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By Chuggers
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tim28212 wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:09 pm my current seasonal reading
I like what I've read of Keisling, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Devil Creek....pretty curious about that October Drrams as well.....

Did you guys see Brian Keene reveal the contents of his anthology, The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand....?

https://www.briankeene.com/news/the-end ... -the-stand
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By tim28212
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Chuggers wrote: Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:52 am
tim28212 wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:09 pm my current seasonal reading
I like what I've read of Keisling, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Devil Creek....pretty curious about that October Drrams as well.....

Did you guys see Brian Keene reveal the contents of his anthology, The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand....?

https://www.briankeene.com/news/the-end ... -the-stand
October Dreams is a good Halloween anthology put together by Cemetery Dance. Short stories and favorite Halloween memories from a ton of authors. My copy isn't signed, just a trade HB and I'm about 2/3rd through. Devil's Creek is my first Keisling and I really liked it. Small town horror, religion gone bad/cults, and a bit of cosmic/HP Lovecraft. This one is a keeper and I'm looking forward to reading more from him.
By Chuggers
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tim28212 wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:20 pm
Chuggers wrote: Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:52 am
tim28212 wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:09 pm my current seasonal reading
I like what I've read of Keisling, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Devil Creek....pretty curious about that October Drrams as well.....

Did you guys see Brian Keene reveal the contents of his anthology, The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand....?

https://www.briankeene.com/news/the-end ... -the-stand
October Dreams is a good Halloween anthology put together by Cemetery Dance. Short stories and favorite Halloween memories from a ton of authors. My copy isn't signed, just a trade HB and I'm about 2/3rd through. Devil's Creek is my first Keisling and I really liked it. Small town horror, religion gone bad/cults, and a bit of cosmic/HP Lovecraft. This one is a keeper and I'm looking forward to reading more from him.
Appreciate the reply! Gotta get my hands on Devil's Creek!
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By deafmetal
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Chuggers wrote: Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:52 am
tim28212 wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:09 pm my current seasonal reading
I like what I've read of Keisling, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Devil Creek....pretty curious about that October Drrams as well.....

Did you guys see Brian Keene reveal the contents of his anthology, The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand....?

https://www.briankeene.com/news/the-end ... -the-stand
Thank you for the heads up on this collection.
By Chuggers
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deafmetal wrote: Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:58 pm
Chuggers wrote: Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:52 am
tim28212 wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:09 pm my current seasonal reading
I like what I've read of Keisling, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Devil Creek....pretty curious about that October Drrams as well.....

Did you guys see Brian Keene reveal the contents of his anthology, The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand....?

https://www.briankeene.com/news/the-end ... -the-stand
Thank you for the heads up on this collection.
Of course, just ordered a copy! Tempered expectations but very hopeful!
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By tim28212
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diving into book 4 in the Matthew Corbett series. Robert McCammon is just so, so good. Can't recommend him enough if you have never read anything by him.
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By Chuggers
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tim28212 wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:56 pm diving into book 4 in the Matthew Corbett series. Robert McCammon is just so, so good. Can't recommend him enough if you have never read anything by him.
Tim, I've shied away from these as the first one seems to be a kind of historical fiction, adventure series but as they go on they seem darker...am I way off on these?
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By tim28212
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Chuggers wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:58 pm
tim28212 wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:56 pm diving into book 4 in the Matthew Corbett series. Robert McCammon is just so, so good. Can't recommend him enough if you have never read anything by him.
Tim, I've shied away from these as the first one seems to be a kind of historical fiction, adventure series but as they go on they seem darker...am I way off on these?
No, that's pretty much right. I understand your reservation about the first book, Speaks the Nightbird, I had them too the first time I read it. But don't let the "historical fiction" label put you off. It's a good murder mystery tied up in witchcraft conspiracy with an eclectic cast of characters. If you like Robert McCammon you should really give it a try. And if you're wanting to read the series I highly recommend starting at the beginning. And yes, the further along the books go the darker they get. I've started rereading the series because the final book, Leviathan, is getting released in December. If you decide to dive in let me know how it goes. :)
By Chuggers
#155018
tim28212 wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:49 pm
Chuggers wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:58 pm
tim28212 wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:56 pm diving into book 4 in the Matthew Corbett series. Robert McCammon is just so, so good. Can't recommend him enough if you have never read anything by him.
Tim, I've shied away from these as the first one seems to be a kind of historical fiction, adventure series but as they go on they seem darker...am I way off on these?
No, that's pretty much right. I understand your reservation about the first book, Speaks the Nightbird, I had them too the first time I read it. But don't let the "historical fiction" label put you off. It's a good murder mystery tied up in witchcraft conspiracy with an eclectic cast of characters. If you like Robert McCammon you should really give it a try. And if you're wanting to read the series I highly recommend starting at the beginning. And yes, the further along the books go the darker they get. I've started rereading the series because the final book, Leviathan, is getting released in December. If you decide to dive in let me know how it goes. :)
Right on, I'll add it to the list!
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By tim28212
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Half way through book book 5 with Matthew Corbett. I'm also reading the short stories Robert McCammon wrote in the time frame of the books.
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By Chuggers
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tim28212 wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm Half way through book book 5 with Matthew Corbett. I'm also reading the short stories Robert McCammon wrote in the time frame of the books.
These do sound more intriguing as the series goes, i did see the final installment was just released this week......also finished his novel MINE last week....man what a character he created in Mary Terror. I loved, LOVED all the 60's & 70's counterculture subplots and background
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By tim28212
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Chuggers wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:32 pm
tim28212 wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm Half way through book book 5 with Matthew Corbett. I'm also reading the short stories Robert McCammon wrote in the time frame of the books.
These do sound more intriguing as the series goes, i did see the final installment was just released this week......also finished his novel MINE last week....man what a character he created in Mary Terror. I loved, LOVED all the 60's & 70's counterculture subplots and background
I just got my trade edition of the last installment this past week. A limited signed edition is scheduled for Q1 of next year from Lividian Press.

MINE is really good! I haven't read it since it was initially published but that opening chapter really stuck with me. I think it would make a great limited series. Unless they ruined it like they did his book Stinger, which was the Teacup series on Peacock.
By Chuggers
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I haven't watched TEACUP, I'm curious but haven't read Stinger yet either so no rush. Yours is actually the first reaction I've seen to the series at all....but yeah that first chapter, that's what hooked me. I stacked up three of his novels I had on hand to read the opening lines and see which one ignited my brain....and MINE was on the bottom of the stack because the jacket copy just didn't scream READ IMMEDIATELY but holy shit was I wrong
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