Dead Things

The gritty streets of CITY OF THE LOST are filled with snappy dialog, and fascinating characters, as well as a rollercoaster of a plot that doesn't slow down from beginning to end. This is the zombie crime novel we didn't know we were all waiting for. --Seanan McGuire, author of DISCOUNT ARMAGEDDON A head-shakingly perfect blend of zombie schlock, deadpan wit, startling profanity, desperate improvisation and inventive brilliance. --Kirkus (starred review for CITY OF THE LOST) It's the L.A. of noir legend, with enough of a twist to keep things fresh. --Examiner.com The funhouse reflection of L.A. Blackmoore conjures is at once vibrant, seedy, and mysterious - streets so mean, they feel as though plucked straight from Chandler's DT nightmares. CITY OF THE LOST effortlessly blends the grit with the fantastical, and paints a world in which magic is to be feared - but not nearly so much as the people behind it. --Chris F. Holm, author of DEAD HARVEST If City of the Lost is any indication, Stephen Blackmoore could be the illegitimate lovechild of James Ellroy and George Romero - zombie noir at its bloody best! --B & N Explorations For a book all about dead things, this novel is alive with great characters and a twisty, scary-funny story that teaches you not to tango with too much necromancy. My favorite book this year, bar none. --Chuck Wendig, author of BLACKBIRDS and MOCKINGBIRD Praise for the Eric Carter series: Blackmoore can't write these books fast enough to suit me. Broken Souls is hyper-caffeinated, turbo-bloody, face-stomping fun. This is the L.A.-noir urban fantasy you've been looking for. --Kevin Hearne, New York Times-bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles Demons and dark magic and gods of death what's not to like? Blackmoore's hard-charging prose hits like a bullet fired from a cursed gun.... Fast becoming my favorite urban fantasy series, Broken Souls is a welcome addition to the necromancer chronicles of Eric Carter. Read this book. Read it now. --Chuck Wendig, author of Blackbirds Eric Carter's adventures are bleak, witty, and as twisty as a fire-blasted madrone, told in prose as sharp as a razor. Blackmoore is the rising star of pitch-black paranormal noir. A must-read series. --Kat Richardson, author of the Greywalker novels Broken Souls is a deliciously gritty thrill ride. I can't get enough of Stephen Blackmoore's warped imagination and superb noir sensibilities. This is a must-read for any fan of awesome things. --Jaye Wells, author of the Sabina Kane series Blackmoore employs Chandleresque prose to smoothly incorporate a hard-boiled sense of urban despair into a paranormal plot, with occasional leavening provided by smart-aleck humor. Urban fantasy readers will appreciate the polished, assured writing and hope for a bevy of sequels. --Publishers Weekly Gritty, emotional and phenomenally imaginative, Blackmoore's sophomore book is a pitch-perfect success.... Snappy, sarcastic yet heartwrenching style that defines the best noir narratives.... With wonderfully inventive paranormal elements, readers are sure to get lost in Eric's journey and enjoy every moment of the ride, emerging at the end hungry for more. --RT Reviews (top pick!) Stephen Blackmoore's Dead Things is a demon punch to the face. It will make you sit up and notice. Or fall down spitting out broken molars. Don't mind the bloody drool, either way you'll be smiling. --Pulp 300 Praise for the Eric Carter series: Blackmoore can't write these books fast enough to suit me. Broken Souls is hyper-caffeinated, turbo-bloody, face-stomping fun. This is the L.A.-noir urban fantasy you've been looking for. --Kevin Hearne, New York Times-bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles Demons and dark magic and gods of death what's not to like? Blackmoore's hard-charging prose hits like a bullet fired from a cursed gun.... Fast becoming my favorite urban fantasy series, Broken Souls is a welcome addition to the necromancer chronicles of Eric Carter. Read this book. Read it now. --Chuck Wendig, author of Blackbirds Eric Carter's adventures are bleak, witty, and as twisty as a fire-blasted madrone, told in prose as sharp as a razor. Blackmoore is the rising star of pitch-black paranormal noir. A must-read series. --Kat Richardson, author of the Greywalker novels Broken Souls is a deliciously gritty thrill ride. I can't get enough of Stephen Blackmoore's warped imagination and superb noir sensibilities. This is a must-read for any fan of awesome things. --Jaye Wells, author of the Sabina Kane series Blackmoore employs Chandleresque prose to smoothly incorporate a hard-boiled sense of urban despair into a paranormal plot, with occasional leavening provided by smart-aleck humor. Urban fantasy readers will appreciate the polished, assured writing and hope for a bevy of sequels. --Publishers Weekly Gritty, emotional and phenomenally imaginative, Blackmoore's sophomore book is a pitch-perfect success.... Snappy, sarcastic yet heartwrenching style that defines the best noir narratives.... With wonderfully inventive paranormal elements, readers are sure to get lost in Eric's journey and enjoy every moment of the ride, emerging at the end hungry for more. --RT Reviews (top pick!) Stephen Blackmoore's Dead Things is a demon punch to the face. It will make you sit up and notice. Or fall down spitting out broken molars. Don't mind the bloody drool, either way you'll be smiling. --Pulp 300 Blackmoore employs Chandleresque prose to smoothly incorporate a hard-boiled sense of urban despair into a paranormal plot.... Urban fantasy readers will appreciate the polished, assured writing and hope for a bevy of sequels. Publishers Weekly For a book all about dead things, this novel is alive with great characters and a twisty, scary-funny story that teaches you not to tango with too much necromancy. My favorite book this year, bar none. Chuck Wendig, author of BLACKBIRDS and MOCKINGBIRD A head-shakingly perfect blend of zombie schlock, deadpan wit, startling profanity, desperate improvisation and inventive brilliance. Kirkus (starred review for CITY OF THE LOST) The funhouse reflection of L.A. Blackmoore conjures is at once vibrant, seedy, and mysterious - streets so mean, they feel as though plucked straight from Chandler's DT nightmares. CITY OF THE LOST effortlessly blends the grit with the fantastical, and paints a world in which magic is to be feared - but not nearly so much as the people behind it. Chris F. Holm, author of DEAD HARVEST The gritty streets of CITY OF THE LOST are filled with snappy dialog, and fascinating characters, as well as a rollercoaster of a plot that doesn't slow down from beginning to end. This is the zombie crime novel we didn't know we were all waiting for. Seanan McGuire, author of DISCOUNT ARMAGEDDON Bruja, demons, bloodsuckers, the living dead and bucketloads of bloody magic - you'll find all of those in CITY OF THE LOST, but the real magic is how Blackmoore deftly breathes secret supernatural life into the City of Angels. This is an auspicious debut that's at turns violent, hilarious, and tragic. Can't wait make a return trip to Blackmoore's voodoo version of L.A. --Chuck Wendig, author of BLACKBIRDS