Send your mind places it has never been– if you dare…

Mind’s Eye Theatre is a collection unlike any other. A warlock’s brew of 12 dark but eclectic tales – spun from the most uncompromising imaginings of master
storyteller Peter van der Walt. Spanning multiple settings and eras, each story delivers a unique payload that presses emotional buttons and trips mental
switches. Accompanied by full colour, all original illustrated artworks, Mind’s Eye Theatre is a collector’s edition hardcover for true horror fans, as well as lovers of the macabre, and seekers of viscerally disturbing stories. Intense, haunting and beautiful - the stories of Mind’s Eye Theatre linger long after the last page has been read.

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Stories that trip mental switches and press emotional buttons…

  • 12 original and exceptional stories
  • Spans multiple genres and settings
  • Eclectic, macabre and powerful

A collection for the brave – this is an ideal book for those wanting to push their own boundaries and explore darker parts. Turn your commute into an ordeal, your trip into trauma, or simply turn your regular reading into a ride you will never forget. These aren’t simply 12 short stories… they are 12 well-told shockers that are as beautiful and well crafted as they are disturbing.

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A Premium Quality Collector’s Edition

  • Stylish first edition quality hardcover
  • 84 pages of illustrations
  • Exclusive author's notes on each story

Boring stories, and bland books, age quickly. Mind’s Eye Theatre is a timeless collection that will retain its beauty and its impact even if you’ve read it several times. It sits like a prize on a collector’s shelf, and it is within easy reach – not only on Halloween – whether you want a quick fix that will punch you in the gut.

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What Readers Say

  • “A masterclass in slow-burn dread... slides
    from the mundane into the surreal with terrifying grace. Goosebumps from start
    to finish.” – Victor E.

  • “Sharp, unsettling, and strangely beautiful.
    Like Stephen King met Black Mirror in a Manhattan high-rise.” – Donald M.

  • “I stopped wondering how Peter van
    der Walt jumps into so many different characters heads… they all feel so REAL…
    and started worrying about how he was jumping into mine…” – J.A. McAllister

  • ''Plays with you—gently, patiently, like a cat with a wind-up mouse—until you realize you’re not the one in control”

    – B. Brunnig

  • “Fast-paced, emotionally charged, and
    packed with raw authenticity – your next must-read.” – K.C. Blaire

  • “This is fiction that interrogates
    the soul.” – Sandy D.

Includes 12 Mind-Bending, Gut-Churning Stories:

Mr. Swindley lies for a living. True, he’s a charlatan – but the people he ‘helps’ with his psychic abilities get peace of mind – so that’s fair game. But his latest job may reveal far darker things lurking in shadows than he ever pretended…

Those things are out there, and it’s every man for himself. So far, Andy survived by sneaking and hiding. He doesn’t want to die – not like that – not flayed open and skinned alive. His tactics seem to be working, until he meets another survivor.

In a future rife with inhumanity, Bob Hadfield’s work exposes him to the worst of it. And in this conquered city after the next great war, even doing your best work can get you in real trouble.

Officer Tyler is ready to call end of watch – having lost everything that ever mattered to him. But on his last shift, a ridealong might change the course of his night, as well as his plans…

Addie is on the run from the monster she married, fearing for her life. In a dark room in the middle of nowhere, she discovers there are far more things to fear than she ever imagined…

When a hurricane hits New Orleans, past crimes are revealed. For teenager Tray, voodoo rituals and a serial killer’s lair now threaten to tear his world apart – like it did his neighbourhood.

Winter, 1871. As the nights grow longer and colder, Sheriff Jesse Whitmer is the only thing standing between the living and the dead. And neither side is willing to listen.

Newly divorced, prince of Wall Street Alan Gould finds a new home fit for royalty in the Keiser building, an imposing Neo-Gothic edifice right in the heart of Manhattan. Soon he discovers all is not as it seems… and the nights can be haunting.   

When her son was killed in a drug-fuelled car accident, Marsha Welles did what no one could have asked of her. She did not prosecute, and she was not bitter. Instead, she did the unexpected – and the very opposite. What is the secret ingredient of positive change?

It began – at least for Raj and his family in Jericho, Montana – on a Sunday night at 23:43. A show of shooting stars, and then a meteor coming down. The two men sent to inspect the crash site did not return alive, and soon the smell spread everywhere. As society devolves when it becomes clear the cavalry isn’t coming, it seems everyone knows just who to blame…

Step right up, step right in… when you come to the freakshow, it ends where it begins. A price paid in blood, your ticket to sin, if you ace the game it’s your life you’ll win. They roll into town, all giggles and grins – are the freaks on the outside, or are they within?

One of these days, I knew, purely by accident, some doomsday prepper is just gonna happen to be right. And now here we are. Fun times and major crimes and that red stuff in the water, well, it ain’t food dye. Civilization is just a lagging indicator for good times. And boy, you’ll be amazed just how quickly it goes, once it starts to go… 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mind’s Eye Theatre suitable for young readers?

Mind's Eye Theatre is definitely for adults only. They are welcome to be young, but the stories include very dark themes and some potentially distressing scenes. It is not sexually explicit, but we recommend the work to psychologically robust adults.

What happens if I am unhappy with my purchase?

Petervanderwaltshop.com offers a 100% Satisfaction guarantee. If you are not absolutely and completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return the book to your local shipping address for a full, no questions asked refund. You can also mail customer care at customercare@petervanderwalt.com or phone our customer care line at 01752 922 614.

How quickly does Mind’s Eye Theatre ship?

Customers should expect to receive their shipment within 7 working days in most market economies. In some jurisdictions, we only ship via courier because local postal services are not reliable.

Pre-Orders are available from 1 June 2025. Shipping only begins from 1 August 2025.

Are the stories available individually?

No. Some of the stories were previously available in various formats, but now the only way to get the stories is as part of the collection.

Is Mind’s Eye Theatre Available in other formats?

Not currently. It will be at least 18 months before possible extensions into paperback, ebook and audiobook formats are even considered.

Where can I buy Mind’s Eye Theatre?

Mind's Eye Theatre is available online at this store, on other online marketplaces and bookstores, as well as in leading national and regional bookstores. It is available to the book trade, and you can ask for your local bookstore to order it for you if they do not already carry copies. It is also available at various festivals.

Is Mind’s Eye Theatre only for hardcore horror fans?

It is a horror collection - but the stories are more dark than horror per se. Some are set in historical eras, others in the future. Anyone who enjoys the supernatural, psychological horror, suspense or dark settings or stories might enjoy the collection.

Is Mind’s Eye Theatre available in my country/ region?

Mind's Eye Theatre is available through global shipping from either our US or UK store. It ships locally from North America or the UK. Readers within these markets can enjoy free shipping. International shipping might be added to readers outside these jurisdictions.

How secure is the checkout on petervanderwaltshop.com?

Petervanderwaltshop.com is built on and powered by a leading e-commerce platform, and is highly secure, with triple encryption and powerful transactional safeguards. RPL and Peter van der Walt has a strict policy of never disclosing data on our customers to any third parties for any reason, and your information is never sold. We do not, in fact, deal directly with your sensitive financial data - relying on the world's premier transactional platform.

Are the artworks available separately?

We might make some posters available at some point in the future, and the complete collection of artworks are sometimes displayed at selected venues.

Is there official gear or merch available?

There might be in the near future. If you are interested, sign up for updates using your email on this page.

How do I get more stories from Peter van der Walt?

Peter van der Walt is busy working on more stories right now. He writes science fiction novels and produces horror movies. There may well be new volumes of additional stories of Mind's Eye Theatre. If you are a big fan, sign up for the subscriber's club on petervanderwalt.com

Can I get in touch with the Peter van der Walt?

In order to optimise production and guarantee his safety and privacy, Peter van der Walt can't be contacted directly. Fanmail can be sent from his website - but all mails are screened by a security and legal team. He does not read or critique manuscripts. You can get in touch with his management, business or legal team using the form on his website. Shop and customer queries can be handled by the customer care telephone line, or the customercare@petervanderwalt.com email address.