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Mark Tompkins lives in Louisiana, where the haunting swamps and shifting skies fuel his imagination. A lifelong lover of horror, science, and speculative fiction, he writes stories that explore the fault lines between reality and whatever lies beyond it. When he isn’t writing, Mark can be found with his wife and their Chihuahua, enjoying water activities on Lake Bistineau, playing Fallout, reading, or sketching ideas for his next story..

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	What Grabs You 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Braindead (1992): Peter Jackson’s Bloody Brilliant Cult Classic

Before Peter Jackson became the cinematic wizard who brought The Lord of the Rings to life, he was busy splattering the screen with buckets of blood, guts, and dark humor. Braindead—also known as Dead Alive in the U.S.—is a horror-comedy masterpiece that proves Jackson has always been a visionary, just one who started with zombies instead of hobbits.

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Pieces, Mark Tompkins
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This story will definitely keep you wanting to read until you are finished. Great detail, as always with Mark Tompkins thrillers/horrors. Well written. Great short story that most can relate to, the fear of rats. Austin is a great character. Definitely recommended.

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