Macabre is a snapshot of the fears that have gripped Australians for over 200 years: the isolation of the bush, monstrous fauna, supernatural terrors, violence, war, terrorism, alienation, cannibalism and murder. From the very earliest colonial ghost stories through to the grim tales of modern life.Explore Australia's dark literature past, present, and future all in one anthology!Macabre is a snapshot of the fears that have gripped Australians for over 200 years: the isolation of the bush, monstrous fauna, supernatural terrors, violence, war, terrorism, alienation, cannibalism, and murder.From the very earliest colonial ghost stories through to grim tales of modern life, Macabre will take you on a journey through the terrifying heart of Australian horror.Includes 38 stories from the biggest names in Australian literary history, including:Henry Lawson, Marcus Clarke, Mary Fortune, Barbara Baynton, Guy Boothby, A. Bertram Chandler, David Unaipon, Ernest Favenc, Kaaron Warren, Sean Williams, Robert Hood, Richard Harland, Stephen M. Irwin, Will Elliott, Kirstyn McDermott, Bob Franklin