Raven (Paperback)

Mark Ellott

ISBN 10: 1918805326 / ISBN 13: 9781918805321

Published by Mark Ellott Books, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Death is not always solemn. Sometimes, he is tired, sardonic-and occasionally caught up in events far stranger than he would like.In Raven (and other stories), Mark Ellott returns with a striking collection of short fiction where the boundaries between life and death, past and present, and reality and myth blur in unexpected ways.Across these stories, familiar figures reappear in new and often surprising roles. Death himself walks among the living with weary patience and a dry wit, accompanied by his ever-watchful raven, while War brings chaos with a sharp edge and a sharper tongue. Together, they move through worlds both ancient and modern-sometimes guiding events, sometimes merely observing the consequences of human folly.From a remote Martian outpost where something has gone terribly wrong, to ghost-haunted battlefields, deserted towns steeped in memory, and strange encounters in the vast American desert, these stories span genres with ease. Science fiction, historical fiction, the supernatural, and dark comedy intertwine to create a collection that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.By turns unsettling, poignant, and darkly humorous, Raven explores fate, consequence, and the unseen forces that shape our lives-reminding us that even Death has his off days, and that the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary is often thinner than we think. A darkly imaginative collection of short stories where Death walks among us-blending history, science fiction, and the supernatural with wit, atmosphere, and unexpected twists. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781918805321

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Raven (Paperback)
• Publisher: Mark Ellott Books
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1918805326
• ISBN 13: 9781918805321
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Death is not always solemn. Sometimes, he is tired, sardonic-and occasionally caught up in events far stranger than he would like.

In Raven (and other stories), Mark Ellott returns with a striking collection of short fiction where the boundaries between life and death, past and present, and reality and myth blur in unexpected ways.

Across these stories, familiar figures reappear in new and often surprising roles. Death himself walks among the living with weary patience and a dry wit, accompanied by his ever-watchful raven, while War brings chaos with a sharp edge and a sharper tongue. Together, they move through worlds both ancient and modern-sometimes guiding events, sometimes merely observing the consequences of human folly.

From a remote Martian outpost where something has gone terribly wrong, to ghost-haunted battlefields, deserted towns steeped in memory, and strange encounters in the vast American desert, these stories span genres with ease. Science fiction, historical fiction, the supernatural, and dark comedy intertwine to create a collection that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.

By turns unsettling, poignant, and darkly humorous, Raven explores fate, consequence, and the unseen forces that shape our lives-reminding us that even Death has his off days, and that the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary is often thinner than we think.