It's only water, so why should we fear large bodies of it, such as the sea or the ocean? However, when you're all alone, you realize how scary a place it can be.
In Devil and the Deep, award-winning editor Ellen Datlow shares an original anthology of horror that covers the depths of the deep blue sea. Whether its tales of murderous pirates who stalk the waters in search of treasure and blood, creatures that haunt the depths below-ones we've only seen in our nightmares, or storms that can swallow you whole, the open water can be a dangerous and terrifying place.
With new stories from New York Times-bestsellers and award-winning authors such as Seanan McGuire, Christopher Golden, Stephen Graham Jones, and more, Devil and the Deep guarantees you'll think twice before going back into the water.
About the Author
Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for more than thirty years. She was the fiction editor of Omni magazine and Sci Fiction and has edited almost one hundred anthologies. Datlow has also won lifetime achievement awards from three prominent genre organizations and current acquires short fiction for Tor.com.
Industry Reviews
Praise for The Devil and the Deep:
"The anthology of the year."-Locus, "Horror in 2018" by John Langan
"With fifteen all original, outstanding tales of horror and the seas, The Devil and the Deep is an anthology that demands the attention of any fan of short horror fiction. . . . Perfectly executed, diverse, and bold this is a must have anthology for horror fans."-Signal Horizon
"This haunting and powerful anthology captures the beauty and terror of the deep blue sea. Horror fans will want to drown in its poetic depths."-Library Journal
"Sure to delight horror fans of all sensibilities."-B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog, "The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books of March 2018"
"[A] delightful-but-dark anthology."-Kirkus Reviews
"A fantastic collection of all-new short horror fiction by authors both well-known and unfamiliar. . . . No matter what kind of horror you like, there's a story in here for everyone. With so many anthologies under her belt, Ellen Datlow has truly mastered the art of selecting and organizing stories for the best possible collection."-The Gothic Library
"The storytellers assembled in The Devil and The Deep, expertly weave sea-spells both familiar and exotic, from pure abyssal terror to abstract metaphysical dissolution. The bends never felt this good."-Another Dimension
"This horrific collection of fifteen short stories edited by the queen of horror anthologies, Ellen Datlow. . . . transported me to a place of fear and a painful struggle against a watery, deadly, and utterly inescapable force of nature. This book is without doubt a great choice for a quiet night on a summer vacation . . . at the beach."-Awake at Midnight
"I enjoyed all the stories . . . Ellen Datlow has an incredible talent for putting together great collections and The Devil and the Deep will take its rightful place among my collection of favorite anthologies. I'm giving this collection four stars for taking me into its cold, dark and scary waters and stirring my imagination."-Dead, Buried, and Back, 4 Stars
"I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology and can honestly say that I highly recommend it!"-Char's Horror Corner
Praise for The Devil and the Deep:
"With fifteen all original, outstanding tales of horror and the seas, The Devil and the Deep is an anthology that demands the attention of any fan of short horror fiction. . . . Perfectly executed, diverse, and bold this is a must have anthology for horror fans."-Signal Horizon
"This haunting and powerful anthology captures the beauty and terror of the deep blue sea. Horror fans will want to drown in its poetic depths."-Library Journal
"Sure to delight horror fans of all sensibilities."-B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog, "The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books of March 2018"
"[A] delightful-but-dark anthology."-Kirkus Reviews
"A fantastic collection of all-new short horror fiction by authors both well-known and unfamiliar. . . . No matter what kind of horror you like, there's a story in here for everyone. With so many anthologies under her belt, Ellen Datlow has truly mastered the art of selecting and organizing stories for the best possible collection."-The Gothic Library
"The storytellers assembled in The Devil and The Deep, expertly weave sea-spells both familiar and exotic, from pure abyssal terror to abstract metaphysical dissolution. The bends never felt this good."-Another Dimension
"This horrific collection of fifteen short stories edited by the queen of horror anthologies, Ellen Datlow. . . . transported me to a place of fear and a painful struggle against a watery, deadly, and utterly inescapable force of nature. This book is without doubt a great choice for a quiet night on a summer vacation . . . at the beach."-Awake at Midnight
"I enjoyed all the stories . . . Ellen Datlow has an incredible talent for putting together great collections and The Devil and the Deep will take its rightful place among my collection of favorite anthologies. I'm giving this collection four stars for taking me into its cold, dark and scary waters and stirring my imagination."-Dead, Buried, and Back, 4 Stars
"I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology and can honestly say that I highly recommend it!"-Char's Horror Corner
