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Now Available from Delirium Books
The small Colorado town of Black Mercy Falls has a ghastly past.
The massive waterfall above the town runs thick with black iron oxide, but there are hushed suggestions that something evil is responsible for the dark waters. Whispers of the locals connect a list of missing children with a diabolic tale of the town’s founding father. Is the waterfall haunted? Or is the town cursed by something that stalks its children by night?
Now the waterfall and the land it’s on are bequeathed to Lance Evans by his estranged uncle. But when Lance brings his wife and son to explore the inheritance, they scarcely have a chance to marvel at its beauty and settle in to the rustic cabin than good fortune is overshadowed by tragedy. Mists of the past enshroud a dark legacy that threatens to take the lives of those he loves. It’ll take all he can do to save them … or die trying.
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Praise for Black Mercy Falls:
"With their novella Black Mercy Falls, Christopher Fulbright and Angeline Hawkes have shown us why horror continues to be an essential part of our storytelling tradition ... this is great stuff. Consider it required reading for the discerning horror connoisseur."
–Joe McKinney, author of Dead City and Apocalypse of the Dead
"If a classic horror story presents a graphic and chilling depiction of awful things happening to perfectly nice people that you feel for as they struggle against evil, then Black Mercy Falls is a classic horror story. Christopher Fulbright and Angeline Hawkes have crafted a completely absorbing and -- best of all -- unpredictable tale that has sympathetic characters, vivid and rich descriptions, an eerie plot and atmosphere, and some truly startling moments of grotesque intensity. Black Mercy Falls is as much a tale of domestic tragedy as it is a very compelling horror story. Set aside some time to read it all in one sitting to get the full effect."
—William Schoell, author of Saurian, Bride of Satan, and The Dragon
"Black Mercy Falls is wonderfully creepy and atmospheric! I loved it!"
–Jeanne Stein, bestselling writer of the Anna Strong series
Scavengers, a new Fulbright & Hawkes novel, is now available through Amazon.com.
Amidst a zombie-ravaged city exposed to a toxic terrorist attack, Dejah Corliss discovers she has regenerative powers. Fast on the heels of her revelation, she fights her way across the ravaged city only to be captured by religious zealots. When a former Marine defies death to help her escape, they join forces on a desperate mission—to rescue her young daughter, a miracle healer, who has been enslaved to create feasts of flesh in a zombie camp. In a terrifying race to save the girl, they must win the ultimate battle or fall prey to a terrifying new breed of ... scavengers.
Illustrating the will to persevere against all odds, this powerful story of human emotion and survival is now available from Elder Signs Press.
Praise for Scavengers:
"With SCAVENGERS Fulbright and Hawkes bite all the way to the bone. This is a raw and savage zombie thriller." —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of DEAD OF NIGHT and DUST & DECAY
"A bold and rollcoaster ride of a novel that needs to be a part of any zombie fan's collection." —Eric S Brown, author of BIGFOOT WAR and WAR OF THE WORLDS PLUS BLOOD GUTS AND ZOMBIES
"In the endless sea of zombie novels, SCAVENGERS stands out like an amputated thumb. Fulbright and Hawkes bring what zombie fans expect...yet add enough of their own flavor to make this overpopulated subgenre fresh and exciting." —THE HORROR FICTION REVIEW
The Swan Road now available in Kindle and ePub formats, only $2.99!
Life in 10th century Norway is a challenge for man and beast. The sea, or the swan road, as it is known, plays a vital part in existence. For Tore Nordahldatr life is a constant struggle as she rages against who she is and who she wishes she could be. When a blood payment is demanded and the chieftain, Hablock Bloodaxe, is gone to sea, chaos ensues as a blood-thirsty rival family takes matters into their own hands. To escape slaughter, Tore must disguise herself as a young man until her brother Ulf can return from sea with Bloodaxe to set matters straight. Things go from bad to worse when Tore takes a sword sacred to the god, Tyr. She appeals to the goddess Sif for protection, but Sif’s bargaining with Tyr dangerously thrusts Tore into the world of men in a way not even she could imagine. Living as Eirik the Silent Graafell, Tore must prove herself worthy of the sword through battle to escape Tyr’s wrath. Even if Tore can fulfill her bargain with the gods, dealing with Ulf will be another challenge as he is dead-set on vengeance no matter who gets in his way.
"A ... revival of ancient ideas & societies, a departure from traditional characterizations and plotlines ... exciting, adventurous novel that keeps you turning pages and rooting for its heroes and heroines."
—Renaissance Magazine
“Innovative fantasy, refreshing realism, and a central character you care about from page one, The Swan Road is a triumph of Viking Age adventure like none you've ever read! Tore Nordahldatr's journey from young womanhood to Viking warriorhood and beyond, protected by the Goddess Sif and her own iron will against the curses of the God Tyr and earthly dangers all too real, is a fantastic saga of epic dimensions you must not miss!”
—C. Dean Andersson, author of I Am Dracula and the Bloodsong Trilogy
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A new collection of horror stories by Angeline Hawkes is shipping from Dark Regions Press. The book is available in three signed limited editions: 13 deluxe leatherbound hardcovers with slipcases, 100 jacketed hardcovers, and now trade paperback.
In Shades of Blood and Shadow, the palette of history and horror mingle in the hues of crimson blood and blackest death. The ghosts of the past mourn for lives unfinished, vengeance unfulfilled, and loves lost. The heart beats in a cacophony of anticipation and fear, echoing with the memory of those that once were, once danced, once believed.
Hues of fear, of woe and dying. Shades of death, of blood and shadow. Fallen women, queens, and angels. Angry men, ghosts, and devils. Life is woven in a tapestry of joy and sorrow; painted in the colors of pain, and triumph, and love. What artistry is found within the soul of every man -- some perfection, some wretched -- painted words and pictures of things glorious and of things unspeakable.
Hellnotes says: "Shades of Blood and Shadow is intelligent horror, which doesn’t mean it sacrifices emotional punch. Angeline Hawkes knows when to go for the gut, the jugular, or the heart; she does it with restraint and timing. There is a sense of place and purpose in her writing. She strikes the right balance between the blood and the shadow."
Christopher Fulbright and Angeline Hawkes have begun to release their backlist titles in Ebook format for Kindle and other e-readers.
Their first coverted title is Blood Coven. Originally released in 2007 by Dead Letter Press in a limited edition, the book is sold out from the publisher, but now available in all reader formats through Smashwords and Amazon.
They'll be releasing other backlist titles as time permits, so please visit our blogs and individual websites for more information.
Angeline's Blog: angelinehawkes.livejournal.com
Fulbright & Hawkes: fulbrightandhawkes.com
Christopher Fulbright:christopherfulbright.com
Symphony for the Forgotten, a collection of horror stories by Angeline Hawkes, is still available from Amazon.com. From ancient goddesses and Philistines to Mary Queen of Scots and the French Revolution ... from country roads to different worlds, Symphony for the Forgotten takes you on a journey through time and places feared with fourteen stories of torment and terror. Introduction by award winning author, Michael Largo.
Praise for Symphony for the Forgotten:
"Symphony for the Forgotten conjures dark and dangerous experiences, satisfyingly 'horrorific' stories seasoned with sly humor...historical epics slipstreaming into alternate realities mixed with tales modern as an internet killer...hellishly inspiring, fantastically inventive." -- C. Dean Andersson, Bram Stoker Award finalist, author of I Am Dracula, Raw Pain Max, and the Bloodsong Saga
"...a sweeping set of tales that radiate Angeline's pulse in every story...her grasp of what lurks in the heart is clear, and quite dark at times. Truly, a fine read." -- Steven L. Shrewsbury, author of Hawg and Godforsaken
Dark Futures: Tales of SF Dystopian, includes the story "Beautiful Girl" by Angeline Hawkes, and is now available from Amazon.com.
"Hold onto your head! Editor Jason Sizemore loads a shotgun with futuristic stories, puts the barrel against your brain and pulls the trigger. These stories are cutthroat, sinister, sometimes lonely and always disturbing."
-Jeff Carlson, international bestselling author of Plague Zone
The future is dark. So dark it takes the light of these bright stars to envision seventeen dystopian views.
ANCIENT SHADOWS: Dark Tales of Eldritch Fantasy is coming soon. Angeline' story, "Upon This Forgotten Altar: A Tale of the Barbarian Kabar of El Hazzar" willl appear alongside other eldritch tales yet to be announced when Elder Signs Press releases this anthology in 2011.
This anthology of dark tales touches upon a mythos unseen beneath the surface of the real world. Conducting a journey into a timeless universe of what might have been, this collection of stories contains narratives composed by today’s most popular authors of eldritch fiction. Ideal for sword and sorcery aficionados and written in the authentic style of traditional dark fantasy, this compilation is a must-have for fans of Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, and H. P. Lovecraft."
The historic horror tale "In Waters Black the Lost Ones Sleep" by Angeline Hawkes appears in Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu anthology, Frontier Cthulhu. It's now available through bookstores and the usual online retailers such as Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble online.
As explorers conquered the frontiers of North America, they disturbed sleeping terrors and things long forgotten by humanity. Journey into the undiscovered country where fierce Vikings struggle against monstrous abominations. Travel with explorers as they learn of buried secrets and the creatures guarding ancient knowledge. Go west across the plains, into the territories were sorcerers dwell in demon-haunted lands, and cowboys confront cosmic horrors. To order direct from the Chaosium site, click here.
“The Fantastical Acquisition of the Sword of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna” by Angeline Hawkes appears in Spicy Slipstream Stories edited by Jay Lake and Nick Mamatas, now available from Lethe Press.
Spicy stories that defy genre! Alluring tales that will astound readers! Slipstream stories are that weird combination of eloquent fancy and conventional literary form. Here the adventure and bosoms of the old pulps are blended with the stylistic innovations and reader affect of that non-genre genre, slipstream.
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Upcoming Publications & Other News:
Coming from Bad Moon Books in 2012, Out of the Garden and other Tales of the Barbarian Kabar of El Hazzar, a novel-length collection of the adventures of Kabar, including five reprints and the rest all new material, including two new novellas!
Coming from Bad Moon Books in 2012, Inferno: Tales of Hell and Horror, a novel-length themed collection of a journey through hell, with a forward by Robert Weinberg.
Angeline released the electronic rights for several of her stories, collections, and novellas to Fictionwise. Be sure to check out what’s available. You can also find electronic editions of Angeline's work on Amazon.com by visiting her Author Page.