Book Preview This book is due to the many people who, through their loyalty and contributions to my life, have helped make it what it is today. I would like to thank all of the following, with a special thanks to Timothy “Timmy” Keene, my brother and partner in life through the good and the … Read more
Book Preview THE RISING BY BRIAN KEENE RISING LEISURE BOOKS NEW YORK CITY For David. Daddy loves you more than infinity … LEISURE BOOKS ® January 2004 Published by Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc. Madison Avenue New York, NY10016 If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen … Read more
Book Preview Part I The Early Worm Gets the Bird There were giants in the earth in those days… It was raining on the morning that the earthworms invaded my carport. The rain was something that I’d expected. The worms were a surprise, and what came after them was pure hell, plain and simple. But … Read more
Book Preview For Geoff Cooper, Michael T. Huyck Jr., and Michael Oliveri. We are ka-tet. All for one and one for all . . . To many men life is a failure A poison worm gnawing at their heart Then let them see to it That their dying is all the more a success — … Read more
Book Preview Pat Kemp had his Tshirt off before he’d even closed the car door behind him. The night’s breeze brushed against his back. He tossed the shirt onto the car’s still hot hood. By the time they reached a good, flat, secluded spot, Karen had slipped hers off, too. Pat ‘ s eyes were … Read more
Book Preview Earthworm Gods: Selected Scenes From The End Of The World © 2008, 2009 by Brian Keene Cover Artwork © 2008, 2009 by Alan M. Clark All Rights Reserved. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either a product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any … Read more
Book Preview I didn’t shoot the bitch until she started eating Alan’s face. Before this whole thing began, I’d never shot anyone in my life. Not once. I never held a gun until a few weeks before Hamelin’s Revenge started. Hell, I never even referred to women as bitches. But that’s what she was. And … Read more
Book Preview Drew took a deep breath and crossed into the darkness. It enveloped him almost immediately, and he vanished from sight. Clay followed close behind him, if somewhat reluctantly. “Oh, damn…” Irish balked. “Move, yo.” Stan the Man pushed him forward. Irish followed after Clay. Stan the Man stayed right behind him. He stretched … Read more
Book Preview CITY OF THE DEAD BY BRIAN KEENE i HIGH PRAISE FOR BRIAN KEENE AND THE RISING! “[Brian Keene’s] first novel, The Rising, is a postapocalyptic narrative that revels in its blunt and visceral descriptions of the undead.” -The New York Times Book Review “[The Rising is] the most brilliant and scariest book ever … Read more
Book Preview Other Leisure books by Brian Keene: GHOST WALK DARK HOLLOW DEAD SEA GHOUL THE CONQUEROR WORMS CITY OF THE DEAD THE RISING This book is dedicated to the memories of Richard Laymon, Dan “UK” Thomas, and Bruce “Boo” Smith. We miss you guys… A LEISURE BOOK® February 2009 Published by Dorchester Publishing Co., … Read more
Book Preview Foreword A Punk Psychopomp Maynard James Keenan is a mysterious fountain of constant creation. From his soul-searing lyrics and extraordinary music in multiple bands to his astoundingly delicious wine, he has permeated our culture like no other artist. He straddles guises and genres and makes us wonder what could fuel such original superhuman … Read more
Book Preview F IVE centuries ago two great religious faiths arose which were to dominate the entire known world. They were founded on the teachings of two men: in the west, St. Ramusio; in the east, the Prophet Ahrimuz. The Ramusian faith arose at the same time that the great continent-wide empire of the Fimbrians … Read more
Book Preview F IVE centuries ago two great religious faiths arose which were to dominate the entire known world. They were founded on the teachings of two men. In the west, St Ramusio; in the east, the Prophet Ahrimuz. The Ramusian faith rose at the same time that the great continent-wide empire of the Fimbrians … Read more
Book Preview I T is over half a millennium since the birth of the Blessed Saint Ramusio, the man who brought the light of true belief into the western world. The empire of the Fimbrians, which once spanned the wide continent of Normannia, is only a dim memory. Their empire has been transformed into a … Read more
Book Preview A ship of the dead, it coasted in on the northwest breeze, topsails still set but the yards braced for a long-lost wind on the open ocean. The yawlsmen sighted it first, on the eve of St. Beynac’s Day. It was heeling heavily, even on the slight swell, and what was left of … Read more
Book Preview In the end, man dies like any other animal: alone, and raging against the dark. I know this. I know there is no God, no trusty patchwork of angels to speak for us. We are but cages of flesh, waiting for the worm. Some things endure. Love, hate. These can be passed down … Read more
Book Preview I would like to acknowledge the encouragement, the patience, and the sheer forbearance of several people without whom this book could not have been written. Firstly, Steve Erikson, who helped put me on the right track writing-wise again. Secondly, Simon Taylor, who is a pearl amongst editors and all-round nice guy. Thirdly, my … Read more
Book Preview To Dave Buckley, Matt Phillips, Wes Walker, Scott Weinstein, Kerry Wortzel, Rima Wiggin and others for their valuable input on early drafts of the manuscript. To Geoffrey O’Neill and James Pickral for their insight on military matters. To Hiba Mosrie, M.D., for her assistance with medical matters. All errors are mine alone. Read … Read more