--- product_id: 12182249 title: "At Fear's Altar" brand: "richard gavin" price: "7131 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/12182249-at-fears-altar store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # At Fear's Altar **Brand:** richard gavin **Price:** 7131 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** At Fear's Altar by richard gavin - **How much does it cost?** 7131 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/12182249-at-fears-altar) ## Best For - richard gavin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted richard gavin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![At Fear's Altar - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41SGY-z9dSL.jpg) ![At Fear's Altar - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51SUnYisA%2BL.jpg) ![At Fear's Altar - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/311-cP1DVjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top-quality collection of eerie stories for those who appreciate great writing *by C***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2017* I am embarrassed to say that Richard Gavin’s work only came on my radar a couple of years ago. After reading his most recent short story collection, Sylvan Dread, I realized I had found something very special and thus, decided to read all of his work available, fiction and non-fiction. Sadly, some of his earlier works are currently out of print, but I was able to get a copy of At Fear’s Altar, which was published in 2012. This collection has only confirmed the impression that Sylvan Dread has left on me, that Richard Gavin is one of the most gifted writers working today. Gavin’s ability to create a numinous atmosphere in his stories is striking, not to mention his uncanny writing skills. Even though the 13 stories in At Fear’s Altar are very different from each other in style and tone, I enjoyed all of them immensely and took my time going through them to better appreciate every single detail offered. As I was going over the stories in my mind thinking of highlights to mention here, I realize that they all touch on one or another aspect of my sensibility, giving me a sense that Gavin’s stories are tailor-made for me, and I couldn’t appreciate it more ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I enjoyed all 13 stories in the book to one degree ... *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2015* At Fear's Alter is a top notch collection of weird horror stories. I enjoyed all 13 stories in the book to one degree or another. While I have to admit, the two stories directly related to Lovacraft were my least favorite. This is not because they weren't well written, they were, but my knowledge of Lovecraft's work is very minimal therefore some of it missed me. While I am a huge fan of many "Lovecraftian" authors, I honestly haven't spent much time reading the man himself. Also, since learning more about the man himself my desire to read more by him is weak. Some may see that as blaspheme but I don't really care. Yeah I enjoy weird fiction and I don't read Lovecraft. Whatever.Anyways I want to say the rest of the book was some of the finest weird fiction I've read. Chapel in the Reeds is a sad and disturbing story about a mans descent into dementia that presents to him like a horrible nightmare. I really felt for Colin and not only were his hallucinations disturbing but the way he loses control of reality made me uncomfortable. The Abject is about a group of friends going to watch an eclipse on some cursed mountains that eventually drives them a couple of them over the edge. A Pallid Devil, Bearing Cypress is probably my favorite tale in the whole collection. It's about a man searching for something evil during bomb raids on his town and when he locates it he discovers more evil and deception than he bargained for. The Plain is also a very very good one about a man who wakes up in a haunted desert after a search for gold with two other men. He assumes he has been double crossed and left for dead, which maybe true, but he learns no one really got away with anything. Loved Annexation too. At a dying Husband's request Mary sets out to locate their estranged son who left them many years ago seeking some dark spiritual refuge. She discovers a lot about herself and how disturbed her son truly was. Darksome Leaves is a Ligottish story about a haunted mask that consumes your soul but it's also about more than just a mask that consumes your soul.Anyways as I said before this is quality weird horror fiction. Gavin is subtle but not too subtle. The writing from a literary perspective is on par with any of the other weird greats old and new. This is the first full collection I have read of Gavin's and I am sold. I will definitely be picking up any future releases from him. Another Canadian writing great weird horror. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent collection of weird/horror fiction *by A***Z on Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019* Richard Gavin is an excellent conjurer of memorable nightmares. There is a nice variety on display here, and I can say that I enjoyed each and every story. The first and last tales were the most memorable for me, personally. If Mr. Gavin releases another collection, I will happily read that too. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/12182249-at-fears-altar](https://www.desertcart.is/products/12182249-at-fears-altar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*