Publisher: Crowswing Books Format: Trade Paperback This is limited to 300 trade paperbacks. Publisher description: Cover art by Ian Jarvis. With his third title, "Days of Allison," Eric explores the ways in which technology dilutes communication and human relationships. This is a stunning new novella from American author, Eric Shapiro, whose reputation as an important voice in post-modern sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres has seen praise from respected and award-winning authors such as Jack McDervitt, James Rollins, Tim Lebbon, Elizabeth Massie, Michael Oliveri, Neil Ayres, Christopher Fowler, and many others. Praise for the author's previous novella, "It's Only Temporary": "Eric Shapiro's It's Only Temporary is an apocalyptic masterpiece: harrowing, hilarious, disturbing, heartfelt, and suspenseful. Not to be missed!" James Rollins, best-selling author of Sandstorm and Map of Bones "It's Only Temporary reads like a road movie travelling toward Armageddon, and its powerful, stylish writing and raw emotion will stay with you for a long, long time." Tim Lebbon, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Desolation "Relentless. Shapiro delivers a compelling narrative." Jack McDevitt, Darrell Award-winning author of Eternity Road "Eric Shapiro has created a gloriously horrific, touchingly intimate tale of the surreal reality of a world turned inside out; of one man's very human, very brutal struggle to 'grow the fuck up' as everything around him races headlong into madness." --Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sineater "Shapiro has crafted a damn near perfect Apocalypse story in It's Only Temporary; it shuns the usual trappings of the genre, concentrating on people and life rather than impossible schemes and crazy gadgets. A very engaging read!" --Michael Oliveri, Bram Stoker Award winning author of Deadliest of the Species "Eric Shapiro has produced a manic road-trip story set at the edge of both the end of the world and his narrator's sanity. In spite of the energetic, farcical feel of the book, It's Only Temporary delineates eerily the all too credible behaviour that could occur in extreme circumstances." --Neil Ayres, author of Nicolo's Gifts "This is a strange book for sure, but - if you're feeling strange - you'll find It's Only Temporary gripping and worthwhile. The apocalyptic tension builds to a climax that's equally surreal and realistic, while the characters' reactions in the face of death are chillingly believable." --Marty Beckerman, author of Generation S.L.U.T. "A sweet tale wrapped in acid. Virtuoso storytelling, a wonderful blend of optimism and nihilism. Fierce and addictive, It's Only Temporary will stay with you a long, long time." --Adam Connell, author of Counterfeit Kings "With a meteorite mere hours away from destroying humanity, Shapiro takes us on a riveting journey - a poignant coming of age story for a young man deprived of his future. Shapiro's writing is smart, funny, and refreshingly honest. It's Only Temporary is both a page-turning adventure and a thoughtful meditation on our existence." --Peter Buchman, screenwriter of Eragon and Jurassic Park 3 "I read It's Only Temporary in one fast sitting - it's the kind of slangy, stinging, pedal-to-the-metal stuff nobody does anymore - [Shapiro] could revive the entire Impending Doom genre - cool!" --Christopher Fowler, author of Full Dark House, and three times winner of British Fantasy Awards Availability: Usually ships within 2-3 business days. Retail price: $18.50 |
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