Stories of vampires and creepy castles, and sad ghosts wandering cemeteries, Tales from the Dark Tower brings these haunting creatures to life as the stories of their lives and deaths unfold. A beautifully illustrated anthology with gothic horror stories from authors such as; Joseph Vargo, Christine Filipak, Eric Muss-Barnes, James Pipik, Joseph Iorillo, Jalone J. Haesig, Robert Michaels and Russel Novotny.
Tales From The Dark Tower Overview
The stories in Tales From The Dark Tower include ones of vampires, gargoyles, cemeteries and the ghosts that wander through them. The book is co-edited by Joseph Vargo and Christine Filipak, who also both contribute stories to the anthology. The book begins with the first story of The Dark Tower, which introduces the character of Brom who will feature sporadically throughout the entire book. Each story revolves around the Dark Tower, but each is unique and equally intriguing. Stories include:
- The Dark Tower
- Born of the Night
- Vampire’s kiss
- Masque of Sorrow
- Shadows
- Sentinels
- Sorrow’s End
- Noctem Aeternus
- Nightwatcher
- Vesper Tolls
- Sanctuary
- Lilith
- Watcher at the Gate
Tales From The Dark Tower Review
Tales From The Dark Tower begins with The Dark Tower in which the brave knight Brom journeys to the tower to face and slay the cursed monster within. Each story though written by different authors, links to one another and revolves around the Dark Tower. Throughout the book the reader will embark on a journey and be confronted by vampires, lonely ghosts, witty gargoyles as well as the occasional sorceress.
The artwork created by Joseph Vargo is the inspiration behind each story, and the stories fit together to create continuity throughout the book. Vargo collaborated with the authors to create the theme throughout, so while the book is an anthology or short stories, they flow on from one another to almost become a novel of sorts.
Readers will enjoy the truly gothic and old-world storytelling. They will feel for the lonely Brom, as well as sympathize with Maeve just as they as much as they relate to the fearful townspeople.
A fascinating horror anthology, made all the more entertaining due to Joseph Vargo’s artwork that accompanies each story. Tales From The Dark Tower is the perfect book to curl up with on a dark and stormy night.
Tales From The Dark Tower was first published in 2003 by Monolith Graphics (ISBN 0-9675756-0-5). Joseph Vargo is an acclaimed fantasy artist and has published a book of his artwork called Born of the Night as well as a second anthology of gothic stories called The Legend of Darklore Manor. For more information on Tales From The Dark Tower or Joseph Vargo, visit the Monolith Graphics website.
Roberta Goli - Roberta has a Bachelor of Science Degree (Zoology), has worked with animals for over 10 years and enjoys writing short stories and flash ...
