# Krampus: The Yule Lord — Illustrated Novel

Krampus: The Yule Lord is Brom’s illustrated dark-fantasy novel, recasting Santa Claus mythology as a folk-horror tale set in Appalachia. It follows a failed West Virginia songwriter caught in a Christmas Eve conflict between Saint Nick and Krampus.

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- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
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- Price: 22.17 CAD
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- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 3133

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## At a glance

- A dark-fantasy retelling of Santa Claus lore framed as Appalachian folk horror.
- The story centres on a failed West Virginia songwriter drawn into a Christmas Eve struggle between Saint Nick and Krampus.
- The illustrated edition includes Brom’s artwork throughout, according to the listing.

## Pros

- Combines Christmas mythology with folk horror and an Appalachian setting.
- Illustrated edition suits readers who want artwork alongside the novel.
- The 368-page length offers a substantial standalone reading experience.

## Cons

- Its dark, twisted treatment of Santa Claus and folklore may not suit readers seeking light or traditional holiday fiction.
- The listed weight of 1.05 kg makes it a relatively substantial book to carry.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Edition: Illustrated
- Publisher: Harper Voyager
- Publication date: Oct. 27 2015
- Language: English
- Print length: 368 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-0062095664
- ISBN-10: 0062095668
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 17.78 x 2.57 x 23.5 cm
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg

## A good fit for

- Readers of dark fantasy, folk horror and reimagined folklore.
- Fans interested in Brom’s illustrated storytelling.
- Readers looking for an unsettling Christmas-season novel rather than a conventional holiday story.

## Less suited to

- Readers who prefer lighthearted or traditional Santa Claus stories.
- Those looking specifically for a non-horror fantasy or a short read.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is broadly favourable, describing an engaging, entertaining story, darkly handled folklore, and appealing illustrations. Some feedback also characterizes the book as surprisingly tenderhearted. Those reactions may matter if you want both a macabre holiday premise and illustrated storytelling, but they remain reader impressions rather than guarantees of fit.
- Positive themes: Readers praise the story as engaging and entertaining.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights the treatment of ancient folklore and the illustrations.
- Positive themes: Some readers describe the writing and emotional tone positively.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Krampus: The Yule Lord about?
The listing describes a failed West Virginia songwriter caught in an ancient conflict between Saint Nick and Krampus on Christmas Eve, in a folk-horror story set in Appalachia.
### Is this edition illustrated?
Yes. The listing identifies it as an illustrated edition and describes Brom’s artwork throughout.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 368 pages.
### Is this a light Christmas story?
No. The listing characterizes it as dark fantasy and folk horror, so it is aimed at readers comfortable with a twisted take on Santa Claus mythology.

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## Images

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