James Herbert's Dark Places

James Herbert's Dark Places is a collection of the locations and legends that have contributed to the chilling atmosphere created by James Herbert in his novels. The author explains how he has always been fascinated by graveyards, by old and abandoned houses and by dark gothic churches. He describes how lonely and isolated places, lakes and marshlands inspire his imagination and tells of the lasting impact of a childhood in London's East End, where he first began to create his world of fantasy and horror.