''The Infernal'' is a 1997 horror/

fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...

novel by Kim Wilkins. It follows the story of musician whose fans keep turning up dead and who is having memories that do not belong to her.

Background

''The Infernal'' was first published in Australia in 1997 by

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. It was later released in Germany, United Kingdom and France in 1999 and 2002. ''The Infernal'' won the 1997

Aurealis Award The Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction is an annual literary award for Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror fiction. Only Australians are eligible for the award. History The Aurealis Award was established in 1995 by ...

for best fantasy novel and best horror novel. In 2010 a limited hardcover edition was published by Ticonderoga Publications.

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* 1997 Australian novels Australian fantasy novels Australian horror novels Aurealis Award–winning works {{1990s-horror-novel-stub