The Willows

Written by Algernon Blackwood

Narrated by R. Douglas Patten

"The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood is a timeless masterpiece of supernatural horror that beckons listeners into the heart of an eerie and unsettling wilderness. As two friends embark on a canoe trip down the remote Danube River, they soon find themselves ensnared in an otherworldly realm, where the boundaries between reality and the unknown blur. Blackwood's vivid and atmospheric prose weaves a chilling tale of isolation, fear, and the inexorable forces of nature, all set against the backdrop of the ancient and mysterious willow trees that seem to hold the secrets of the universe. This audiobook invites you to immerse yourself in a haunting journey, as you surrender to the inexorable pull of "The Willows," a classic of supernatural literature that continues to captivate and terrify audiences to this day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nightfall Narratives
• Release date: Oct 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9798868634130

Algernon Blackwood

Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English journalist, novelist, and short story writer. Born in Shooter’s Hill, he developed an interest in Hinduism and Buddhism at a young age. After a youth spent travelling and taking odd jobs—Canadian dairy farmer, bartender, model, violin teacher—Blackwood returned to England and embarked on a career as a professional writer. Known for his connection to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Blackwood gained a reputation as a master of occult storytelling, publishing such popular horror stories as “The Willows” and “The Wendigo.” He also wrote several novels, including Jimbo: A Fantasy (1909) and The Centaur (1911). Throughout his life, Blackwood was a passionate outdoorsman, spending much of his time skiing and mountain climbing. Recognized as a pioneering writer of ghost stories, Blackwood influenced such figures as J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, and Henry Miller.