by Bruce Boston
Art by Daniele Serra
Published by Bad Moon Books
Poetry is something of a personal experience and I was surprised and pleased to find this volume among the review copies. Dark Matters is an unusual collection featuring demons, robots, ghosts and curses and is a great selection for genre fans.
'The Final Word in the Shadow City' made me shiver a little with the remembered horrors of Farenheit 451, while 'Arrive on Time' had a fabulous rhythm, moved between the day to day ordinary and the strange and ended on a thoughtful note. 'Robovamp' is an odd little sci fi moment that asks a poignant question.
It's an excellent book to dip in and out of when you need a dark little moment to yourself. Well titled, they are indeed dark matters here and Serra's typically beautiful and unsettling imagery adds perfectly to the overall feel.
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