Reviews"Ligotti has written another colorful collection of horror stories . . . which spring on the unsuspecting reader the combination of supernatural characters, natural props, and "weird" circumstances . . . snapshots of horror that demonstrate Ligotti's command of language and rich imagination. Starkly colored images keep the reader gasping." -- Library Journal on Noctuary, "Ligotti has written another colorful collection of horror stories . . . which spring on the unsuspecting reader the combination of supernatural characters, natural props, and "weird" circumstances . . . snapshots of horror that demonstrate Ligotti's command of language and rich imagination. Starkly colored images keep the reader gasping." -- Library Journal on Noctuary, "If there were a literary genre called 'philosophical horror,' Thomas Ligotti's Grimscribe would easily fit within it . . . provocative images and a style that is both entertaining and lyrical." — New York Times Book Review, "Ligotti has written another colorful collection of horror stories . . . which spring on the unsuspecting reader the combination of supernatural characters, natural props, and "weird" circumstances . . . snapshots of horror that demonstrate Ligotti's command of language and rich imagination. Starkly colored images keep the reader gasping." -Library JournalonNoctuary, "If there were a literary genre called 'philosophical horror,' Thomas Ligotti'sGrimscribewould easily fit within it . . . provocative images and a style that is both entertaining and lyrical." -New York Times Book Review, "If there were a literary genre called 'philosophical horror,' Thomas Ligotti's Grimscribe would easily fit within it . . . provocative images and a style that is both entertaining and lyrical." -- New York Times Book Review, "Ligotti has written another colorful collection of horror stories . . . which spring on the unsuspecting reader the combination of supernatural characters, natural props, and "weird" circumstances . . . snapshots of horror that demonstrate Ligotti's command of language and rich imagination. Starkly colored images keep the reader gasping." — Library Journal on Noctuary, "If there were a literary genre called 'philosophical horror,' Thomas Ligotti's Grimscribe would easily fit within it . . . provocative images and a style that is both entertaining and lyrical." -- New York Times Book Review
Dewey Decimal813.54
SynopsisWhen junior manager Frank Dominio is suddenly demoted and then fired, it seems there was more than a grain of truth to his persecution fantasies. But as he prepares to even the score with those responsible for his demise, he unwittingly finds an ally in a dark and malevolent force that grants him supernatural powers. Frank takes his revenge in the most ghastly ways imaginable--but there will be a terrible price to pay once his work is done. This tale of corporate horror and demonic retribution will strike a chord with anyone who has ever been disgruntled at work., When junior manager Frank Dominio is suddenly demoted and then sacked it seems there was more than a grain of truth to his persecution fantasies. But as he prepares to even the score with those responsible for his demise, he unwittingly finds an ally in a dark and malevolent force that grants him supernatural powers. Frank takes his revenge in the most ghastly ways imaginable - but there will be a terrible price to pay once his work is done. Destined to be a cult classic, this tale of corporate horror and demonic retribution will strike a chord with anyone who has ever been disgruntled at work.
LC Classification NumberPS3562.I4546