Bøker av Kevin J Kennedy

Kevin J. Kennedy has put together some of the horror world's bestselling anthologies over recent years. Now, for the first time, he has collected some of his own short stories in one place. Dark Thoughts features a brand new, eight thousand word, tribute story to Richard Laymon's Dark Mountain.Praise for the book: Kevin Kennedy is one of the new breed of horror writing talent who is beginning to make waves in the industry with his captivating style dripping with dread. Definitely one to watch.Michael Bray, author of the Whisper TrilogyDark Thoughts by Kevin Kennedy is everything you want from a horror collection and more. The variety on display here is staggering, from the supernatural to the evil in the hearts of men, but it is always underlined with a visceral grittiness that you just can't shake. I think we have horror's answer to Irvine Welsh.Lee Mountford, author of The DemonicA stunning horror collection that will keep you turning the pages long after dark.Christopher Motz, author of Pine Lakes & TenantsKevin J. Kennedy writes with an unparalleled voice that grips the reader with an alarming urgency from the first page. Each of the stories told within this solo anthology is a masterpiece of suspense and pacing, each one adeptly spun of the stuff of nightmares and evils yet undiscovered.Horror has no happy endings. And these dark tales are purely distilled, 100 proof, gut twisting horrors.Look forward to dimly lit corridors too long for the building, a feral child raised by Pavolvian parents with a taste for human flesh, a camping trip to a forbidden lake that no hikers return from, terrible choices with consequences in the world of drug trafficking, a raw and bloody Tarantino take on The Wizard of Oz classic, and more.To quote the disfigured and macabre ticket taker in the story, 'Carnivalland'"Perhaps you are meant to join us."P. Mattern, author of Strident HouseA surreal carousel ride of horror, revenge and crime. Matthew V. Brockmeyer, award-winning author of Kind Nepenthe and Under Rotting SkyA richly imagined and brilliantly executed collection of dark tales by a rapidly emerging voice in the horror genre.C.S. Anderson, author of The Black Irish ChroniclesThis horror collection will pull deep strings in your mind...The end of the world through a double-decker's window glass. Torture -ashes to ashes. Have you tried to walk in a cannibal's shoes? They have their own ghosts...Would the gates of eternity have the shape of a carnival monstrosity? Oh, a drug dealer shall tremble when hearing "yes... but family."Perhaps you would prefer dancing a macabre waltz with Dorothy and her friends in the land of Oz? What about "revenge, sweet revenge"?Worry not, you can keep the fury of the gods and a flesh feast for dessert. After all... the author well knows there's no end like an ancient course to tie up this bouquet of nightmares.Did this seem to shudder? Wait until you turn the first page, it won't let you go. You'll find yourself smiling more than once, it will awake your most disturbing side.Ten stories to steal your sleep -and your mind.Enjoy.Mar Garcia - TBM Horror ExpertsDark Thoughts is an awesome collection of fast-paced tales of a wide variety of horrific topics that will keep you at the edge of your seat. From zombies, cannibals, and other monsters, to intensely dark payback and awakening a curse, there's something in this collection for every type of horror fan!Erica Robyn ReadsI laughed, I cried, and ultimately, I was left wanting more! Bravo Mr. Kennedy.RJ Roles Author of Girl's Best Friend

A to Z of Horror is Kennedy's best work yet. This collection of twenty-four stories, ten drabbles, and three poems covers every sub-genre of Horror, from the extreme to the outright bizarre. Between the pages, you'll be confronted with the monsters of humanity and beyond, including shapeshifters, cryptids, and vampires. This creepy, bloodthirsty tomb is not for the faint of heart.What are you waiting for?Kennedy's monsters welcome you to join them between the covers of A to Z of Horror. 'This tome by Kevin Kennedy is a veritable cornucopia of macabre entertainment, and a lot of bang for your buck. The author creatively covers all the bases of horror, from the pathological to the apocalyptic to the downright extreme. There's something for everyone in this big juicy collection!' - Edward Lee, author of Ouija Pig and The Bighead 'It's all here. That's the great thing about the A-Z of Horror. Whatever school or sub-genre you're into, you're going to find it here. Mutant crabs and malicious fairies, post-apocalyptic nightmares to vengeful ghosts and body horror. It lives, breathes, and lurks in the pages of this book. And every story written in Mr. Kennedy's simple, smooth, and provocative prose. Total entertainment.' - Tim Curran, author of Dead Sea and Skin Medicine. 'Brimming with retro clickers, serial killers, big-ass monster spiders, ghost chickens, and Scottish vampires, Kennedy's A-to-Z of Horror is a bawdy, blood-soaked, and blatant collection of short tales and a must-read for those who like their horror messy and irreverent.'- Lee Murray, four-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Grotesque: Monster Stories 'Reads like a wild drunken night in hell's antechamber. The ABCs were never so much wicked fun.' - Hunter Shea, Author of To the Devil, a Cryptid 'If only there were more letters in the alphabet to satisfy my craving for Kevin J. Kennedy's work! As it is, these 26 entries run the gambit of every kind of horror-reading pleasure: cruel twists, harrowing frights, and a taste for the darkness that lingers so deep in all our souls.' - Eric J. Guignard, award-winning author and editor, including That Which Grows Wild and Doorways to the Deadeye 'Kennedy is becoming a titan of the genre, dominating charts and putting out continuous, strong work. If you haven't checked him out yet, you really need to. There's plenty to choose from.' - Andrew Lennon, author of A Life to Waste 'Kennedy's work has a visceral grittiness that you just can't shake. I think we have horror's answer to Irvine Welsh.' - Lee Mountford, author of Horror in the Woods. 'Kennedy is a storyteller's storyteller. Each tale brims with anticipation; for the extreme, for the grotesque, for the delicate and emotional. This collection has something for everyone and will take you places unexpected. In a sea of constant releases, I think this one will rise above.' - Steve Stred, Splatterpunk-Nominated author of 'Sacrament' and 'Mastodon.' 'Kevin J. Kennedy's versatility as a writer knows no bounds. No matter the length or subject matter, he can tackle all without flinching. If you're searching your next horror fix, whether it start with A or Z, or any letter in between, look no further than Mr. Kennedy.' - RJ Roles, author of Pieces of Me. 'Dark, twisted tales, filled with horror, sex and drugs. Flavors of extreme, comedy, bizarro, supernatural, crime and more in this eclectic collection of stories. It has vampires, werewolves, cryptids, crab monsters and plenty more to entertain.' - Jeff Menapace, author of the bestselling Bad Games and Caleb series.

A drabble is a short form of fiction that is exactly 100 words long (not including the title). Kevin J. Kennedy, has once again brought together the best of the horror world to bring you an anthology that is packed with creepy tales. Between these pages you will find over one hundred drabbles, written by a wealth of talented authors. From the best indie horror authors to Bram Stoker award winners and Amazon top sellers. We have monsters, mayhem and madness. Come join us.Contains drabbles by, Amy Cross, William F. Nolan, Lisa Morton, Gord Rollo, Michael A. Arnzen, Mark Lukens, Richard Chizmar, Rick Gualtieri, Jeff Strand, Kevin J. Kennedy, P. Mattern, Lee Mountford, Ike Hamill, Michael Bray, Andrew Lennon, Craig Saunders, Matt Hickman, Glenn Rolfe and many more.