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'Slaughterhouse Blues' is up for pre-order!
Noir lovers: Blatant self-promotion time! (It'll be worth it, I swear.) My new book, "Slaughterhouse Blues," is available for pre-order in paperback and e-versions (#kindle, etc.) from Shotgun Honey and Down & Out Books; it's the sequel to "A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps," and filled with hardboiled goodness. Here's the description:
"'Slaughterhouse Blues' catches up with Bill and Fiona, the chattery and gun-happy anti-heroes of 'A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps,' soon after they’ve escaped the Rockaway Mob, the criminal enterprise from which Bill 'borrowed' several million dollars.
"Holed up in Havana, Bill and Fiona know the Mob is coming for them—it’s just a question of time. But they’re not prepared for who the Mob sends: a pair of assassins so utterly amoral and demented, their behavior pushes the boundaries of sanity. Seriously, what kind of killers pause in mid-hunt to discuss the finer points of thread count and luxury automobiles?
"Forced on the run (again), Bill and Fiona will venture from the crumbling streets of Cuba to the steaming jungles of Nicaragua, and finally back to the mean streets of New York City. If they want to survive, our fine young criminals can’t retreat anymore: they’ll need to pull off a massive (and massively weird) heist—and the loot has some very dark history…"
Just in case you haven't started the series, here's some praise for A BRUTAL BUNCH OF HEARTBROKEN SAPS:
“Dark, bleak and in-your-face, take-no-prisoners prose, everything you want in crime fiction.” —Frank Bill, author of 'Donnybrook' and 'Crimes in Southern Indiana'
“Ruthless, off-the-wall and surprisingly heartfelt, A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps is much more than a heist book, and showcases the skills of an emerging writer in Nick Kolakowski. Featuring memorable characters, a down-on-his-luck protagonist and a story that’s equal parts insane and sincere, Saps is the kind of book you read fast and revisit immediately to savor the experience again.” —Alex Segura, acclaimed author of 'Dangerous Ends' and 'Down the Darkest Street.'
Whew! Here's the link to the Down & Out bookstore, which features all kinds of special discounts, and here's the link to Amazon (if Amazon's your thing).
"'Slaughterhouse Blues' catches up with Bill and Fiona, the chattery and gun-happy anti-heroes of 'A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps,' soon after they’ve escaped the Rockaway Mob, the criminal enterprise from which Bill 'borrowed' several million dollars.
"Holed up in Havana, Bill and Fiona know the Mob is coming for them—it’s just a question of time. But they’re not prepared for who the Mob sends: a pair of assassins so utterly amoral and demented, their behavior pushes the boundaries of sanity. Seriously, what kind of killers pause in mid-hunt to discuss the finer points of thread count and luxury automobiles?
"Forced on the run (again), Bill and Fiona will venture from the crumbling streets of Cuba to the steaming jungles of Nicaragua, and finally back to the mean streets of New York City. If they want to survive, our fine young criminals can’t retreat anymore: they’ll need to pull off a massive (and massively weird) heist—and the loot has some very dark history…"
Just in case you haven't started the series, here's some praise for A BRUTAL BUNCH OF HEARTBROKEN SAPS:
“Dark, bleak and in-your-face, take-no-prisoners prose, everything you want in crime fiction.” —Frank Bill, author of 'Donnybrook' and 'Crimes in Southern Indiana'
“Ruthless, off-the-wall and surprisingly heartfelt, A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps is much more than a heist book, and showcases the skills of an emerging writer in Nick Kolakowski. Featuring memorable characters, a down-on-his-luck protagonist and a story that’s equal parts insane and sincere, Saps is the kind of book you read fast and revisit immediately to savor the experience again.” —Alex Segura, acclaimed author of 'Dangerous Ends' and 'Down the Darkest Street.'
Whew! Here's the link to the Down & Out bookstore, which features all kinds of special discounts, and here's the link to Amazon (if Amazon's your thing).
"Main Bad Guy" Is Out!
"Main Bad Guy," the third book in the "Love & Bullets" trilogy, is out! Available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine booksellers...
When I started out, I didn't intend to write a trilogy, but the characters kept speaking to me. After I finished "A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps" (the first book in the trilogy), I found myself continuing to jot down dialogue, action sequences, and so on... and soon enough, "Slaughterhouse Blues" (the second book) began to take shape.
With "Main Bad Guy," I've brought things back full-circle. Bill and Fiona, our protagonists, find themselves back in New York, hunted by villains with wildly different motives. Will they survive? Well, it's the last book, so all bets are off...
When I started out, I didn't intend to write a trilogy, but the characters kept speaking to me. After I finished "A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps" (the first book in the trilogy), I found myself continuing to jot down dialogue, action sequences, and so on... and soon enough, "Slaughterhouse Blues" (the second book) began to take shape.
With "Main Bad Guy," I've brought things back full-circle. Bill and Fiona, our protagonists, find themselves back in New York, hunted by villains with wildly different motives. Will they survive? Well, it's the last book, so all bets are off...
"Maxine Unleashes Doomsday" Up for Pre-Order
My next book, a noir/sci-fi hybrid titled "Maxine Unleashes Doomsday," is now up for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as all the other (usual) venues.
Here's the summary for ya:
The United States has collapsed. Bandits stalk the highways, preying on the weak and unaware.
In order to transport goods between heavily fortified cities, companies hire convoy escorts. Maxine is the best of these new road warriors: tough, smart, and unbelievably fast. But she also has a secret: She's the niece of New York's most notorious outlaw, a man hunted by what's left of the nation's law enforcement.
Maxine wants to live a normal, upstanding life. But a bad incident on the road leaves her mauled, penniless...and fired. If she wants to survive, she's going to need to embrace her outlaw roots--and carry off the biggest heist that the post-apocalypse has ever seen. It's a journey that will take her through obstacle after obstacle to the edge of death itself--and beyond.
"Maxine Unleashes Doomsday" smashes the gritty frenzy of "Mad Max: Fury Road" with the top-notch suspense of a crime saga like "Heat." It's a brutal thriller that offers a terrifying glimpse of our future.
Praise for MAXINE UNLEASHES DOOMSDAY:
"Take one of Richard Stark's 'Parker' novels and throw it in the blender with DVDs of 'Mad Max' and 'The Warriors.' Guess what? You just broke your blender. Find solace in this book, which is what you should have done in the first place." --Rob Hart, author of 'The Warehouse' and 'New Yorked'
"'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday' rolls in with bang-up premise and keeps on punching. This is a trip into the far future and then the near future, where the oceans have swallowed up the coasts, the United States has fractured, and people like Maxine are left in the dust. But Maxine is tough and she's got no patience for any crap and she will survive...one way or another. Filled with a terrific carnival cast of characters, cracker-jack scenes, and Kolakowski's witty prose, 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday' is a fantastic read and definitely well worth your time." --Jen Conley, author of 'Seven Ways to Get Rid of Harry' and 'Cannibals: Stories from the Edge of the Pine Barrens'
"Loaded with savvy world-building, memorable characters and precise, sharp plotting, I devoured Nick Kolakowski's latest. The post-apocalyptic and wonderfully bonkers 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday' will keep you turning pages at a breakneck pace." --Alex Segura, author of 'Blackout' and 'Dangerous Ends'
"I don't know which is more terrifying: how wildly inventive this book is, or how close this fractured world is to ours. In 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday,' Kolakowski gives us the hero we need for the apocalypse we deserve." --Nik Korpon, author of 'Wear Your Home Like a Scar' and 'Old Ghosts'
"If George Miller ('Mad Max') and Sol Yurick ('The Warriors') had a bastard kid, there's a good chance it would be Nick Kolakowski's 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday.' White hot words and images of a crumbling society leap off the page giving the reader a scary look at a future which, in light of what's going on today, is not so far-fetched. Kolakowski is a master at creating fascinating, horrifying characters fighting for existence in a world gone wild." --Charles Salzberg, Shamus Award-nominated author of 'Swann's Last Song' and 'Second Story Man'
I've been working on this one for years, so I have quite a bit of personal pride in it. Hopefully the future portrayed in the book isn't the one that actually comes to pass.
Here's the summary for ya:
The United States has collapsed. Bandits stalk the highways, preying on the weak and unaware.
In order to transport goods between heavily fortified cities, companies hire convoy escorts. Maxine is the best of these new road warriors: tough, smart, and unbelievably fast. But she also has a secret: She's the niece of New York's most notorious outlaw, a man hunted by what's left of the nation's law enforcement.
Maxine wants to live a normal, upstanding life. But a bad incident on the road leaves her mauled, penniless...and fired. If she wants to survive, she's going to need to embrace her outlaw roots--and carry off the biggest heist that the post-apocalypse has ever seen. It's a journey that will take her through obstacle after obstacle to the edge of death itself--and beyond.
"Maxine Unleashes Doomsday" smashes the gritty frenzy of "Mad Max: Fury Road" with the top-notch suspense of a crime saga like "Heat." It's a brutal thriller that offers a terrifying glimpse of our future.
Praise for MAXINE UNLEASHES DOOMSDAY:
"Take one of Richard Stark's 'Parker' novels and throw it in the blender with DVDs of 'Mad Max' and 'The Warriors.' Guess what? You just broke your blender. Find solace in this book, which is what you should have done in the first place." --Rob Hart, author of 'The Warehouse' and 'New Yorked'
"'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday' rolls in with bang-up premise and keeps on punching. This is a trip into the far future and then the near future, where the oceans have swallowed up the coasts, the United States has fractured, and people like Maxine are left in the dust. But Maxine is tough and she's got no patience for any crap and she will survive...one way or another. Filled with a terrific carnival cast of characters, cracker-jack scenes, and Kolakowski's witty prose, 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday' is a fantastic read and definitely well worth your time." --Jen Conley, author of 'Seven Ways to Get Rid of Harry' and 'Cannibals: Stories from the Edge of the Pine Barrens'
"Loaded with savvy world-building, memorable characters and precise, sharp plotting, I devoured Nick Kolakowski's latest. The post-apocalyptic and wonderfully bonkers 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday' will keep you turning pages at a breakneck pace." --Alex Segura, author of 'Blackout' and 'Dangerous Ends'
"I don't know which is more terrifying: how wildly inventive this book is, or how close this fractured world is to ours. In 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday,' Kolakowski gives us the hero we need for the apocalypse we deserve." --Nik Korpon, author of 'Wear Your Home Like a Scar' and 'Old Ghosts'
"If George Miller ('Mad Max') and Sol Yurick ('The Warriors') had a bastard kid, there's a good chance it would be Nick Kolakowski's 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday.' White hot words and images of a crumbling society leap off the page giving the reader a scary look at a future which, in light of what's going on today, is not so far-fetched. Kolakowski is a master at creating fascinating, horrifying characters fighting for existence in a world gone wild." --Charles Salzberg, Shamus Award-nominated author of 'Swann's Last Song' and 'Second Story Man'
I've been working on this one for years, so I have quite a bit of personal pride in it. Hopefully the future portrayed in the book isn't the one that actually comes to pass.
Crime Fiction, Meet Science Fiction
Over at Mystery Tribune (which is an awesome magazine, BTW, if you're into everything mystery- and thriller-related), there's a great writeup by Tobias Carroll about how science fiction and crime fiction are colliding.
Carroll focuses on three books in particular: "Maxine Unleashes Doomsday," Rob Hart's "The Warehouse," and Alex DiFrancesco’s "All City." All three of these books deal with dystopia; all are pretty... pessimistic when it comes to our chances? In any case, Carroll writes:
If you're looking for holiday books with a sci-fi theme, these three should be at the top of your list (and I wrote one of 'em, which makes me biased... sue me). Here are the requisite links:
MAXINE UNLEASHES DOOMSDAY
THE WAREHOUSE
ALL CITY
Check 'em out!
Carroll focuses on three books in particular: "Maxine Unleashes Doomsday," Rob Hart's "The Warehouse," and Alex DiFrancesco’s "All City." All three of these books deal with dystopia; all are pretty... pessimistic when it comes to our chances? In any case, Carroll writes:
"These are books that get under your skin. The best crime fiction can do that — focusing in on the way people treat one another inhumanely or depicting societal corruption. These opt for similar themes, but do so in vividly rendered near-future settings. As you take in the sights, you almost miss the dangers laying in wait — and then it’s too late. Hopefully, in reading these novels, the same isn’t true for the world we live in now."
If you're looking for holiday books with a sci-fi theme, these three should be at the top of your list (and I wrote one of 'em, which makes me biased... sue me). Here are the requisite links:
MAXINE UNLEASHES DOOMSDAY
THE WAREHOUSE
ALL CITY
Check 'em out!
Some Good Early Reviews of 'Lockdown'
So Lockdown: Stories of Crime, Terror, and Hope During a Pandemic has been receiving some very solid reviews. Check 'em out!
Washington Independent Review of Books:
"Some readers might be put off by the idea of reading stories that seem taken directly from today’s news. It begs the question: Is it too soon to be writing about the lockdown, the virus, the ways they’re affecting lives on a daily basis, and how society may evolve afterward?
"Despite that sentiment, or maybe because of it, the featured authors went to great lengths to ensure that quality narratives are contained herein. It is worth reading and savoring these stories and — why not? — even fearing the possibility that some of them might come true."
Criminal Element:
"What I enjoyed most was the different takes on the pandemic. I appreciate authors dealing with pain through the lens of storytelling. There is something for every reader, south-western meth, semi-comedic NYC jailbreaks, dystopian horror, and even a bit of hope. The variety is remarkable.
"This is a fun read for a noble cause. A stellar group of authors came together, did a great thing, and put out a solid (if fishy) volume. You should buy a copy. You will enjoy it."
Book Reporter:
"The plots are ingenious, carefully constructed and extraordinarily attention-grabbing. A man so loves his sick wife that he will murder to save her; characters struggle through their own personal versions of a living hell in hopes of finding safety, only to ultimately find tragedy and destruction; lovers end up despising each other, and murder soon ensues; a man risks his life for an opportunity to view some powerful pornography; humans-turned-zombies attack and eat the flesh of their innocent uninfected victims.
"The editors wisely finish the collection with two stories that feature escapes to fantasy lands of beauty and love, though both, of course, also offer up gory diseases, horror and death. In these two pieces --- and only in these two --- can we vaguely glimpse glimmers of hope. I highly recommend LOCKDOWN for those with strong stomachs and an appreciation for imaginative literature. But if you usually read primarily for escape from your daily troubles, run away."
Sci-Fi and Scary:
"In 'Lockdown,' 19 of today’s finest suspense, horror, and crime writers explore how humanity reacts to the ultimate pandemic. From New York City to the Mexican border, from the Deep South to the misty shores of Seattle, their characters are fighting for survival against incredible odds. An anthology for our time, showing how the worst crises can lead to the best of us."
BOLO Books:
"In this anthology, a collection of excellent authors have written stories that highlight the challenges of lockdown during a major world pandemic. While not specifically about the Covid-19 pandemic, these tales will feel authentic to everyone as we all now understand what it means to face one of our most formidable enemies – an uncontrolled virus."
Washington Independent Review of Books:
"Some readers might be put off by the idea of reading stories that seem taken directly from today’s news. It begs the question: Is it too soon to be writing about the lockdown, the virus, the ways they’re affecting lives on a daily basis, and how society may evolve afterward?
"Despite that sentiment, or maybe because of it, the featured authors went to great lengths to ensure that quality narratives are contained herein. It is worth reading and savoring these stories and — why not? — even fearing the possibility that some of them might come true."
Criminal Element:
"What I enjoyed most was the different takes on the pandemic. I appreciate authors dealing with pain through the lens of storytelling. There is something for every reader, south-western meth, semi-comedic NYC jailbreaks, dystopian horror, and even a bit of hope. The variety is remarkable.
"This is a fun read for a noble cause. A stellar group of authors came together, did a great thing, and put out a solid (if fishy) volume. You should buy a copy. You will enjoy it."
Book Reporter:
"The plots are ingenious, carefully constructed and extraordinarily attention-grabbing. A man so loves his sick wife that he will murder to save her; characters struggle through their own personal versions of a living hell in hopes of finding safety, only to ultimately find tragedy and destruction; lovers end up despising each other, and murder soon ensues; a man risks his life for an opportunity to view some powerful pornography; humans-turned-zombies attack and eat the flesh of their innocent uninfected victims.
"The editors wisely finish the collection with two stories that feature escapes to fantasy lands of beauty and love, though both, of course, also offer up gory diseases, horror and death. In these two pieces --- and only in these two --- can we vaguely glimpse glimmers of hope. I highly recommend LOCKDOWN for those with strong stomachs and an appreciation for imaginative literature. But if you usually read primarily for escape from your daily troubles, run away."
Sci-Fi and Scary:
"In 'Lockdown,' 19 of today’s finest suspense, horror, and crime writers explore how humanity reacts to the ultimate pandemic. From New York City to the Mexican border, from the Deep South to the misty shores of Seattle, their characters are fighting for survival against incredible odds. An anthology for our time, showing how the worst crises can lead to the best of us."
BOLO Books:
"In this anthology, a collection of excellent authors have written stories that highlight the challenges of lockdown during a major world pandemic. While not specifically about the Covid-19 pandemic, these tales will feel authentic to everyone as we all now understand what it means to face one of our most formidable enemies – an uncontrolled virus."
'Absolute Unit' Is Out!
"Absolute Unit," my latest (and first!) noir-horror-comedy, came out last week from Crystal Lake Publishing! This book, written during the pandemic, is very close to my heart (and my liver, and my stomach, and my spleen). It's available on Amazon (Kindle and paperback) but wider distribution via other portals, bookstores, libraries, and audiobook is imminent. Nonetheless, if you're an Amazon user, I'd be in your debt if you'd order it from them -- early sales always help a lot of things.
Here's the plot: "Absolute Unit" is a dark carnival ride through the underside of the American Dream, where hustlers and parasites fight to survive against gun-toting furries, sarcastic drug kingpins, old ladies who are startlingly good with knives, and angry ex-girlfriends. It’s a hardboiled slice of modern American horror that asks the deepest question of all: Is the human race worth saving?
Bill is a nobody, a health inspector who’s not above taking a few dollars to overlook a restaurant’s mouse problem, and hated by nearly everyone except his long-suffering girlfriend. His nephew, Trent, isn’t much better: sexually and morally confused, he’s probably the worst teenage con artist on the East Coast. But today, these two losers are going to become the most important people in the world.
That’s because Bill and Trent harbor a sentient parasite with a sarcastic sense of humor and a ravenous appetite. As the parasite figures out how to control its new human hosts, the focus of its desires grows from delicious cheeseburgers and beer to something much darker and more dangerous.
We also have some neat-o blurbs rolling in (and many more to come):
"[This] bizarro crime horror story is a friggin' blast, packed chock full of comedy, outrageousness, and violence."—Michael Patrick Hicks, author of "The Resurrectionists"
"...takes the basic concept of a thriller, dials up the body horror, and puts a blackly comedic twist on the whole thing, the end result being uniquely entertaining and gleefully bonkers."— Richard Martin, Horror Oasis
"Action-packed, gory, and hilarious. I loved it!"—Michelle Garza
"Absolute Unit is a kick in the groin to all those who hold "traditional values" dear. It is the American nightmare made flesh with all the hidden seediness and sordid behavior of a rotten and decayed culture placed front and center for your reading pleasure. It's a nasty, dirty read, and I couldn't put it down."—Rex Hurst, author of "What Hell May Come"
Here's the plot: "Absolute Unit" is a dark carnival ride through the underside of the American Dream, where hustlers and parasites fight to survive against gun-toting furries, sarcastic drug kingpins, old ladies who are startlingly good with knives, and angry ex-girlfriends. It’s a hardboiled slice of modern American horror that asks the deepest question of all: Is the human race worth saving?
Bill is a nobody, a health inspector who’s not above taking a few dollars to overlook a restaurant’s mouse problem, and hated by nearly everyone except his long-suffering girlfriend. His nephew, Trent, isn’t much better: sexually and morally confused, he’s probably the worst teenage con artist on the East Coast. But today, these two losers are going to become the most important people in the world.
That’s because Bill and Trent harbor a sentient parasite with a sarcastic sense of humor and a ravenous appetite. As the parasite figures out how to control its new human hosts, the focus of its desires grows from delicious cheeseburgers and beer to something much darker and more dangerous.
We also have some neat-o blurbs rolling in (and many more to come):
"[This] bizarro crime horror story is a friggin' blast, packed chock full of comedy, outrageousness, and violence."—Michael Patrick Hicks, author of "The Resurrectionists"
"...takes the basic concept of a thriller, dials up the body horror, and puts a blackly comedic twist on the whole thing, the end result being uniquely entertaining and gleefully bonkers."— Richard Martin, Horror Oasis
"Action-packed, gory, and hilarious. I loved it!"—Michelle Garza
"Absolute Unit is a kick in the groin to all those who hold "traditional values" dear. It is the American nightmare made flesh with all the hidden seediness and sordid behavior of a rotten and decayed culture placed front and center for your reading pleasure. It's a nasty, dirty read, and I couldn't put it down."—Rex Hurst, author of "What Hell May Come"
'Absolute Unit' is on Sale!
Hey all!
"Absolute Unit," my heartwarming tale of a boy and his sentient, sarcastic, world-conquering parasite, is on sale on Kindle today for a mere $0.99! If you haven't picked up this horror-comedy yet, things get... weird. Splattery. And maybe life-affirming?
Here's what some fine folks and publications have said about "Absolute Unit" so far:
"[This] bizarro crime horror story is a friggin' blast, packed chock full of comedy, outrageousness, and violence."—Michael Patrick Hicks, author of The Resurrectionists
"...takes the basic concept of a thriller, dials up the body horror, and puts a blackly comedic twist on the whole thing, the end result being uniquely entertaining and gleefully bonkers."— Richard Martin, Horror Oasis
"Action-packed, gory, and hilarious. I loved it!"—Michelle Garza
"Absolute Unit is a kick in the groin to all those who hold "traditional values" dear. It is the American nightmare made flesh with all the hidden seediness and sordid behavior of a rotten and decayed culture placed front and center for your reading pleasure. It's a nasty, dirty read, and I couldn't put it down."—Rex Hurst, author of What Hell May Come
"The best parts of this book are the action sequences and the sharp wit laced throughout. Bill is not a great person and hearing from the perspective of the sentient parasite within him is truly unique. Once Trent gets involved, the story pivots and, while we still hear from the parasite, it is nice to have the added POV. 'Absolute Unit' speeds along and readers will be pleased with the entertainment factor."—Tracy Robinson, HorrorDNA
"With a plot like a hot-wired hot rod whose brakes have just failed, Absolute Unit will worm its way into your central nervous system just as effectively as its parasitic narrator, and the results will be equally catastrophic. High tension, humorous horror with a gloriously high body count." - Jasper Bark, author of Run to Ground
"Absolute Unit," my heartwarming tale of a boy and his sentient, sarcastic, world-conquering parasite, is on sale on Kindle today for a mere $0.99! If you haven't picked up this horror-comedy yet, things get... weird. Splattery. And maybe life-affirming?
Here's what some fine folks and publications have said about "Absolute Unit" so far:
"[This] bizarro crime horror story is a friggin' blast, packed chock full of comedy, outrageousness, and violence."—Michael Patrick Hicks, author of The Resurrectionists
"...takes the basic concept of a thriller, dials up the body horror, and puts a blackly comedic twist on the whole thing, the end result being uniquely entertaining and gleefully bonkers."— Richard Martin, Horror Oasis
"Action-packed, gory, and hilarious. I loved it!"—Michelle Garza
"Absolute Unit is a kick in the groin to all those who hold "traditional values" dear. It is the American nightmare made flesh with all the hidden seediness and sordid behavior of a rotten and decayed culture placed front and center for your reading pleasure. It's a nasty, dirty read, and I couldn't put it down."—Rex Hurst, author of What Hell May Come
"The best parts of this book are the action sequences and the sharp wit laced throughout. Bill is not a great person and hearing from the perspective of the sentient parasite within him is truly unique. Once Trent gets involved, the story pivots and, while we still hear from the parasite, it is nice to have the added POV. 'Absolute Unit' speeds along and readers will be pleased with the entertainment factor."—Tracy Robinson, HorrorDNA
"With a plot like a hot-wired hot rod whose brakes have just failed, Absolute Unit will worm its way into your central nervous system just as effectively as its parasitic narrator, and the results will be equally catastrophic. High tension, humorous horror with a gloriously high body count." - Jasper Bark, author of Run to Ground
"Love & Bullets" Excerpt and More
Hey all!
So "Love & Bullets: Megabomb Edition" has been out in the world for a little over two weeks. Thanks to everyone who's taken the plunge on it -- the early feedback has been intensely gratifying, given the amount of work involved. (It's also been pretty cool to see how folks react to the ton of added material and the adjusted ending.)
CrimeReads has a new excerpt from the book you can check out, featuring a nail-biting chase through Havana. Over at Criminal Element, I also have a long essay that (spoilers!) breaks down how and why I brought a crucial character back to life.
There have also been some cool reviews, including a lengthy one at Do Some Damage and a nice pop at Irresponsible Reader. If you've read "Love & Bullets," please feel free to leave a review on Amazon or here on Goodreads; it's enormously appreciated and helps get the word out.
If you're interested in grabbing a paperback or e-book of "Love & Bullets," you can head over to Amazon or the bookseller of your choice. I highly suggest buying enough copies to make a cool little holiday fort right in your living room.
So "Love & Bullets: Megabomb Edition" has been out in the world for a little over two weeks. Thanks to everyone who's taken the plunge on it -- the early feedback has been intensely gratifying, given the amount of work involved. (It's also been pretty cool to see how folks react to the ton of added material and the adjusted ending.)
CrimeReads has a new excerpt from the book you can check out, featuring a nail-biting chase through Havana. Over at Criminal Element, I also have a long essay that (spoilers!) breaks down how and why I brought a crucial character back to life.
There have also been some cool reviews, including a lengthy one at Do Some Damage and a nice pop at Irresponsible Reader. If you've read "Love & Bullets," please feel free to leave a review on Amazon or here on Goodreads; it's enormously appreciated and helps get the word out.
If you're interested in grabbing a paperback or e-book of "Love & Bullets," you can head over to Amazon or the bookseller of your choice. I highly suggest buying enough copies to make a cool little holiday fort right in your living room.
