A review by lilis_land
Spirits of the Season: Christmas Hauntings by

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

The festive season is the perfect time for spooky ghost stories! It use to be a integral part of the season which has been replaced by more sedate habits as nerves are already fraught with the fear of forgetting a key part of Christmas dinner! 

British Library publishing helps us bring the ghost story tradition back to the forefront of festivities with their collection of Christmas Hauntings. Their first collection is ‘Spirits of the Season’ and it was honestly one of the most enjoyable short story collections I’ve ready in a long time. 

Every selection within this volume is an absolute gem and I’d thrust it into anyone’s hand should they query on what festively spooky book they should pick up! 

“Unpleasant, haunting memories have a way of coming to life again just when the mind least desires them - in the silent watches of the night, on sleepless pillows, during the lonely hours spent by sick and dying beds.” - Algernon Blackwood