Wyrd Words

Dr Timothy Fox

An informative, imaginative, and lively collection of essays, accessible to general audiences. Timothy Fox— or Grandfather Hu—takes us on a fascinating journey across the dark, labyrinthine corridors of horror, exploring the different dimensions of a genre that speaks to— and from—our primal instincts and nature. A thought-provoking, personal take that is going to be extremely useful for writers, readers, and scholars alike of horror and related fields. Recommended! — Sami Ahmad Khan, author, academic and film-maker, author of Aliens in Delhi, Red Jihad, and Star Warriors of the Modern Raj A must-read for all horror fans! This gripping exploration delves deep into the psychology and motivations behind the stories that haunt and captivate us. — Rahul Saini, bestselling author of The Part I Left with You, Love to Hurt You, The Orange Hangover, Paperback Dreams, and others