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The Winter Spirits by Bridget Collins, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Natasha Pulley, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Jess Kidd, Andrew Michael Hurley, Elizbeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Stuart Turton, Susan Stokes-Chapman, Catriona Ward, Laura Shepherd-Robinson

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FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON COMES A DAZZLING COLLECTION OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN GHOSTLY TALES.

'Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHAN

Featuring new and original stories from:

Bridget Collins, author of The Binding
Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock
Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies
Andrew Michael Hurley, author of The Loney
Jess Kidd, author of Things in Jars
Natasha Pulley, author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory
Laura Purcell, author of The Silent Companions
Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora
Laura Shepherd-Robinson, author of The Square of Sevens
Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless Street

The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories - authored by some of today's most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction - are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience.

Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret,, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights.

So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . .

'I absolutely devoured The Winter Spirits. Every story is a gem' LAURA SHEPPERSON
'Another dazzling collection. Chilling, moving and incredibly satisfying' AMANDA MASON
'Eerily macabre, hauntingly propulsive' JOANNE BURN

Critics Review

  • Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection

    ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHAN

  • I absolutely devoured The Winter Spirits - every story is a gem. This collection will form part of my Christmas reading tradition.

    LAURA SHEPPERSON, author of THE HEROINES

  • This is another dazzling collection which bridges the gap between tradition and new writing quite brilliantly. Each author's voice is eerily distinct in stories that range from playful melancholy to outright terror. It's a wonderful anthology: chilling, moving, tremendously satisfying, and a joy to read.

    AMANDA MASON, author of THE WAYWARD GIRLS

  • An eerily macabre, hauntingly propulsive collection of ghostly tales

    JOANNE BURN, author of THE HEMLOCK CURE

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  • A masterful collection of spooky tales. Each one is truly original. The Winter Spirits is a real treat for the autumn and winter.

    CARLY REAGON, author of THE TOLL HOUSE

  • This deliciously eerie follow-up to the bestselling ghost story collection The Haunting Season is the perfect bedfellow for these cold winter nights.

    WOMAN & HOME

  • There are ghosts, monsters and things that go bump in the night in this cracking collection of supernatural stories . . . creepy and atmospheric

    DAILY MIRROR

  • A must for fans of The Haunting Season. Prepare to be spooked.

    SUNDAY EXPRESS

User Reviews

Book 5.0

Narration 5.0

  • 5.0 5.0

    10/10, no notes.

    A superb festive story selection.

    PD Doling 2025-12-27

Details

Author
Bridget Collins, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Natasha Pulley, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Jess Kidd, Andrew Michael Hurley, Elizbeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Stuart Turton, Susan Stokes-Chapman, Catriona Ward, Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Narrator
various
Duration
12 hours 10 minutes
Release Date
19 October 2023
ISBN
9781405556361
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Genre
Short stories, Historical fiction, Classic horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction, Contemporary horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction, Ghosts and poltergeists
Rating
5.0(1 review)
Narration
5.0(1 review)

Synopsis

FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON COMES A DAZZLING COLLECTION OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN GHOSTLY TALES.'Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHANFeaturing new and original stories from:Bridget Collins, author of The BindingImogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs HancockKiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The MerciesAndrew Michael Hurley, author of The LoneyJess Kidd, author of Things in JarsNatasha Pulley, author of The Watchmaker of Filigree StreetElizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll FactoryLaura Purcell, author of The Silent CompanionsSusan Stokes-Chapman, author of PandoraLaura Shepherd-Robinson, author of The Square of SevensStuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless StreetThe tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories - authored by some of today's most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction - are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience. Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret,, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights.So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . .'I absolutely devoured The Winter Spirits. Every story is a gem' LAURA SHEPPERSON'Another dazzling collection. Chilling, moving and incredibly satisfying' AMANDA MASON'Eerily macabre, hauntingly propulsive' JOANNE BURN

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