Peace in the Land of the Dead: Stories from Northeast India: A Collection of Myth, Horror and Magical Realism - Lian Dousel | Buy Online at Beetle Bookshop

Peace in the Land of the Dead: Stories from Northeast India: A Collection of Myth, Horror and Magical Realism

(Author: Lian Dousel)

Where the everyday blurs into the supernatural—twelve surreal stories set against the backdrop of Manipur.

In Peace in the Land of the Dead, Lian Dousel's stunning debut collection carries readers into a world where reality is blurred, heightened, and transformed by the eerie and the unexpected. Meet a demon who comforts its victim before possessing her, a live-in maid plotting quiet revenge, a skeptic who falls in love with a spirit he set out to disprove, and sentient woodlands that echo with tragic laments.

Seamlessly blending horror, dark comedy, and deep tragedy, Dousel’s characters confront demons that decide their fate, discover 'what if' too late, and expose the fragile yet enduring nature of human life. Moving fluidly between genres, this evocative anthology offers a fresh, captivating perspective on contemporary Indian short fiction.

Praise for the Book:

• “A thoughtful, memorable, affecting collection.” — Janice Pariat

Key Highlights:

• Stunning Debut Anthology: Features 12 genre-blending stories rooted in the mythology, landscapes, and atmosphere of Manipur.

• Masterful Genre Fusion: Merges literary horror, folklore, magical realism, dark humor, and human tragedy.

• Critically Acclaimed Voice: Perfect for fans of literary horror, modern myth-making, and rich short story collections from Northeast India.