The multiple award-winning <em>Best New Horror</em> series continues to be the world's premier annual showcase devoted exclusively to excellence in contemporary dark fantasy and the macabre.

Reflecting the finest in contemporary horror fiction, World Fantasy Award-winning editor Stephen Jones has as usual selected some of the most memorable short stories and novellas of supernatural and psychological dread by today's finest authors. With the most comprehensive overview of the year, lists of useful contact addresses and a fascinating necrology as a bonus, this is the only book every horror fan needs to have on their shelves.