I am thrilled to announce that Three Curses and Other Dark Tales, my debut collection of short and long fiction inspired by global folklore, legends and mythology was released globally on 24 June, 2024.
Come closer, let me tell you a tale or three. Sit nearer the firelight and if you notice the folk in the shadows, best not garner their attention.
Beware the gifts, treasures and promises you make along this journey. There are temptations and curses too, plenty of those. From the tricks of jinn, vengeful Ancient Mesopotamian goddesses, the Hidden People and shadowy deals with demons & devils—many.
In our journey through fairy tales reimagined, legends and folklore, and alternate histories, beware the uncanny folk who prey on unwary travellers.
Mind your step now, keep your senses sharp, take nothing offered and you might evade those beings hidden just beyond the reach of the firelight.
“Lush with language and lore, Leanbh Pearson inveigles with Three Curses & Other Dark Tales, a collection of original and reimagined fables for lovers of myth and monsters. Delivered with verve and insight and supported with vigorous research, Three Curses & Other Dark Tales explores long-held cultural beliefs and practices, and offers readers a stingingly fresh perspective. Definitely put this title on your to-be-read pile. Pearson is an author to watch.”
– Lee Murray, five-time Bram Stoker Award®-winning author of Grotesque: Monster Stories.
You can order and buy copies of Three Curses & Other Dark Tales from all good booksellers.
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