The Light is the Darkness by Laird Barron

Infernal House is due to release Laird Barron's first ultra-luxurious book, The Light is the Darkness, before the end of June. This illustrated hardcover follows the horrific trek of a modern gladiator seeking his missing sister. If it's anything like Barron's past efforts, then readers can expect a thrilling tour through underworld terror with richly imaginative prose and a mildly Lovecraftian, but original seasoning.

The Light is the Darkness continues Barron's ascent as a major force in the literary horror genre. The novel also indicates that he has generated enough demand for upscale limited editions, as well as paperbacks. At $175 and a 174 copy print run, it's set to appeal most to longtime Barron followers and collectors.

However, those with lower budgets have nothing to fear. Word is that the unconventional author is hard at work on another novel, The Croning, as well as a third short story collection. If you've been under a rock, then pick up his first two affordable books, The Imago Sequence and Occultation, immediately. Even newcomers might find themselves rushing to purchase The Light is the Darkness shortly after reading these previous collections. After all, an exposure with Laird Barron's fiction is unforgettable and highly addicting.

-Grim Blogger