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Binscombe Tales

Classic stories of English fantasy, horror, whimsy, and dark SF

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ACCOLADES FOR JOHN WHITBOURN’S WRITING

“Whitbourn’s wit is both unforced and splendidly droll.” –The Daily Express

“Original and intriguing.” – Starburst

“He doesn’t cheat, and he doesn’t soften the edges.” – Mary Gentle

The Binscombe Tales

“These stories are not comfortable to read, but they still bring enjoyment of good company and the vicarious chill of a good fright at someone else’s expense, and as such are to be heartily recommended.” – Interzone

“Very fine traditional ghost stories with an unexpectedly modern slant… Genius.” – Phil Rickman

A Dangerous Energy

“A work of brilliance. Never was a prize more richly deserved.” – Starburst

“A terrifying story, marvellously inventive, written with great power.”
– The Times

The Royal Changeling

“The powerful, dark deviousness of Whitbourn’s world makes this novel most intriguing.” – Locus

“Gutsy, witty and time-twisting.” – The Daily Telegraph

“A great historical fantasy.” – The Bookseller

“A brisk-moving, exciting story, rich in humour and historical detail.” – SFX

Downs-Lord Dawn

“Witty, bawdy, action-packed and extremely clever.” – Waterstone’s SF magazine

“Pulled off with panache and no small amount of humour.” – The Daily Express

“If you’re looking for something entirely different from the run-of-the-mill, make this your first port of call.” – Ariel

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