The Amethyst Cross

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World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2024.When Margaret finds a cottage to rent in the moorlands for her visiting Aunt Dorothea, she pays no mind to its rumored dark history. But when Dorothea goes missing only days after her arrival, a haunting tale of greed and murder soon comes to light.Praise for Seths Christmas Ghost Stories[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth . . . [offers] chillsand charm.John Williams,New York Times Book ReviewFull of foreboding . . . Seth complements the artful story . . . with bold and evocative imagery that transports readers to the haunting scene.Literary Review of CanadaThese slim books are tame compared to much contemporary horror . . . But theres power in that restraint. More goosebump-raising, less gag-inducing, the tales prioritize chilling atmospheres and psychological tension . . . With vivid prose and menacing illustrations, each story can add a delightful tinge of darkness to any booklovers stocking.Alexander Sallas,Literary Review of Canadas BookwormThis year marks the 10th anniversary of SethsChristmas Ghost Storiesa delightful series of compact little booklets illustrated by the Canadian cartoonist [Seth] . . . start a new/old Christmas tradition even more terrifying than fruit cake.Ron Charles,Washington PostBook Club newsletterFor the 10th anniversary of the series, award-winning Guelph comics artist Seth has chosen three more vintage short tales . . . to decorate in his bold, evocative style, making these macabre madeleines the perfect stocking stuffers.Doug Brod,Toronto StarInternationally celebrated Guelph cartoonist Seth dug deep into his archive of ghost stories to resurrect a Victorian tradition of reading one on Christmas Eve.Deb Dundas,Toronto StarI just bought my set of these and they . . . are . . . PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.Patton OswaltThis years additions includeThe Amethyst Crossby Mary Fitt, Laurence WhistlersCaptain Dalgety Returnsand L.P. HartleysPodolo. . . all featuring handsome and slightly creepy illustrations by Seth. Theyre the perfect size and length to read while cozied up next to the tree or under your blanket with a flashlight.Winnipeg Free PressDid you know there is an old tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve? For the past several years Canadian publisher has revived the tradition, one thin, tiny book at a time (illustrated by minimalistic, idiosyncratic cartoonist Seth). Theyve revived ghosts by Edith Wharton, Charles Dickens and others . . . What is, after all, A Christmas Carol but a ghost story, handed down, every holiday?Christopher Borrelli,Chicago TribuneAwesome pocket editions of forgotten horror stories, or mystery stories, from the past, in this perfect set . . . This Ghost Story for Christmas series is some of the most delightful reading that I do all year.Christopher Hamelin, So Many Damn Books PodcastIts become a favorite December tradition for mereviewing the new set of SethsChristmas Ghost Storiesas delivered to my stocking each year by the fine folks at . This years package contains tales of dread that will raise goosebumps on your arms faster than the coldest winter wind . . . This is a tidy little ghost story, enveloping the reader in a cold embrace of mystery, rumor, and murder.The Amethyst Crossis my favorite of this years set.Blu Gilliand,Cemetery DanceIllustrator Seth returns for the tenth year with a new batch of ghost stories originally written and published for the Christmas season . . . each story printed as a pocket-sized book taking about a half hour to hour to read, focusing on eerie and macabre (but never gory) tales of misadventure with bad spirits.Tom Bowden,Book BeatThis year marks the 10th anniversary of these beautifully designed pocket-sized books that revive the Victorian tradition of sharing spooky tales on Christmas Eve . . . As someone who has collected these books for years, its exciting to get three more of these pocket-sized treasures.Mark Frauenfelder,Boing Boing[If] you are looking to add a little old world charm to your winter celebrations, this book series just may be for you. This years batch in particular offers up some fantastic reads, accompanied once again by stark and unsettling (in the best way) illustrations by accomplished illustrator Seth.Lindsey Childs,Prairie FireSeths bookspetite and illustrated with gorgeous minimalist designsfeel somehow like a more mature version of my childhood traditions. In reality, SethsChristmas Ghost Storiesare a tradition everyone, young and old, can make a part of their holidays. With these beautifully illustrated books, it seems in this case one really can judge a book by its cover.The Charlatan