Category Archives: Japan

Best Fantasy/Science Fiction Novels Set In Japan – Part 1!

Posted on February 19, 2019 by J P Catton

For decades, the nation of Japan has been a magnet for writers of speculative fiction – with authors such as William Gibson  and David Mitchell being inspired by the land of paradox. Here is part one of a look at … Continue reading →

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Short Story: “Drowning in a Sea of Trees”

Posted on August 26, 2018 by J P Catton

The following complete story was first published in Zoe Drake’s collection, “Dark Lanterns”. The Zoe Drake summer 2018 campaign is now over and this story is no longer available.     

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H P Lovecraft, Godzilla, Sadako, and the Universe of Cosmic Horror

Posted on August 22, 2018 by J P Catton

Excalibur Books is currently running the Zoe Drake Haunted Summer Campaign, promoting her novel “The Mists of Osorezan” with a series of giveaways and discounts. “The Mists of Osorezan” has been described as “a story of Cosmic Horror … that … Continue reading →

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The Ritual on the Island of the Dead

Posted on August 15, 2018 by J P Catton

The following is the opening chapter from Zoe Drake’s supernatural thriller, “The Mists of Osorezan”. Learn more about Zoe Drake here!  Ahead of them lay the island of San Michele, the Isola di Cimitero. The sight filled Professor Weiss with … Continue reading →

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The Mysteries of Osorezan

Posted on August 9, 2018 by J P Catton

What is the mysterious location in northern Japan known as ‘Osorezan’? Why does it have such an enigmatic reputation? Experience its eerie, uncanny atmosphere for yourself … with this excerpt from Zoe Drake’s supernatural thriller, “The Mists of Osorezan”!   … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons For Japan’s Haunted Summers

Posted on July 24, 2018 by J P Catton

Guest post by Zoe Drake! In western countries, ghost stories are traditionally associated with Autumn (namely Halloween) and sometimes Christmas (thank you, BBC adaptations of M. R. James short stories – for depriving me of so much sleep). In Japan, … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Japan’s Three Imperial Treasures

Posted on June 10, 2018 by J P Catton

(ABOVE: Artist’s impression of the Sanshu no Jingi) As a tie-in to the “Sword Mirror Jewel” Giveaway, we look at the sword, mirror and jewel of the trilogy’s title, known in Japanese language as the Sanshu no Jingi, and their … Continue reading →

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J-Horror meets H. P. Lovecraft – in “The Mists of Osorezan”!

Posted on April 16, 2018 by J P Catton

The following is an excerpt from the novel “The Mists of Osorezan”, a supernatural thriller written by Zoe Drake.  Synopsis: It begins with a series of unconnected mysteries … Aomori, Japan: A young girl dies during the testing of a revolutionary … Continue reading →

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Murder and Intrigue in Tokyo’s Sin City

Posted on April 16, 2018 by J P Catton

The following is an excerpt from the novel “Dead Hand Clapping”, a crime thriller with supernatural elements, written by Zoe Drake.  Synopsis: Tokyo, January 2002. The world is still in shock after 9/11 and Japan is in a state of paranoia, … Continue reading →

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“Zero Sum Game” – Science Fiction Adventure in a Japanese setting!

Posted on April 8, 2018 by J P Catton

The following is an excerpt from “Zero Sum Game”, a science fiction novel set in Hiroshima, west Japan.  To find out more about Cody L. Martin – go here! Hina Takamachi is leading the ordinary life of a Japanese schoolgirl … Continue reading →

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