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Wikipedia article




'Shades of Darkness' is a novel by Richard Cowper published in 1986.

Plot summary



'Shades of Darkness' is a novel in which a ghost story is the theme.

Reception



Dave Langford reviewed 'Shades of Darkness' for 'White Dwarf' #85, and stated that "The essence of horror is the turning of the screw. Cowper turns it with discreet style and wit, but never quite far enough."

Reviews



*Review by Dan Chow (1987) in Locus, #313 February 1987

*Review by Charles de Lint (1987) in Fantasy Review, April 1987

*Review by Helen McNabb (1987) in Vector 137

*Review by John Clute (1987) in Interzone, #20 Summer 1987

*Review by Mike Christie (1987) in Foundation, #38 Winter 1986/87

*Review by Don D'Ammassa (1988) in Science Fiction Chronicle, #100 January 1988

References



Category:1986 novels

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