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Nightmarescape
The Nightmarescape is a realm constituted of negative psychic energy. It reaches out to damaged souls through their dreams and pulls them in after death.
After dying, Curse reawakens in the dread realm of the Nightmarescape. At first, his recollection of his former life are broken and incomplete. Through a series of painful flashbacks, the details bleed back to him. During the quest for his memories, he learns that there is a way he can return to the previous world. A path of single-minded bloodshed follows in his wake as he is dragged into an eternal conflict during his search.
The further he goes-and the more he remembers-he begins to realize he may not want to know everything about his grim past.
"I think that when it comes to Splatterpunk, there is definitely a new force to contend with in T. S. Dann!"
-Tanya R. Simon, Author of Vengeance of the Fallen series
After dying, Curse reawakens in the dread realm of the Nightmarescape. At first, his recollection of his former life are broken and incomplete. Through a series of painful flashbacks, the details bleed back to him. During the quest for his memories, he learns that there is a way he can return to the previous world. A path of single-minded bloodshed follows in his wake as he is dragged into an eternal conflict during his search.
The further he goes-and the more he remembers-he begins to realize he may not want to know everything about his grim past.
"I think that when it comes to Splatterpunk, there is definitely a new force to contend with in T. S. Dann!"
-Tanya R. Simon, Author of Vengeance of the Fallen series
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363 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2014
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About the author
T.S. Dann
3 books67 followersT.S. Dann has collected macabre perspectives on life and death since he was very young. His creative energy is the product of a vivid imagination flooded with abhorrent dreams. Nightmarescape is his first novel in a series which explores a ghostly fantasy realm against the backdrop of dreams, memories, and death.
In his adopted hometown of Atlanta, he spent five years at Georgia State University earning a dual degree in psychology and sociology. After enduring several personal tragedies during this time, he experienced a series of night terrors that inspired the world of the Nightmarescape. After graduating with honors, he spent several years working as a sworn police officer.
Dealing with many lost and damaged souls, his time in this field proved deeply informative of his storytelling.
T.S. Dann currently resides on the outskirts of Atlanta where he works rabidly on the Nightmarescape series. A book of erudite poetry is slated for a 2015 release.
In his adopted hometown of Atlanta, he spent five years at Georgia State University earning a dual degree in psychology and sociology. After enduring several personal tragedies during this time, he experienced a series of night terrors that inspired the world of the Nightmarescape. After graduating with honors, he spent several years working as a sworn police officer.
Dealing with many lost and damaged souls, his time in this field proved deeply informative of his storytelling.
T.S. Dann currently resides on the outskirts of Atlanta where he works rabidly on the Nightmarescape series. A book of erudite poetry is slated for a 2015 release.
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July 9, 2016
Well, that was one hell of a disturbing journey. I'm not sure what attracted me to this book, but I'm glad I finally got around to reading it, though it does have its faults.
What happens when we die? Well, for the people in this book they end up in the realm of Nightmarescape - and that's because they dreamt of the place in their previous incarnation. For some it's hell, for others it's like being in wonderland. None of them were nice or innocent people in their previous lives (except for one of the minor characters who plays an important part).
Curse wakes up in Nightmarescape not knowing who he is, or where he is. Whilst he is trying to regain his senses, another character (Larry Spectre) finds him and he soon becomes his mentor. Larry must be one of the most craziest characters I've come across, possibly. Anyway, as time goes on - Curse gradually remembers who he once was: every so often he would have memories through flashbacks. These happen when he has black-outs - which usually happen at the most inconvenient times. In one of his unconscious reveries - he remembers a lost love, though he doesn't know if it's his wife or girlfriend. When he finds out about a device that can open a rip between dimensions; he sets out on a quest to find the rumoured device - so he can go back to the real world; to be with the woman he once loved - but he's not the only one looking for it.
Nightmarescape is filled with people from previous era's, so there's a lot of battles throughout. There's Vikings, Egyptians, Neanderthal's, Nazi's, World War One Soldiers, Japanese Soldiers, Knights and the Plague Afflicted; these are the people who died during The Black Death. Some fight along side each other, others against one another; it's total carnage. There are tanks, howitzers and airplanes adding to the chaos; with each battle getting more intense.
I liked how we find out how each of the characters: Larry, Banshee and Curse ended up in this nightmare realm. Banshee had a sad story to tell - though she was no angel.
Anyway, it's one crazy ride that doesn't stop to take a breath; it's deranged, emotional, even suspenseful in places - and I'm happy with how it all ended, though initially, I was a bit worried it wouldn't end the way I wanted it to.
What happens when we die? Well, for the people in this book they end up in the realm of Nightmarescape - and that's because they dreamt of the place in their previous incarnation. For some it's hell, for others it's like being in wonderland. None of them were nice or innocent people in their previous lives (except for one of the minor characters who plays an important part).
Curse wakes up in Nightmarescape not knowing who he is, or where he is. Whilst he is trying to regain his senses, another character (Larry Spectre) finds him and he soon becomes his mentor. Larry must be one of the most craziest characters I've come across, possibly. Anyway, as time goes on - Curse gradually remembers who he once was: every so often he would have memories through flashbacks. These happen when he has black-outs - which usually happen at the most inconvenient times. In one of his unconscious reveries - he remembers a lost love, though he doesn't know if it's his wife or girlfriend. When he finds out about a device that can open a rip between dimensions; he sets out on a quest to find the rumoured device - so he can go back to the real world; to be with the woman he once loved - but he's not the only one looking for it.
Nightmarescape is filled with people from previous era's, so there's a lot of battles throughout. There's Vikings, Egyptians, Neanderthal's, Nazi's, World War One Soldiers, Japanese Soldiers, Knights and the Plague Afflicted; these are the people who died during The Black Death. Some fight along side each other, others against one another; it's total carnage. There are tanks, howitzers and airplanes adding to the chaos; with each battle getting more intense.
I liked how we find out how each of the characters: Larry, Banshee and Curse ended up in this nightmare realm. Banshee had a sad story to tell - though she was no angel.
Anyway, it's one crazy ride that doesn't stop to take a breath; it's deranged, emotional, even suspenseful in places - and I'm happy with how it all ended, though initially, I was a bit worried it wouldn't end the way I wanted it to.
September 30, 2017
4.5 Stars
Nightmarescape by T.S. Dann is a science fiction horror story that could be an episode of The Twilight Zone.
Cool concept and awesome characters.
Nightmarescape by T.S. Dann is a science fiction horror story that could be an episode of The Twilight Zone.
Cool concept and awesome characters.
May 29, 2019
I enjoyed learning about the strange and surprising features and events of the Nightmarescape realm at the same perfect pace as the main character, Curse, did. Though the descriptions of violence are unflinching, they're not gratuitous. The characters are well developed, there's a solid plot threading throughout the frenetic events, and just the right balance of action and emotion. Fans of the structured chaos in Edward Lee's "Infernal" series will enjoy this book.
March 20, 2015
I won this book in a Giveaway and I have one word for it. Angry. It is so twisted and dark, but mostly just angry. The idea of it and parts of the book have a Dean Koontz or Steven King feel. I did enjoy it but like I said angry. I recommend if you love dark and twisted.
August 31, 2015
What do a bounty hunter with a chip on his shoulder, an environmental extremist who kills to make a point, and a Dr. who loves his shotgun and hootenannies have in common?? Good aim and brass balls-or at least that’s the conclusion I came to after reading this book. Nightmarescape is a thrilling, shoot’ em up, wild ride thru crazy town, complete with a love story to boot! These characters will draw you in to their world, grab hold and make you sorry to read the last page. Banshee is probably one of the toughest, strongest female characters to come off the page in a long time. Holding her own in a demon filled world of dead warriors from every century, she is never a damsel in distress. And even, saves the main character, Curse, more than a few times. Intricate and epic battles, fill the pages, as these 3 lost souls band together in a place where there is no law or order. If this is what hell is like, then I want to be there and hangout with Curse, Banshee and Larry. A fun read, with a different style, and a little bit of something for every type of fiction fan, history, elaborate fight scenes, humor, and even romance .
January 16, 2015
When Curse wakes up in the world of Nightmarescape, he has little idea what is going on at first and no memory of his past identity. But he soon meets Larry Spectre, an unlikely mentor who teaches him all there is to know about Nightmarescape and helps him when Curse discovers that there may be a way out...
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July 21, 2018
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from Goodreads.
Review: The Author does a great job of creating the World and Characters of the Nightmarescape. The book seamlessly crosses a number of Genres: horror, sci-fi, fantasy and even mixes in a bit of a love story. And If you are a fan of action you will love this book. The pace is relentless from the first page to the last. This all combines for a very entertaining read.
Review: The Author does a great job of creating the World and Characters of the Nightmarescape. The book seamlessly crosses a number of Genres: horror, sci-fi, fantasy and even mixes in a bit of a love story. And If you are a fan of action you will love this book. The pace is relentless from the first page to the last. This all combines for a very entertaining read.
June 19, 2015
Nightmarescape does justice to its name. It’s like you are in a terrifying dream that wouldn’t let go. Larry and Curse are absorbing characters. Their conversations are funny and mostly insane. I like the pace of book, and quick shift of scenes. Something suddenly happens when you’re least expecting it.
If you’re in for a black humour with fleshed out characters and good action scenes, try this one.
If you’re in for a black humour with fleshed out characters and good action scenes, try this one.
May 20, 2015
This book rocked! The carnage was over the top and non-stop, yet there was tenderness and kindness. The feeling that I was trapped in a horrid nightmare was unrelieved from the beginning to the very last word. I hope there is a sequel and it would be awesome as a movie.
I think that when it comes to Splatterpunk, there is definitely a new force to contend with in T. S. Dann!
I think that when it comes to Splatterpunk, there is definitely a new force to contend with in T. S. Dann!
December 16, 2014
wow, such a great book especially as a first novel. there are twists and turns you won't see coming.
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