The Eldritch Chronicles: Wrath of the Sentinel & Other Ghost Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798370883125)

"Giampaolo offers a taut mix of suspense, Gothic dread, and supernatural allure, expertly evoking the eerie elegance of Victorian ghost stories in his latest collection of five short stories... A must-read for fans of Gothic literature and ghostly tales, this collection offers an immersive journey into the uncanny and a poignant exploration of timeless human struggles."
BookView (November 2024)

Wrath of the Sentinel is a brand new tale that takes place in London in the foggy and cold autumn of 1848. The hero of this short story is Frederick Wright. He will be aided in this eerie tale by new characters, including the London Chief of Police, Mr. Charles Mortimer, Sergeant O'Reilly, and Father Timothy.

The second brand-new story is set in Rome in 1875 and is titled "Theodore and Augusta's Wedding Journey." Both the protagonist and the narrator are unreliable sources of information in this chilling tale, where time distortion and the supernatural entwine.

In the tradition of beloved Victorian ghost stories, this delightful collection will surely entertain you on a cold winter's night-so settle in, turn the page, and let yourself be drawn into these haunting tales.

- 2025 Hawthorne Prize, Short-listed
- 2024 American Writing Awards, Finalist, Fiction/Short Stories
- BookView Recommended Gold Badge (2024)

Please note: This volume includes two new short stories (Wrath of the Sentinel and Theodore and Augusta's Wedding Journey) and three tales previously published by the author (The Holy Relic, The Asylum, and What If...).

Author: Joe Giampaolo
ISBN-13: 9798370883125
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2023
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d