The Surly Sullen Bell Author:Russell Kirk Whether you know Russell Kirk from his many widely discussed non-fiction books, his nationally syndicated daily newspaper column "To The Point," his writings in National Review, or his internationally praised Gothick suspense novel, OLD HOUSE of FEAR, you are dealing with an American who knows how to make words powerful and persuasive. If you ha... more »ve not yet had the pleasure of reading Dr. Kirk's writing, in THE SURLY SULLEN BELL, "Ten Tales, Uncanny and Uncomfortable," you will find him at his best.
"Kirk's....ghost represent all that is odd, untamed and unnatural in human nature and they return both to torment and taunt men too civilized to believe in dark powers." -Virginia Kirkus« less