The thrilling stories collected in this 12-story volume cover a wide territory. Intended for mature readers, included are monster tales, stories of psychological suspense, traditional ghost stories, and variations on fairy tales. But through all the variety, one thing remains constant-and that is the quality. Leading off is "The Chaney Legacy" by the incomparable Robert Bloch, whose many claims to fame include the novel Psycho. "Soft Monkey," by Harlan Ellison, is perhaps one of the most gripping, horrifying, and suspenseful stories ever. From the classic writer Ray Bradbury comes "The Troll," a modern fairy tale slyly darkened. And readers can expect thrills and more from "The Yard," by the prolific William F. Nolan. In Horrorscape: New Masterpieces of Horror, readers will encounter the fevered imaginations of some of the best contemporary writers in this or any other genre. Book jacket.