Joe Hill's Collection of 20th Century Ghost Stories

20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill is one of the best Ghost Fiction Books available. This easy-to-read book offers readers an overall satisfying experience and value for money. With its captivating storyline and unique plot, it is sure to be a hit with fans of the genre.

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20th Century Ghosts is a collection of short stories by Joe Hill. This book is a must-read for horror fans, as it showcases Hill's masterful storytelling and chilling horror. Each story is filled with suspense and dread, as Hill takes readers on a journey into a world of ghosts, hauntings, and supernatural creatures. From a haunted amusement park to a sinister carnival, Hill creates a world of terror and dread that will stay with readers long after they finish the book.
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Details of Joe Hill's Collection of 20th Century Ghost Stories

  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0061147975
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 1.02 pounds
  • Ghost Thrillers: Ghost Thrillers
  • Hardcover ‏ ‎: 316 pages
  • Ghost Fiction: Ghost Fiction
  • Short Stories (Books): Short Stories
  • Best Sellers Rank: #658 in Ghost Thrillers#1,826 in Ghost Fiction#9,620 in Short Stories
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0061147974
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: William Morrow
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.5 x 1.09 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews: 4.4/5 stars of 4,532 ratings

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David C.: Most of the stories were really good I enjoyed reading this book all the stories were different and I of course have a few favourites but I definitely recommend if you like weird world some people live in or not

United Kingdom on Oct 13, 2023

Adam Lyons: This has been placed highly on my TBR pile when I saw the movie trailer for "The Black Phone" and discovered that it was a short story written by Stephen King's Son, Joe Hill.

This is a collection of short stories, with no corollation or connection to each other. Some stories are short, some are very short, and some are a little longer. The confusing title of 20th Century Ghosts may be a little confusing as not all the short stories are traditional ghost stories. However, they are still beautifully written short horror stories.

This is my first dive into the work of Joe Hill, and although some of the earlier short stories in this book didn't quite grip me straight away, the writing style was solid and definitely set a dark, traditional/modern crossover style that is continued throughout the collection of stories. I really enjoyed Joe's writing and will definitely be reading more of his work.

Special mention to some of the amazing stories in this book, such as "The Black Phone," which is the only downfall for me personally, is that it could have been longer.
"Voluntary Committal" is the final and longest story in the collection, which was just pure...

United Kingdom on Oct 03, 2023

cocobandikoot: Es sind nicht nur Horrostories und einige haben ein offenes Ende. Aber alle sind faszinierend unbequem und bleiben im Kopf. Lange nicht mehr so tief in ein Buch gefallen
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Germany on Aug 13, 2023

Amazon Customer: I bought this book as have not been able to see the film. I was disappointed that The Black Phone wasn't longer, as it's the lead title. It's not even at the beginning. A bit disappointing. However, it has got me intrigued in this writer. A bit like Stephen King.

United Kingdom on Jul 28, 2023

mrs s green: Stories don't have proper endings almost seem as though the author can't be bothered to finish them. It's a shame as there are some good ones among them.

United Kingdom on Jun 11, 2023

Josh Gaines: I've been a fan of Joe Hill for two years or so, first stumbling upon his novel Horns, then reading everything else of his that I could get my hands on, including his graphic novels and stand-alone short stories for Kindle. Ghosts was his first widely-published book, and the only thing of his that I had not read, until now.

Best New Horror starts the collection off with a bang. A disgruntled, apathetic editor of a horror journal seeks out the secretive author of the most shocking story he has ever read (which reminds me a bit of Sutter Cane in the film In the Mouth of Madness). This story gives nods to Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock Presents, with an ending that is satisfyingly haunting.

Next is the titular story, 20th Century Ghosts, which was so unexpectedly beautiful that it nearly brought me to tears. It has hints of creepiness, but is really more a very sweet—and unique—love story, with an underlying thread of appreciation for classic cinema.

Pop Art: also lovely. It's about an inflatable boy, and it seems only Hill could write a story like that and play it straight. There is zero tongue-in-cheek or cuteness, and somehow, it works.

You Will...

United States on Jun 11, 2014

Bunny Cates (WeAreWordNerds): I'm not going to review EACH of the stories in the book, but I will talk about the ones that randomly "pop" out in my memory.

The first story in the book called "ButtonBoy" I thought was very good. I need a story to suck me right in if there is going to be any hope of me finishing the book, and "ButtonBoy" did just that. Without giving away too much of the story, I will say it did have a Texas Chainsaw Massacre/Hills Have Eyes kind of vibe. I really like that. The story within the story was actually really good too, and I could see it really being book of its own. LOL. Though I saw the ending coming a mile a way, it still had me *fingers on - ready to turn the page before I got there*.

The next story, "20th Century Ghost", wasn't to me horror but more a suspense type story. Had that been what I was in the mood for I would have really liked it. But I was laying in the dark, snuggled up under my covers, itching to have the hair stand up on my neck and jump at every odd sound. This story wasn't that - for me. I will say this one would be a fantastic read for anyone who likes ghost stories, but really isn't into scary or gory stuff. its actually quite beautiful, but...

United States on May 27, 2012

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Language ‏ ‎ English English English
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0061147975 978-1783295326 978-0060530945
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 1.02 pounds 1.06 pounds 12.5 ounces
Ghost Thrillers Ghost Thrillers
Hardcover ‏ ‎ 316 pages 296 pages
Ghost Fiction Ghost Fiction Ghost Fiction Ghost Fiction
Short Stories (Books) Short Stories
Best Sellers Rank #658 in Ghost Thrillers#1,826 in Ghost Fiction#9,620 in Short Stories #243 in Ghost Fiction#315 in Hard-Boiled Mystery#1,696 in Murder Thrillers #15 in Ghost Fiction#33 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror#102 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0061147974 1783295325 0060530944
Publisher ‏ ‎ William Morrow Hard Case Crime; Illustrated edition HarperCollins; Reprint edition
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.5 x 1.09 x 8.25 inches 5.83 x 1.12 x 8.82 inches 5.12 x 1.02 x 7.62 inches
Customer Reviews 4.4/5 stars of 4,532 ratings 4.5/5 stars of 16,924 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 14,402 ratings
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