"An excellent collection" of vampire stories, from authors such as Harlan Ellison, Dan Simmons, Gahan Wilson, and Tanith Lee ( Publishers Weekly ).Renowned editor Ellen Datlow has gathered seventeen variations on vampirism ranging from classically Gothic to postmodern satire, from horrific to erotic. These stories reflect the evolution of vampire literature from Bram Stoker to Anne Rice and beyond, resulting in a deeper ex...

The Jim Dandy Traveling Amusement Fair is a small carnival on the road. The carnies—a family of oddballs, grifters, students, and a retired grandmother—are making their way in the world, but just barely.Their latest encampment may be haunted… or it may just be dirty local politics. But one thing is certain: the carnival will never be the same.Demonic possession, earthly threats, and a guardian dragon spirit will combine to make The Red Carnival one the locals—and the reader...