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

Plot summary edit

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

Reception edit

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 edit

  • 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 edit

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