Shades of Darkness

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Shades of Darkness is a novel by Richard Cowper published in 1986.

Plot summary

Shades of Darkness is a novel in which a ghost story is the theme.^[1]

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed Shades of Darkness for White Dwarf #85, and stated that "The essence of horror is the turning of the screw. Cowper turns it with discreet style and wit, but never quite far enough."^[1]

Reviews

Review by Dan Chow (1987) in Locus , #313 February 1987
Review by Charles de Lint (1987) in Fantasy Review , April 1987
Review by Helen McNabb (1987) in Vector 137
Review by John Clute (1987) in Interzone , #20 Summer 1987
Review by Mike Christie (1987) in Foundation , #38 Winter 1986/87
Review by Don D'Ammassa (1988) in Science Fiction Chronicle , #100 January 1988

References

1 2 Langford, Dave (January 1987). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf (85). Games Workshop: 8.

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[WD85-1] 1 2 Langford, Dave (January 1987). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf (85). Games Workshop: 8.

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Shades of Darkness

Contents

Plot summary

Reception

Reviews

References