Books like Songs of a dead dreamer by Thomas Ligotti
Released in 1985 by Silver Scarab Press, Thomas Ligotti’s debut collection, *Songs of a Dead Dreamer*, brings together a series of supernatural stories that marked the beginning of his reputation in American horror. The anthology was later expanded in 1989, solidifying its place among the genre’s notable works.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Thomas Ligotti
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