
Hammers on Bone
Cassandra Khaw's Hammers on Bone (2016) is a horror and occult fiction novella. Much of the action takes place in Croydon, London, England. Readers will find themes of private investigators, stepfathers, monsters and Lovecraftian.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 9 more have it on their want-to-read list.
At about 107 pages, most readers finish it in 1–2 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2017 — Best Novella (nominee)
- ✦British Fantasy Awards 2017 — Best Novella (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Hammers on Bone?
Hammers on Bone was written by Cassandra Khaw and first published in 2016.
What genre is Hammers on Bone?
It is usually shelved as Horror and Occult Fiction.
How long is Hammers on Bone?
The median edition has 107 pages, about 1–2 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Hammers on Bone?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Beetle. A Mystery, 'Salem’s Lot and City of Bones.
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