Set among dark cathedrals, remote inns, and rural estates, with ancient artifacts of awful power lurking in the shadows, a sense of dread and unease builds until some terrible force is unleashed. Whether confronting undead monstrosities, elemental demons or slithering ghosts, James' stories warn of the dangers of unbridled curiosity and the corruptibility of human nature among even the most innocent-seeming men.

M. R. James' haunting tales have inspired generations of horror writers, from H.P. Lovecraft to Stephen King. Here you will find 20 ghostly tales, including 'Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad,' 'Casting the Runes,' 'Count Magnus,' which will keep you transfixed even as your blood turns to ice.

This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of M.R. James' signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.