In this episode, Kit and Jasper make an impassioned case for expanding the definition of the 'horror' label, using Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story The Adventure Of The Copper Beeches as an object lesson in how horror (in this case, specifically gothic horror) can be found lurking in a piece of classic detective literature. Expect digressions on the nature of The Gothic as a horror trope, the 'Indiana Jones' protagonist effect (and why it's often misunderstood as 'bad' storytelling), Watson's combat medic background, and much more. Enjoy!

In the next episode, they'll be discussing Tannith Lee's short story These Beasts. If you want to (re) read it in advance of that episode, it can be found in this anthology (alongside Brian Lumley's The Viaduct, which we discussed back in episode 2):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1510736441 (UK)

https://www.amazon.com/Mammoth-Book-Nightmare-Stories-Twisted/dp/1510736441 (US)

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CW: Discussion of child sexual exploitation/abuse.

In this episode, Kit and Jasper take on Georgina Bruce's powerful, furious, devastating 2019 story Catworld. We go deep on theme, structure, ambiguity done right - and the brilliance of a story that supports multiple valid readings. We get into some tough territory here, as does the story, so listener discretion is advised.

Next week, we'll be covering Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 1982 tale The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. No, really.

If you want to (re)familiarise yourself with the tale ahead of the show, you can pick up the story here (lots of other buying options available):

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-sherlock-Holmes-Arthur-Conan/dp/B0B14CRCVH/

US: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-sherlock-Holmes-Arthur-Conan/dp/B0B14CRCVH/

This week, Jasper revisits a childhood 'classic', R. Chetwynd-Hayes 1976 tale The Humgoo (from the anthology The Monster Club). Learn why this had such a seismic impact on a young Jasper's fragile little mind, and hear Kit gradually being won over from a place of scepticism to one of appreciation.

Next week's episode will cover Georgina Bruce's Catworld, from her superbly wrenching 2019 collection This House Of Wounds. That's recently sadly been announced to be going out of print, but you may still be able to grab a copy if you're quick:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-House-Wounds-Georgina-Bruce/dp/1988964091/

US: https://www.amazon.com/This-House-Wounds-Georgina-Bruce/dp/1988964105/

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