Ghost Stories

[woodelf]

As well as Susan Hill, are there any other modern day authors (living or ...) who have written ghost stories, preferably English ones and not full of blood and gore? Ta Muchly.

[vicious_sid]

F G Cottram - dark echo imo is his finest book with very little blood and gore

[jackthehat]

Sarah Waters - The Little Stranger
I was surprised quite how much it played on my mind.........:o)

[woodelf]

Many Thanks Jack!...I tried that book once, but thought it was a little slow at times, but will try it again after your recommendation. Aint heard of that one Sid, so will go look for it and give it a listen. Thanks Both!

[sara3]

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.. a bit weird, set in modern London but about American twins

[jackthehat]

Has the postman brought you anything 'nice' this morning, woodelf? ;o)

[AB Editor]

I quite liked this:

http://www.amazon.co....e-Paver/dp/1409123782

[AB Editor]

Sorry, I forgot who I was posting to!

Dark Matter: A Ghost Story by Michelle Paver

[woodelf]

Many Thanks for those two titles Sara and AB Ed and oh, I can access AB links now Ed!
Yes, Jack, postie did arrive with summat absolutely delightful and I was going to mail you to say so; will do anyway!

[notasyoungasiwas]

Douglas Kennedy - The Woman in the Fifth.

[Polly1958]

The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse.I'm not usually into ghost stories but I enjoed this.

[woodelf]

Many Thanks to you Notas ... and Polly, I'll search out these titles too!

[hellywelly4]

In the 50s I used to read Dennis Wheatley books, they were brilliant. Don't know whether you can get them now, but lots of black magic

[woodelf]

Many Thanks Helly, yes I remember The Devil Rides Out by DW, but I think it's unavailable at the moment in the format I need, but I'll keep an eye open for it!...smile.

[LeMarchand]

Phil Rickman's "Merrily Watkins" series is worth a look. The later ones aren't as creepy as the earlier ones, though.

[woodelf]

Many Thanks Lem...., but I've heard these many times over and most of them are great...a bit more than ghost stories though....I think my fave, in fact I know my fave is The Woman In Black...I've listy to it more than 100 times!