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Multiple award winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman returns to dazzle, captivate, haunt, and entertain with this third collection of short fiction following Smoke and Mirrors and Fragile Things—which includes a never-before published American Gods story, “Black Dog,” written exclusively for this volume.

In this new anthology, Neil Gaiman pierces the veil of reality to reveal the enigmatic, shadowy world that lies beneath. Trigger Warning includes previously published pieces of short fiction—stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved series in 2013—as well “Black Dog,” a new tale that revisits the world of American Gods, exclusive to this collection.

Trigger Warning explores the masks we all wear and the people we are beneath them to reveal our vulnerabilities and our truest selves. Here is a rich cornucopia of horror and ghosts stories, science fiction and fairy tales, fabulism and poetry that explores the realm of experience and emotion. In Adventure Story—a thematic companion to The Ocean at the End of the Lane—Gaiman ponders death and the way people take their stories with them when they die. His social media experience A Calendar of Tales are short takes inspired by replies to fan tweets about the months of the year—stories of pirates and the March winds, an igloo made of books, and a Mother’s Day card that portends disturbances in the universe. Gaiman offers his own ingenious spin on Sherlock Holmes in his award-nominated mystery tale The Case of Death and Honey. And Click-Clack the Rattlebag explains the creaks and clatter we hear when we’re all alone in the darkness.

A sophisticated writer whose creative genius is unparalleled, Gaiman entrances with his literary alchemy, transporting us deep into the realm of imagination, where the fantastical becomes real and the everyday incandescent. Full of wonder and terror, surprises and amusements, Trigger Warning is a treasury of delights that engage the mind, stir the heart, and shake the soul from one of the most unique and popular literary artists of our day.

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	Smoke and Mirrors	Fragile Things	The View from The Cheap Seats	Fantastic Mistakes	The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains

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"His mind is a dark fathomless ocean, and every time I sink into it, this world fades, replaced by one far more terrible and beautiful in which I will happily drown.” -- New York Times Book Review

“Gaiman displays an uncanny knack for compressing his expansive imagination into the close quarters of his stories’ caves, cottages, and creepy rooms....[he] takes full advantage of his wide range, and it makes for exciting, often musical writing.” -- Boston Globe

“[Trigger Warning] showcases the breadth and depth of Gaiman’s talent and the unique plangent warmth he brings to fantasy fiction. He is never anything less than a pleasure to read.” -- Financial Times

“Each of the stories and poems celebrates a different aspect of storytelling that has informed the author’s life.”
-- NPR

“There’s much to revel in here.” -- Huffington Post

Praise for Trigger Warning: “Everything that endears Gaiman to his legions of fans is on display ... Full of all manner of witches and monsters and things that creep in the night, this collection will thoroughly satisfy faithful fans and win new ones—if there’s anyone out there left unconverted. -- Kirkus Reviews

“[T]his collection of stories and poems doesn’t disappoint....Gaiman has warned us about the monsters, but then come magic and miracles. And love.” -- Washington Post

“Gaiman’s is one of the most distinctive voices in modern fantasy.” -- Locus

‘All of [the stories] are told with an assured, masterly confidence that should please anyone who misses seeing a new Ray Bradbury collection on the shelf at the library.” -- Newsday

“Gaiman calls the stories a “hodgepodge,” with no real interweaving theme throughout. But each of the stories and poems celebrates a different aspect of storytelling that has informed the author’s life.” -- NPR

“Trigger Warning is a comfortable hodgepodge of material ... but there’s enough serious-minded and deeply felt fantasy and horror to make readers hope that it won’t be almost a decade before Gaiman completes another similar volume.” -- San Francisco Gate

“Lovingly crafted...gleefully enjoyable.” -- Bustle.com

“[I]t’s the phenomenon of connecting mythology and modern life that makes Gaiman such a captivating author.” -- Winnipeg Free Press

“[T]his is not a ‘best of’ collection, though you’d be forgiven for thinking so at many instances, since Gaiman is, as always, a skilled storyteller.” -- Tor.com

“Neil Gaiman’s writing is so present, so engaging, that it can send spasms of bone-chilling terror through your body and your reaction would still be, ‘Please sir, I want some more.’” -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Each short piece serves as an exciting foray into some macabre microcosm of his mind. ...It’s a testament to Gaiman’s versatility that he exhibits so many different styles of writing in this single anthology.” -- The Harvard Crimson

“The short stories in this collection are shocking, disturbing, funny, insightful ... Trigger Warning offers a good introduction to the works of Neil Gaiman, or a delightful addition to the collection of someone who has been following him for a long time. If you’re a fan, don’t miss this one.” -- Oklahoma City Oklahoman

“There is something for every type of Gaiman fan here, and those new to his work will find this to be a solid introduction to the type of stories he crafts: lyrical, literary, sometimes quite chilling, and always strange and provocative. ...This is a book to savor and enjoy.” -- Bookreporter.com

“Those who want to greet and shake hands, or settle in for a conversational catch-up with Gaiman’s delightfully dramatic minstrel’s tale-by-the-campfire style will love everything in Trigger Warning, naturally.” -- Booklist

“Gaiman is such a powerful and evocative writer that almost everything he churns out serves to justify the aforementioned cultural triumph of fantasy literature over realism and modernism. Gaiman’s attention to craft, passion for language and profound respect for the mythological roots...come through even in his abbreviated prose fragments.” -- New York Times Book Review

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In this wide-ranging collection of short fiction, Neil Gaiman pierces the veil of reality to reveal the enigmatic, shadowy world that lies beneath. This rich compendium includes previously published stories, poetry, and a very special Dr. Who tale that was written for the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved series, as well as the never-before-published American Gods novella "Black Dog," in which Shadow Moon stops at a village pub on his way back to America. Horror and ghost stories, speculative fiction and fairy tales, fabulism and verse—all combine to illustrate the strength and breadth of Gaiman's storytelling mastery and cement his reputation as one of the finest writers at work today.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (October 27, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062330322
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062330321
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches

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Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. He is a Professor in the Arts at Bard College.

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Leaaa

A painful waste of time

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018

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I love this author. I know that anything he writes will be awesome, so I happily bought this book. And I wish I hadn’t. It was awful, painful, and a waste of time & money.
There were a few actual stories that were good, my fave being the last one about Shadow. As for the other 95% of the book...I don’t know what I was reading. They definitely weren’t stories. More like a weird jumble of random unfinished thoughts. They made no sense, or very little sense. I had to force myself to keep reading this book. At least the last story was good. But after reading this, I would not buy any of his recent or new books in case they were like this. I’m very disappointed and sad.

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Margaret

Excellent short story collection, could be a good starting point for readers new to Gaiman

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016

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Trigger Warnings is full of the creepy and the unsettling, but also full of rich characters.

My favorite stories were "The Truth is a Cave in the Dark Mountains," a different kind of treasure seeking tale, "The Case of Death and Honey," where Sherlock tries to crack his hardest case, "Nothing O'Clock," a Dr. Who story, "Diamonds and Pearls," a very contemporary fairy tale, "Feminine Endings," creepiest love letter ever, "The Sleeper and the Spindle," a perfect fairytale retelling, and "Black Dog," where Shadow encounters the surreal in a seemingly very normal town. Oddly, I'm not a huge American Gods fan, yet I loved the short story.

Obviously, with so many favorites, this is an excellent collection. It could also be a great entry point for those unfamiliar with Neil Gaiman.

Making a Chair: Poem comparing writing to making a chair. 2.5/5

A Lunar Labyrinth: A traveler likes to visit bizarre sites, but may get more than he bargained for when he goes to a burned down lunar labyrinth. 3/5

The Thing About Cassandra: An artist finds out that the girl he made up and drew as a teenager has been speaking to his friends and family. A reread. 4/5

Down to a Sunless Sea: Flash fiction. And old woman walks in the rain, and there's a bone around her neck. A reread. 4/5

"The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains...": A dwarf asks a farmer to show him the way to the cave in the mountains that holds gold, though gold that comes at a price. This one really hit me. 5/5

My Last Landlady: A creepy poem. 4/5

Adventure Story: Flash fiction about an adventure a mother won't talk about. Listened to a version of this first on NPR. 3.5/5

Orange: Transcript from a teenager about her sister, and turning orange. Cute. I may have read this before. 4/5

A Calendar of Tales: A tale for each month. Some are really great. Reread. 4/5

The Case of Death and Honey: Sherlock's last case. 4.5/5

The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury: The title says it all. 3.5/5

Jerusalem: There's an illness that only hits in Jerusalem. Reread. 3.5/5

Click-Clack the Rattlebag: Creepy little story. 4/5

An Invocation of Incuriosity: A cabinet leads to other times. Reread. 4/5

"And Weep, Like Alexander": An uninventor walks into a bar. 3/5

Nothing O'clock: Doctor Who?!!!! 5/5

Diamonds and Pearls: A Fairy Tale: Dark, modern fairy tale. 4.5/5

The Return of the Thin White Duke: Can someone with ultimate power be happy? 3.5/5

Feminine Endings: A super creepy love letter. A reread, but still creeped me out. 4.5/5

Observing the Formalities: A poem about the fairy (or witch, or godmother, depends on the version) that wasn't invited to the christening. 3.5/5

The Sleeper and the Spindle: Wonderful short story that turns the passive Snow White and Sleeping Beauty into not so passive agents in their own futures. 5/5

Witch Work: A poem about a witch who keeps her life in a box and sells storms. 4/5

In Relig Odhrain: A poem about a new saint of Iona. Rhythm stuck with me. 4/5

Black Dog: Shadow from American Gods stops at a small town on his travels where he stays for a short time with a couple who are hiding something. Love the mix of magic and thriller. 4.5/5

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Buckycore

This was fun to read. Like floating traveling through a dream

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020

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I can't explain, but this was more satisfactory than reading his actual novels (as much as I do love them) Each story carries the same meat as a full length book, even if some are only a page long. You see just how much creativity and ideas life in Neil, and I having a buffet of his different styles and genres really made this feel like I was floating though various worlds. My favorites were the Doctor Who and Uninventor. But having a Shadow Moon short story at the end was awesome, and I hope Neil gives us more of his adventures in future short story anthologies.

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queenhobart

Not as Strong as "Fragile Things", But What Is?

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015

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Gaiman gets more experimental in "Trigger Warning" than past short story collections--and while not all of it sticks the landing as well as previous stories in "Fragile Things", it's still pretty phenomenal.

For example: "Orange (Third Subject's Response to Invesitgator's Written Questionnaire.) EYES ONLY." consists entirely of numbered responses to an interrogation of a glib teenager girl regarding her sister's supernatural disappearance. We don't get the questions, only the answers--no full-on conversations, just answers to questions--and yet Gaiman manages to deliver a fully-fleshed out storyline and cast of characters that are more memorable than just the story's unusual format.
Meanwhile, "A Calendar of Tales", which Gaiman wrote as a sort of collaboration with followers on twitter (he details the process in the foreword) seems a little over-long and too loose for my taste--but it's still an interesting experiment of a story.

Time seems to be an overarching theme of "Trigger Warnings" as well, in a way that is somewhat reminiscent of Kurt Vonnegut's fixation on the subject, but with more traditional fairy-tale horror and timey-wimey British sensibilities (yes, there's a Dr. Who story in there).

And as usual, I love the foreword. As an aspiring writer, I love Gaiman's blurbs about what he was doing at the time certain stories were being written, or hearing the process he went through to write it. The foreword also includes a short essay on the idea of "Trigger Warnings" online and in academia that is worth reading on its own, even if fiction like Gaiman's isn't your bag.

Overall, definitely worth the read, if you're already a fan, a writer, or just somebody who likes good short stories about weird, beautiful and scary things.

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Georgiana89

Solid collection of short stories with a couple of gems

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2015

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I'm not generally a big fan of short stories, tending to prefer tales I can really get my teeth into. On the other hand, I am a big fan of Neil Gaiman, so couldn't resist picking this up.

On the whole, I wasn't disappointed. Though there were inevitably some stories I liked more than others (and some that were probably objectively better or worse) a pretty high standard was kept up throughout and there were a couple of really great ones.

Unlike some short story collections, there's a lot going on here, in terms of both volume and variety. It's 350 pages long with 24 individual stories and poems. As you'd probably expect from Gaiman, to a greater or lesser degree, they could all loosely be described a belonging to a broad fantasy/supernatural/horror genre, but they span a wide range of themes and styles.

Interestingly, several stories in the collection are either what you'd almost call fanfiction if they had been written by a less well-known author (a Sherlock Holmes story, a Doctor Who story), are retellings of classic fairytales (most notably sleeping beauty and snow white), or are homages to fellow writers or musicians (Gene Wolfe, Ray Bradbury, David Bowie). Others take on folklore and history. One, Black Dog, is a spin-off from Gaiman's own American Gods. And then there are plenty of completely original pieces. They are all well-written, and most create an enjoyable sense of creepiness or mystery.

I love American Gods, so I enjoyed the story related to that, especially as it was set in the Peak District, near where I grew up. I also liked the spookiness of "A Lunar Labyrinth." My overall favorite though was "the truth is a cave in the black mountains," set in historical Scotland and merging folklore and magic, an adventure story, and a grittier tale of cattle-rustling, murder and revenge.

Overall, definitely worth a read, whether you're a fan of short stories or not, but while I enjoyed it all, only the stories mentioned above really captured my imagination.

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Amazonian Customer

Short fiction with a darker edge

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2017

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While there is a wide range of styles and voices in this volume of Neil Gaiman's short fiction, most have at least one foot firmly placed in the realm of fantasy. Any book of short stories is bound to include some that appeal more to different readers, but I found them all to be very good.

The first piece is the biggest departure from his normal style - a poem about assembling a chair when he should be (or would rather be) writing. I rather liked that - it's a gentle way into a collection that generally has a darker edge - hence the title.

The mix includes re-telling of fairy tales, a Doctor Who story (you don't need to know anything about the Doctor to enjoy this one), one set in the world of American Gods (again no prior knowledge is necessary, but it's made me want to hunt down a copy), the truly fantastical and the downright spooky. I particularly enjoyed the introduction which includes an explanation of the genesis of each story.

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Suad

There's something in there for everyone!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2015

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I have become such a huge fan of Neil Gaiman's short story collection. I am usually not a fan of short stories, and always find them lacking. Buying a book of short stories is a risk at any given time, and I always end up liking only a couple of stories out of the entire collection. Not with Gaiman. He surely knows how to spin a tale that can sometimes literally last 4 or 5 pages yet keep you invested throughout.

Of course, realistically speaking, not all stories were my cup of tea, but I would say 90% of the stories were enjoyable for me. I admit I was not a fan of the poetry segments included, but then again, I was never a fan of poetry to begin with. I also did not enjoy Nothing O'Clock at all, but again, I have never actually watched Doctor Who (I know I know, the horror!), so could not relate at all and did not really care for it.

That being said, the rest of the stories all ranged from good to great to I-can-read-this-over-and-over-and-over-again amazing. Some of my favourites included The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountain, which I have as a separate graphic novel, The Sleeper and the Spindle, which I also have as a separate graphic novel and is a great twist combo on Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, A Calendar of Tales in which Gaiman tells a different story for each month, The Case of Death and Honey is a fantastic Sherlock Holmes story which tells the tale of Holmes moving to China for a number of years to keep bees with a great twist in the end and Orange, where Gaiman provides answers to questions that we assume are part of a police interrogation, which makes for an interesting format.

In general, this is a great collection of stories that definitely has something for everyone. They are all written quite brilliantly, even the ones I didn't enjoy so much, and I think Neil Gaiman once again demonstrates his ability to write a story that falls under every genre imaginable!

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Mr. A Weston

A fright full of scaretales to chill the soul.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2016

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A fright full of scaretales to chill the soul.
That's what you'll find in Neil Gaiman's short story collection - "Trigger Warning."
Ranging from the experimental and grotesque to the ludicrously eccentric, Trigger Warning guides you through a disturbingly dark and macabre menagerie of Gaiman's musings of what it like crossing the border between 'make believe' and 'I don't want to believe that could possibly happen.'
Invite the shadows into your life...
My favorites: The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains,The Case of Death and Honey, Click-Clack the Rattlebag, Nothing o'clock, The Return of the Thin White Duke and Black Dog.

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NS

Like a British Stephen King

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2020

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Imagine Stephen King's short stories lifted-and-shifted from Maine to be a lot closer to home. If you enjoyed Nightmares and Dreamscapes (or any of King's eclectic collections) I reckon you'll love this little lot from Neil Gaiman. With humour and horror (and Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who thrown in for good measure), you never quite know what's waiting for you on the next page.

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