An abandoned camera found in a lighthouse forms the basis for Darcy Coates' Ghost Camera; a compelling novella which explores the concept that the line between the living and the dead is wafer thin.
While I feel a little more of the characters' backstories would have been nice, the story certainly delivers multiple chills down the spine along the way.
A camera which captures spirits on film makes for a delightfully unsettling read, with echoes of Hideo Nakata's Ringu, taking us on a journey full of flourishes that will almost certainly prompt glances over your shoulder.
At 118 pages, this is a fast, punchy read and the good news is the inclusion of several short stories, some containing nods to M R James, William Hope Hodgson and Lovecraft., mixed in with refreshing author invention.
My own particular favourite concerns a plane crash and the subsequent desperate fight for survival but in truth, every story here has considerable merit.
Highly recommended!
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