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Gifune's GARDENS OF NIGHT
“Quietly powerful … with haunting emotional depth.” ~ Publishers Weekly
"Classic." ~ Library Journal
"Unique." ~ Midwest Book Review
“One of the best writers of his generation.” ~ Roswell Literary Review
"Startling in intellectual scope." ~ Cemetery Dance Magazine
"Gifune's work delves deep into the soul." ~ Writer OnLine
And a few comments from colleagues:
"Among the finest dark suspense writers of our time." Ed Gorman, author of BLOOD MOON and THE MIDNIGHT ROOM
“An exquisitely talented writer.” T. M. Wright, author of BLUE CANOE and THE LAUGHING MAN
"His work is distinguished, sharp, and moody as all hell." Tom Piccirilli, author of SHADOW SEASON and THE COLDEST MILE
Greg F. Gifune’s work has been published all over the world. Books like KINGDOM OF SHADOWS, CATCHING HELL, LONG AFTER DARK, SAYING UNCLE, CHILDREN OF CHAOS, JUDAS GOAT and BLOOD IN ELECTRIC BLUE have garnered consistent praise, and his already considerable readership grows every day.
GARDENS OF NIGHT is the latest extraordinary novel from Greg F. Gifune.
Recovering from violent trauma, Marcus Banyon discovers that the reality he has come to perceive is no longer the reality other people share. Are these hallucinations? Or have his eyes been opened to meanings long hidden from the rest of the humanity? As he retreats to an isolated cabin, his visions lead him to confront creatures from ancient mythology, beings who hold the fate of our world in their hands.
GARDENS OF NIGHT is the premier release from UNINVITED BOOKS, a new independent press dedicated to restoring the mantle of literary distinction to dark fiction.
It’s hard to believe we’re finally here. Initially, the mission statement for Uninvited Books talked about wanting to publish serious literature that would endure, books with an ‘unrelenting focus on visionary artistry, skilled craftsmanship and psychological sophistication.’ Remember? Talk about setting the bar a little high. I thought it might be difficult to find the right book to launch with.
Greg F. Gifune’s GARDENS OF NIGHT may be the ultimate work of adult horror – a truly existential thriller about the supreme supernatural manifestation. And it isn’t like any other book I’ve ever read. Gifune is a genius. What he provides here is an extraordinary layering of violent and disturbing imagery, interwoven with nightmarish moments of introspection. The contrast between the extreme beauty of the writing and the grotesqueries of the storyline gives the book incredible voltage. There’s an almost sensual pleasure in reading prose this good. I believe this is Gifune’s finest novel, the perfect realization of themes he’s been developing through more than a dozen books. The astonishing thing is that GARDENS OF NIGHT also works on the most basic genre level. The plot is riveting, and all the horror aspects are solidly in place: bloody and mind-shattering mayhem, terrifying catacombs, even a coven of undead nuns.
It’s almost too good to be true.
I don’t think Uninvited Books could have made a more perfect choice for our first book.
UPDATE: Talk about a learning curve! After getting completely bogged down in the details of publishing a collectors' edition of GARDENS OF NIGHT, I decided to cut the numbers in half. UNINVITED BOOKS will only issue 75 copies (instead of the 150 originally announced). When they're gone, they're gone, so grab one fast. It's a brilliant novel, and this edition is going to be beautiful. (And -- with such a low print run -- these books are going to be highly collectible. Remember Gifune's HERETICS? The limited hardbound edition resold for record amounts, and even used copies of the paperback still fetch steep prices.) Those of you who already have your orders in are getting a real deal.
Holy Cow! The best review of Gardens of Night that I've read appears right here in Horrorworld! The fact that it's the only review I've read on it does have some bearing on my opinion but it's not the only reason! Click below and see for yourself why you have to purchase Gardens of Night (now in an affordable paperback version I believe).
This new review for GARDENS OF NIGHT by Greg F. Gifune has just appeared: "A haunting and melancholy work of psychological horror ... continually ratchets up the intensity ... a unique and well-told tale."
Of course, all the reviews for this book have been extraordinary.
"Magnificent” ~ Tomb of Dark Delights
“This is dark fiction as it is meant to be written.” ~ Literary Mayhem
“Works on so many levels and Gifune succeeds brilliantly on all of them.” ~ Horror World
“An eerie, disturbing tale of violence and redemption ... transformation and violence ... destiny and sacrifice. Showcases Gifune's gift for creating an atmosphere of unease.” ~ Shroud Magazine
Don't forget to check out the atmospheric book trailer at YouTube.
GARDENS OF NIGHT by Greg F. Gifune is available in paperback and as an eBook. For more information, visit UninvitedBooks.com
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