Hammers on Bone
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(Author) Cassandra KhawCassandra Khaw bursts onto the scene with Hammers on Bone, a hard-boiled horror show that Charles Stross calls "possibly the most promising horror debut of 2016." A finalist for the British Fantasy award and the Locus Award for Best Novella! John Persons is a private investigator with a distasteful job from an unlikely client. He’s been hired by a ten-year-old to kill the kid’s stepdad, McKinsey. The man in question is abusive, abrasive, and abominable. He’s also a monster, which makes Persons the perfect thing to hunt him. Over the course of his ancient, arcane existence, he’s hunted gods and demons, and broken them in his teeth. As Persons investigates the horrible McKinsey, he realizes that he carries something far darker. He’s infected with an alien presence, and he’s spreading that monstrosity far and wide. Luckily Persons is no stranger to the occult, being an ancient and magical intelligence himself. The question is whether the private dick can take down the abusive stepdad without releasing the holds on his own horrifying potential.
Cassandra Khaw
Cassandra Khaw is a Malaysian author known for her dark and genre-bending fiction. She has written numerous works across various mediums, including short stories, novellas, and video games. Khaw's writing often explores themes of horror, fantasy, and the supernatural, blending elements of mythology and folklore with modern storytelling.
One of Khaw's most notable works is the novella "Hammers on Bone," a gritty and atmospheric tale that blends noir detective fiction with Lovecraftian horror. This work showcases Khaw's unique voice and her ability to create vivid and unsettling worlds.
Khaw's contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of genre fiction and exploring new ways to tell stories. Her work challenges traditional narrative structures and offers readers a fresh perspective on familiar themes.
Overall, Cassandra Khaw has made a significant impact on the literary world with her innovative storytelling and bold approach to genre fiction. Her work continues to inspire and captivate readers, cementing her reputation as a rising star in the world of speculative fiction.
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