title: The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 24
author: Stephen Jones
description: <DIV>Stephen Jones has won numerous World Fantasy Awards, Horror Writers Association Bram Stoker Awards, and International Horror Guild Awards. He lives in London, England.<BR></DIV>
zlib_text: **MORE PRAISE FOR "THE PRINCE OF EARTH"**
  
  "...a horror story in the truest sense, but not one filled with gore and
  mayhem. No zombies or vampires live within these pages, although there are
  pages alive with monstrous activities. Here, the reader will deal with the
  very core of what is or is not humane in the essence of one's character."
  
  **-- Vitina Molgaard,  
  [HorrorNovelReviews.com](http://www.HorrorNovelReviews.com) **
  
  "Robinson has a way of startling even those who think they can't be surprised
  by a plot twist or tangle. The subtleties with which he conveys profound
  images, thoughts or ideas are often so skillfully crafted, readers will find
  themselves going back to re-read things just so they can enjoy them a second
  time. … A fine mastery of the literary craft."
  
  **-- Catherine Cruzan,  
  author, _Elfkind_ **
  
  **PRAISE FOR MIKE ROBINSON**
  
  "One of the best voices in speculative fiction today."
  
  **-- Leslie Ann Moore,  
  bestselling author of the _Griffin 's Daughter_ trilogy**
  
  "