre to date.

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Most Entertainingly Creepy!

Bernard Clark brings these excellent Lovecraftian Cthulhu Mythos stories to warm life; I first heard him read: “The Rooms Are High” by Reggie Oliver in another Ellen Datlow anthology “The Best Horror of the Year volume 8” as and was hooked on both Reggie and Bernard. “Lovecraft’s Monsters” will satisfy most all Mythos enthusiasts of the H.P. Lovecraft world of Cosmic Horror and new fans alike. Infact, I would recommend this anthology as an excellent introduction to the Lovecraft Universe! These stories stay absolutely True to the the Cthulhu Mythos as the best alway do; “Brian Lumley” “Carlin R Kieran” “John Langan” “Laird Barron” and this collections other editor- Neil Gaiman!

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Decent Performance- hit & miss with the stories

The narrator was solid, but this collection would have definitely benefited from a diverse cast of voice actors for the different stories. The stories themselves are pretty hit & miss. All in, it’s an enjoyable listen, however, probably not worth full price. Perfect for a 2-for-1 or $5 sale if you’re a fan of weird fiction.

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Missing chapters 13-20

my fifteen words are that you are missing multiple chapters of the bulldozer section .

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