What Moves the Dead

Whenever I pick up something by T Kingfisher (the pen name of Ursula Vernon), I’m always amazed at the beauty of her prose.  And I’m astounded that she moves so easily between genres.  I may not always love the book, but I never dislike it.  This time, I loved it.  I read this novella in one sitting.  It’s a horror story, inspired by Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.”  I used to read a lot of horror, especially Stephen King and the weird worlds of Clive Barker.  This was a great return, leaving me creeped out on my couch until the end and begging for more.  Fortunately, this novella is the first of three, the second of which is a nominee for this year’s Hugo.  This first was a nominee in 2024. 

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