Eric Guignard
6 SeriesEric Guignard is an American author and editor known for his work in dark and speculative fiction. He has won the Bram Stoker Award and has been nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award and the Pushcart Prize.
Eric Guignard's anthology, "The Fiends in the Furrows: An Anthology of Folk Horror," features nine atmospheric short stories, including Guignard's own "The First Order of Whaleyville's Divine Basilisk Handlers," a unique blend of Mark Twain and H.P. Lovecraft. The tales focus on themes of paranoia, rural isolation, and the clash between arcane rituals and modern concerns. Each story is steeped in a religious shadow, emphasizing atmosphere over gore. This highly reviewed collection is ideal for those seeking a chilling bedtime read.
