Lantern in the Dark

Lantern in the Dark is the confession of Stingy Jack-the Irish trickster whose bargain with the Devil lit the first jack-o'-lantern and left him to wander forever between worlds.Told in Jack's own sardonic voice, this dark folkloric memoir follows him from muddy eighteenth-century lanes to famine ships, war-torn trenches, neon boulevards, and the glowing screens of the Digital Age. He can witness everything, touch nothing-and he's finally ready to speak.- Irish folklore, Samhain customs, and the birth of Halloween traditions- Encounters with the Sidhe, bean sídhe, and the Devil himself- A centuries-spanning emotional arc: guilt, rage, bitter humor-and a last grasp at meaningFor readers who enjoy literary dark fantasy, myth retellings, and haunted narrators, this standalone novel offers both shivers and heart. Step into the shadow behind the candlelight and let Jack tell you what really happened.