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Badlands
Car Nex: Badlands is a novelette written by acclaimed horror author, Stuart Keane. Badlands imagines the Car Nex in the wild west, where cowboys meet hell beast. It is high noon as the law of a beleaguered little town, a pack of bloodthirsty bandits and the voracious sand storm known as the Car Nex prepare for a showdown.
The Car Nex story series presents tales from a variety of horror authors based on Terry M. West's wicked demon, the Car Nex.
The Car Nex story series presents tales from a variety of horror authors based on Terry M. West's wicked demon, the Car Nex.
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2015
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About the author
Stuart Keane
55 books145 followersAt the age of seven, I fell in love with the written word. Since that fateful day, I've dreamt of writing my own novels. In April 2014, twenty-five years later, that dream finally came true.
Writing is, and always has been, my passion. I revel in creating characters, unique worlds, realistic environments, and situations and stories that hook the reader. Reading stories of this kind inspires me so returning the favour has always been important to me, as a writer and a fan of literature.
I'm also a co-director at Dark Chapter Press, an English-based horror publisher, so pop over to my website for more information, including a fan club, the latest submission calls and new releases.
Writing is, and always has been, my passion. I revel in creating characters, unique worlds, realistic environments, and situations and stories that hook the reader. Reading stories of this kind inspires me so returning the favour has always been important to me, as a writer and a fan of literature.
I'm also a co-director at Dark Chapter Press, an English-based horror publisher, so pop over to my website for more information, including a fan club, the latest submission calls and new releases.
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December 1, 2021
Good story. I love the Car-Nex series!
The originator, Terry West is still my favorite Car-Nex guy! I'm glad he shared this origin story, and let other authors go for it, but they should give some love to West. After all, he began the whole thing!
The originator, Terry West is still my favorite Car-Nex guy! I'm glad he shared this origin story, and let other authors go for it, but they should give some love to West. After all, he began the whole thing!
January 22, 2016
Following on from Shaun Hupp's Trailer Park story, Keane brings us the latest installment of the Car Nex series.
The story takes us back to the wild west, where we follow a couple of outlaws; Morgan Sprake and Matthew Hickman. (Yes).
The scene is set as both men are staring down the barrel of a gun, belonging to lawman - Sherrif Bradley. Both men are wanted for their involvement in the cold blooded murder of an innkeeper, and cattle hand in Santa Fe. A bounty has been set on their heads for the mere sum of $100. Cowboy Matt feels that this doesn't do justice to their reputation, so to up the ante, blows the law mans brains out.
As night falls, the two men sit discussing the boundaries that Matt wants to push. He wants to be remembered by their own legacy; one of the true greats. He shares a story of forbidden love with Morgan, and they discuss the evil in the world.
Morgan becomes concerned, and suspects that Matt is drunk, when he claims to have already been face to face with Lucifer, and produces a pendant, where he claims he can summon a demon to this world to wreak havoc. Herein lies Matt's legacy.
As the two men ride into a new town; The Strip. The hostile reception that they receive from the locals, and a run in with a man of the cloth; Father Lennon, leads to a very unfortunate confrontation; Don't bring a knife to a gunfight, bring a demon.
So, what can you expect? Fun. That is the real word to describe this story. I make no secrets about my fondness for this author's work, and again, Keane injects his trademark, meticulous scene setting, and addictive prose from the offset. The descrptives are real, and feel genuine, he really did his homework. It's a fantastic read. Full of violence, and chaos, and yes, for the fun of it.
It's a short story, the characters are great, and Keane once again shows that his writing is diverse enough to pack a hell of a punch in any circumstance. Please don't over think it, take it for what it is, with gritty dialogue and a closing scene that will leave you like you have been slapped around the chops, its a great addition to the Car Nex legacy.
Lets see where the baton gets passed next. Terry West - Hint, hint.
In summary, cracking short read, and the most handsome cowboy in the wild west.
My rating 5/5
The story takes us back to the wild west, where we follow a couple of outlaws; Morgan Sprake and Matthew Hickman. (Yes).
The scene is set as both men are staring down the barrel of a gun, belonging to lawman - Sherrif Bradley. Both men are wanted for their involvement in the cold blooded murder of an innkeeper, and cattle hand in Santa Fe. A bounty has been set on their heads for the mere sum of $100. Cowboy Matt feels that this doesn't do justice to their reputation, so to up the ante, blows the law mans brains out.
As night falls, the two men sit discussing the boundaries that Matt wants to push. He wants to be remembered by their own legacy; one of the true greats. He shares a story of forbidden love with Morgan, and they discuss the evil in the world.
Morgan becomes concerned, and suspects that Matt is drunk, when he claims to have already been face to face with Lucifer, and produces a pendant, where he claims he can summon a demon to this world to wreak havoc. Herein lies Matt's legacy.
As the two men ride into a new town; The Strip. The hostile reception that they receive from the locals, and a run in with a man of the cloth; Father Lennon, leads to a very unfortunate confrontation; Don't bring a knife to a gunfight, bring a demon.
So, what can you expect? Fun. That is the real word to describe this story. I make no secrets about my fondness for this author's work, and again, Keane injects his trademark, meticulous scene setting, and addictive prose from the offset. The descrptives are real, and feel genuine, he really did his homework. It's a fantastic read. Full of violence, and chaos, and yes, for the fun of it.
It's a short story, the characters are great, and Keane once again shows that his writing is diverse enough to pack a hell of a punch in any circumstance. Please don't over think it, take it for what it is, with gritty dialogue and a closing scene that will leave you like you have been slapped around the chops, its a great addition to the Car Nex legacy.
Lets see where the baton gets passed next. Terry West - Hint, hint.
In summary, cracking short read, and the most handsome cowboy in the wild west.
My rating 5/5
February 23, 2016
***** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*****
Outlaws Morgan and Matthew find themselves in the clutches of Sheriff Bradley. There is a bounty on the boys head for the murder of an innkeeper and cattle hand. Disappointed that their bounty is lower than expected, the outlaws decide to become infamous. After blowing away the sheriff they decide to unleash hell on earth and become bigger than the biggest outlaws; they would become legends.
I'm no stranger to the hell beast that is Car Nex. A storm of hell,agony, and brimstone created by author Terry M.West; so I had a good idea that carnage would ensue. Up until now, the works of author Stuart Keane were not even on my radar. I didn't have any indication of his writing style and etc. In saying that, I believe Mr. Keane delivered an entertaining and believable story.
His characters are fun and yet gritty. The ability to set scenery and details of the surroundings added the depth needed to make the immersion into the wild west world possible.
Author Stuart Keane brings the Car Nex to the wild west for a fun, wild, and deadly ride on the hell beast. A must read for fans of Mr. West's demonic whirlwind of death or anyone looking for a fun read. I'll be on the lookout for more of Mr. Keane's work.
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