A city’s haunted history and fairy-tale horrors converge for two women in an addictive novel of psychological suspense by a multiple Bram Stoker Award–nominated author. Sisters Anna and Jennie live in a historic bungalow on the Chicago River. They’re tethered to a disquieting past, and with nowhere else to go, nothing can part them from their family home. Not the maddening creaks and disembodied voices that rattle the old walls. Not the inexplicable drownings in the area, or the increasing number of bodies that float by Anna’s window. To stave off loneliness, Anna has a podcast, spinning ghostly tales of Chicago’s tragic history. But when Anna captures the attention of an ardent male listener, she awakens to the possibilities of a world outside. As their relationship grows, so do Jennie’s fears. More and more people are going missing in the river. And then two detectives come calling. They’re looking for a link between the mysteries of the river and what’s housed on the bank. Even Anna and Jennie don’t understand how dreadful it is—and still can be—when the truth about their unsettled lives begins to surface.

A collection of short stories and poems resurrect the spirit of the Gothic Blue Book. Gothic Blue Books were short fictions popular in the 18th and 19th century. They were descendants of the chap book trade. Burial Day Books presents its second Gothic Blue Book, The Revenge Edition. The following fifteen short stories and poems honor the Gothic story. Misery, fear, despair, regret and dread are highlighted in the following pages, stirring old ghosts, witches, and awakening death. The following collection of new and established horror authors weave together brilliant tales of terror celebrating the history of the Gothic story with a new twist.

Authors:

Chad Brown - THE PEEPERS

Tara Cleves- THE B&B OWNER

M.N. Hanson - SLENDER MAN

Phil Hickes - THE BEAUTIFUL DEAD

Emma Hinge - PENANCE

K. Trap Jones - THE FLAILING ARM

Daniel Kraus - NORA AND THE GRAVEDIGGER

David Massengill - BELLEVUE

Carl Palmer - VISITATION

Cynthia (cina) Pelayo - BLASPHEME

Gerardo Pelayo - FIRST DATE CHECKLIST

Cortney Philip - WHEN THE SUN STAYS DOWN

Wednesday Silverwood - ANGELIQUE

Jennifer A. Smith - LAST SUMMER

Melissa Stanziale - THE CHLIDREN OF ORORO

Editors:

Cynthia (cina) Pelayo

Gerardo Pelayo

Cover Art:

Abigail Larson