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I'm reading the seventeen second miracle and it's a very good book

I just finished reading Neil Gaiman's Stardust. A magical story that put me in the mind of Boy's Life by Robert McCammon. (It wasn't quite that good, but very close.)

Joe wrote: WHITE is kind of a post apocalyptic horror novella, things moving around out in a snowstorm type story, which is right up my alley."

That sounds awesome. I'm going to have to check that one out.

i want to read Lebbon's WHITE, but i want a printed copy, and so far have yet to find one. i am also still waiting for my copy of TURN DOWN THE LIGHTS because i foolishly paid for the higher priced signed and slipcased edition, and the signature plates got lost in the mail... or so mr Chizmar sez :P currently reading volume 24(?) 2013 MAMMOTH BOOK OF HORROR STORIES which has been hit or miss, mostly hit. and Jonothan mayberry's Joe Ledger books starting with PATIENT ZERO , which is formulaic gory fun light reading. when MR MERCEDES comes out in a few months it will be time for a STEPHEN KING binge , also got four Michael Koryta books on deck and two by Jo Nesbo. ( my dad thinks id like mr Nesbo"s stuff, we shall see)

I just got all three of Michael Marshall's Straw Men series.

Jon Recluse wrote: "I just got all three of Michael Marshall's Straw Men series.


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I've read 'em all. Very solid suspense. Looking forward to your reviews of these (especially book 2).

Will wrote: "Joe wrote: WHITE is kind of a post apocalyptic horror novella, things moving around out in a snowstorm type story, which is right up my alley."

That sounds awesome. I'm going to have to check tha..."

It's great, you won't be disappointed.

Kealan wrote: "Joe wrote: "Reading WHITE by Tim Lebbon and listening to THE 5TH WAVE by Rick Yancey. Both very good so far."

WHITE is superb."

It is! And I wouldn't have caught wind of it without you posting the excellent cover you did for it, so thank you!

I'm reading THE SUNLIGHT DIALOGUES by John Gardner. First Gardner I've been tempted not to finish because he gets caught up in the power of his language instead of telling a story. Also handcopying James Lee Burke's RAIN GODS, which has been great so far. Preacher Jack is one wild character. For non-fic I'm reading MYTHOLOGY. Very cool book! The Sunlight DialoguesRain GodsMythology

I'm reading the first 48 by Tim green and it's getting good

Ila wrote: "Lee wrote:Also handcopying James Lee Burke's RAIN GODS, which has been great so far. Preacher Jack is one wild character. "

For the lesser educated among us please what is hand copying please an..."

Hi, Ila. I agree. James lee Burke is special. And Will Patton is definitely an amazing narrator of his novels. Hand copying is when I take a notepad and pen and copy one of my favorite writers novels word for word. It takes forever but I enjoy it and learn a lot.

Ila wrote: "Lee wrote: Hi, Ila. I agree. James lee Burke is special."

Lee don't know if you're on Facebook or not but I just saw this posted by James Lee Burke and wanted to share it with you, and anyone else..."

That's awesome, Jim! Thanks for sharing. You ever watch videos on Youtube about James? They're great. He's such a charming, humble, brilliant guy.

Kealan wrote: "Oddly enough, I'm reading a James Lee Burke novel now, my first (and it won't be the last): A SHINING KIND OF RADIANCE."

I hope you love his work, Kealan! I haven't read SHINING KIND OF RADIANCE yet. I've gotta rectify that!

I've read one Burke novel, In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead.

Have started reading . Not far into it, but enjoyed how it began. Meikle is a very good author, so I am sure it will continue being very good

I am reading too many books for my work schedule. Here is what I'm reading at the moment.

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I just finished an eARC of . Excellent supernatural mystery.

Starting and

Jon Recluse wrote: "I just finished an eARC of . Excellent supernatural mystery.

Starting and "

:D

I'm starting Creed too. :)
And reading dark poetry from Sandy Deluca and Marge Simon. And reading Gallery of Horror, edited by Charles L. Grant and listening to Island of Vice: Theodore Roosevelt's Doomed Quest to Clean up Sin-loving New York.
I have a full plate!

Yes, you do!

Are you enjoying Gallery of Horror?

Going back to my Grant short stories... ;)

Yay!!! :)

Jon Recluse wrote: "Yay!!! :)"

I need that reminder of what brought me to horror in the first place. :D

Kealan wrote: "I'm reading The Night We Buried Road Dog by Jack Cady."

I like Jack Cady!

I didn't know you were friends, Kealan.

I really enjoyed The Off Season. Always on the lookout for more of his books.

Jon Recluse wrote: "Yes, you do!

Are you enjoying Gallery of Horror?"

I am! So far the majority of the stories have been top notch.

Kealan wrote: "Jon: You should give The Hauntings of Hood Canal a go. It played no small part in inspiring Currency of Souls."

Sold! Thanks, Kealan!

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Peter, I've had that one for a while..supposed to be good!

I just picked up a Kindle copy of Jack Cady's .

And only .99!

That's why I grabbed it.

And my copy of is on it's way.

Started The Hauntings of Hood Canal.

I love Cady's writing! His voice is so...down to earth.

Started Hugh Howey's Shift set, a series of essays on joke telling by Issac Asimov and a fluff piece to break up the seriousness

Kealan: You hit the nail on the head with this one! Totally absorbed by Cady's storytelling.

Kealan wrote: "Currently reading THE RIVER OF SOULS by Robert McCammon."

Looking forward to reading that one!

I'm reading Mr. Mercedes and have The River of Souls lined up next. A friend gifted me a copy of the latest McCammon and I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!

How is it so far, Kealan?

Done already?
I am SUPER psyched that you liked it! I can't wait to get started. I loved how Providence Rider wound up, and how much Matthew has grown, so I'm sure I will love this one too. :)

I'm really looking forward to it, too.

Getting ready to start Jeff Strand's Kumquat soon.

Finished The Hauntings of Hood Canal.

I loved it!

Went straight onto my favorites shelf.

I am reading Undertaker's Moon by Ronald Kelly!

Peter wrote: "I am reading Undertaker's Moon by Ronald Kelly!"

I hope it's good, Peter, because I have that one on my Kindle. :)

Getting ready to read The Elementals with some of my favorite people.

Just finished Milestone: The Collected Stories. Mindblowing stuff.

C.J. Box

Just finished up Prophets of the Ghost Ants, which was a very good fantasy/science fiction book. Looking forward to the next from the author, whenever that is. Also finished up Deep Like the River that I also got in exchange fore a review. First book from Waggoner for me, but definitely can't be the last since that one was so good.

Now reading Warned and Secrets - Outcast - JournalStone's DoubleDown Series, Book V both of which I got free from the authors in exchange for a review

That's a good one, Kealan.

I'm reading THE UNCANNY by Andrew Klavan.

Lark rising

Currently reading WETBONES by John Shirley and 20TH CENTURY GHOSTS by Joe Hill

In the queue: A SHRILL KEENING by Ronald Malfi

THE BLACK ANGEL, John Connolly, THE ELEMENTALS, and an extra book or two ;)