About The Dark Shelf
Horror fiction, three books an edition — what kind of fear a novel deals in, and whether it actually lands.
The Dark Shelf recommends horror. Three books an edition: where to start, the ones that deserve their standing, and something from the corners.
We always say what kind of horror a book is — quiet, bodily, cosmic, domestic. Those are not interchangeable, and a mismatch ruins a good novel.
Atmospheric about the pitch, strict about spoilers. We will tell you how a book feels, never how it ends.
How to reach us
Email: editors@fosterguild.com. See our contact page for more options.