The Devil’s Lottery: The Weird Stories of Mary Elizabeth Counselman

A collection of the greatest horror stories by one of the most under-appreciated pulp writers of the twentieth century. Remember the magic of pulp horror, weird menace, and supernatural stories? Now it’s time to experience them again. In this collection you’ll find The Devil’s Lottery, The Blackstone Statue, and more chilling tales from Mary Elizabeth Counselman. You’ll also get Counselman ‘s poetry, and an introduction by editor Eve Taft that helps place these stories in their historical context.

Mary Elizabeth Counselman was one of the most undervalued authors of her time. Her tales are just as frightening today as they were then!

This book contains some of her best work: Witch-Burning and Nostalgia; A Death Crown for Mr. Hapworthy; The Blackstone Statue; plus an introduction by editor Eve Taft.

If you’re looking for a fun read, this book is for you. The stories are filled with the supernatural, the macabre, and the weird. They’ll bring back memories of the great horror writers of old, something we all need.

This book was edited by Eve Taft. Eve is also the author of Looking-Glass House and Other Stories, available from Screaming Eye Press.