Martin Vaux – författare

‘Delightfully offbeat and always engaging, this collection of folk tales offers new perspectives on both familiar and forgotten stories. Perfect for folklore fans and anyone who wants to add a bit of magic to their day.’ - Heather Fawcett, Sunday Times best-selling author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesDo you know the legends of the giants who ruled England before the first human kings? What about the demon dog Black Shuck who terrorized sixteenth-century Norfolk? Or the many times the Devil has tried to get his way before being outwitted by everyday people?England’s historic counties are overflowing with folklore, and this collection of 39 stories from the hit podcast Three Ravens reimagines dozens of classic tales in surprising, spooky, and often hilarious ways. Filled with tales of ghosts, mermaids, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends and more, The Three Ravens Folk Tales spans centuries, styles, tones and narrators, making it perfect for bedtimes, reading by torchlight, or curling up on the sofa to enjoy with a mug of something hot.

From a Medieval revenant seeking revenge to a Victorian dress that plagues its owner, the disturbing legend of the Hexham Heads to a dystopian future haunted by AI constructs, this new collection of 20 original ghost stories is tailor-made to unsettle.Conjuring the uncanny in both classic settings and contemporary life, these spine-tingling tales from the hit podcast Three Ravens summon spectres in sinister historical sites and eerily familiar modern locations, from steam trains to hospital wards, community centres to 10 Downing Street.Whether you are a devoted fan of the genre or just looking for a good scare, The Three Ravens Ghost Tales is the perfect companion for a long winter's night, so pull your bedclothes up tight and embrace a variety of chilling horrors to keep you awake, listening for footsteps in the dark …