Shades of Darkness

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

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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]

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References

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