"HELP! WANTED is a rollicking, creepy, crazy, and thoroughly unnerving collection of work-related horror stories by the cream of today's horror crop. Each story is as stingingly fresh as a razor cut!" - Jonathan Maberry, New York Times Bestselling author of Dust &amp; Decay and Patient Zero

Help! Wanted: Tales of On-the-Job Terror

Literature & Fiction

Scott Bradley

Genre Fiction

Evil Jester Press

"One of the best horror novels I've read in the last two years!" - Stephen King (1980) "Rick Hautala's writing shines with dedication, hard earned craft, and devotion" - Peter Straub For the first time in more than twenty years, New York Times Bestselling novelist Rick Hautala's first novel is back in print! With cover art by the legendary Glenn Chadbourne and an all new introduction from bestselling author Christopher Golden, the Evil Jester Press edition of MOONDEATH is a must have for every horror fan.

Moondeath

Hautala, Rick

Twenty-six new tales from the terrifying mind of Gregory L. Norris, including short stories, novelettes, and novellas. “In my experience of seven years on Voyager, I do not believe I have encountered a writer for whom I have greater respect in terms of intelligence, understanding, and talent. There is no one more capable to pen such a volume as Muse and, also, to do it so beautifully.” –Kate Mulgrew, Star Trek: Voyager

The Fierce and Unforgiving Muse: Twenty-six Tales from the Terrifying Mind of Gregory L. Norris

Norris, Gregory L.

Praise for SHORT OF A PICNIC:"...In this well-crafted collection, [Shapiro] beautifully reminds us of those whom we cavalierly label as mentally ill..." -- Dan Stradford, President of AlternativeMentalHealth.com"At their best, these stories are deeply chilling..." -- Rick Kleffel, The Agony Column"Combines Raymond Carver's minimalist style with penetrating insights and a mordant wit." -- Bonnie Bucqueroux, The Healers.org"Frankly, this is the best work of fiction I've ever read about mental illness..." -- Jillian Leslie, Everyday Warriors"I highly recommend this book and give it a top rating of 10!" -- Dallas Franklin, SWO"Real-life situations that reveal what it's like to be different in a society that embraces mainstream thoughts and emotions." -- Linda Denicola, The News Transcript"Shocking and riveting... a kaleidoscope of delightfully off-beat personalities." -- Brian Benjamin Carter, The Pulse of Oriental Medicine"The tone [varies] from poignant to downright chilling...[Shapiro has] a flair for realistic dialogue and a good visual sense." -- Roberta Austin, The Compulsive Reader"This is one of the best books I've read dealing with mental illness." -- Broken Wings & Fallen Angels (Mental Health Newsletter)"[It's] a fascinating and sometimes scary collection of short stories that can only be applauded and marked a Must Read." -- Laurie Edwards, CultureDose

Short of a Picnic

Shapiro, Eric

Literary

Cameron's Closet: 25th Anniversary Edition

Brandner, Gary

Duncan McNeil is staring mistrustfully at a photograph of his daughter, Amy. She appears to be at or near her present age of ten, but the studio's dated stamp on the back indicates that the photo was taken nearly a year before her birth. More alarming, however, is the beautiful woman standing beside Amy, a woman with whom he had an affair in the periphery of his own new marriage, during the time Amy was conceived. And the fact that this photograph has been in his wife's possession for more than a decade is perhaps the most disturbing element of all. Duncan's wife Rachel doesn't know about his affair with this woman, but he will soon tell her. And upon that revelation they will begin a journey that will take them clear across the continent, from California to Massachusetts, then ultimately in the boundless, uncharted territory of the human collective. There, a devil is waiting; the penultimate personification of evil. And he goes by the name of Mr. Gamble. "Apocalyptic in the truest sense of the word, Jon Michael Kelley's Seraphim is a stunning thriller with the very fate of the world at stake. Beautifully written, with prose as lush as it is chilling, Kelley is part poet, part prophet, but a true master of fear, through and through. This is top notch stuff of highest caliber!"              -- Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Flesh Eaters and Inheritance "Seraphim is a beautifully wrought tale of angels and demons that starts out strong and just gets better and better. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Jon Michael Kelley proves to be a mature, intelligent new voice in horror right out of the gate."              -- Craig Saunders, author of The Love of the Dead and A Stranger's Grave "Written with the finesse of a pro, Seraphim is one hell of a frightening horror novel. With bits of dark fantasy and humor mixed in, this one has it all! Hard to believe this is Jon Michael Kelley's first novel."               -- David Bernstein, author of Amongst the Dead and Tears of No Return "Today's Five STAR Jon Jonny M. Kelley Seraphim: I have been reviewing books for some time and every once in a while one stands out and grabs me by the throat; Dead in the Trunk by Craig Saunders was one, Shining in Crimson by Robert S. Wilson was another, Wishbone by Brooklyn Hudson, and now Seraphim will be on that list as well.  "As a fist time novelist, Jon Michael Kelley knocked this one out of the park......all the way out. The characters are rich and full of detail, the story line is intelligent and original and the plot moves at a pace that you do not want to let go of once you are in the middle of it. Chris is an amazing character, and on the dark side, so is Gamble. The editing on this is outstanding as well. Way to go Jon and Pete. This one rocks."            -- Malina Roos, Only Five Star Book Reviews "The author did an outstanding job with character development, particularly with Duncan, and this book contained some of the sharpest and most natural dialog I've read in a while. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was the ending. Like a last-minute gift, it was wrapped up neatly but not elegantly."            -- Jane at Goodreads

Seraphim

Kelley, Jon Michael

**Nominated for the Bram Stoker Award® - Superior Achievement in Novel - 2012** Paul Henninger is a rookie cop on San Antonio's troubled East Side, where every night is a war against the gangs and the drug dealers. But Paul has a dark past, and a dark inheritance. The ghost of Martin Henninger has returned to make sure his son, Paul, delivers on his apocalyptic charge, the result of Martin's black magic, and he’s killing everyone in his path. With his two worlds colliding, and the body count stacking up, Paul soon finds himself the lead suspect in a series of grisly cult-style killings, and in an emotional standoff between duty, the truth, his wife, and his dead family. Meanwhile, Keith Anderson, San Antonio's best homicide detective, is hot on Paul's heels. His investigation takes him deep into the secrets of Paul's family. But what he finds there just might kill them both. “When I started reading Inheritance, my first reaction was one word—WOW! I kept reading, and I was blown away. Police procedural? Yeah. Horror novel? That, too. But most importantly—one helluva novel. Joe tells a roaring good tale, and when you finish it, you’ll have a lot to say, but WOW will be the first word out of your mouth.” —Rick Hautala, author of Glimpses and Indian Summer “An artful haunting with the gloomy quality of a Terrance Malick crime drama” —Weston Ochse, author of SEAL Team 666 “With Inheritance, Joe McKinney delivers a first-rate supernatural thriller with edge-of-your-seat suspense, a high-octane plot, and pitch-black horror. Add to this mix strong characterization and an insider’s knowledge of law enforcement, and you have one of the best novels I’ve read in ages. I loved it!” —Tim Waggoner, author of The Harmony Society and Like Death “Joe McKinney has proven, yet again, that he is a true literary genius. Inheritance is a breath-taking thrill ride masterfully crafted to grip the reader, pulling them deep into the nightmares of its characters with a level of suspense that steals the breath from your lungs. Brilliant!” — Gabrielle Faust, author of Revenge and Eternal Vigilance “Joe McKinney delivers. Inheritance is a brisk, wry and deliriously creepy tale of family secrets and black magic that is guaranteed to get your goat!” —Harry Shannon, author of Dead and Gone and The Hungry

Inheritance

McKInney, Joe

Do you remember the exact moment your childhood ended? 1977... Jimmy Carter is sworn in as America's 39th President. New York Police apprehend the "Son of Sam." The King of Rock n' Roll permanently leaves the building. STAR WARS is the #1 film in the world. In a small town called Midnight, North Carolina, twelve-year-old Kyle Mackey couldn't care less about any of that. He has his own problems to deal with, as he ventures toward a strange new world called manhood... Kyle's older brother Dan is going away to college. Several years ago their father was killed in Viet Nam, and Mom is an alcoholic devoted more to the bottle these days than to her family. Kyle has never felt so alone. The night before Dan's flight leaves for Florida, Kyle visits what he calls his "Secret Place." All boys have a Secret Place, he believes, and his is an old shack in the woods bordering Midnight. Kyle's love for his secret place is shattered, however, when he stumbles upon something that proves his favorite spot in the world is neither as private nor as innocent as he once thought... It begins with the naked, battered corpse of a young woman. And, standing over her, a man Kyle knows... “You might expect the work of a young Southern writer to show some roots, and you'll see that clearly in James Newman’s writing. There’s a little bit of Davis Grubb and Joe Lansdale twisting into that dark earth, and a strong straight spike of Robert McCammon digging deep. But the story tree that grows above ground belongs to a tale-spinner who can raise one mean hunk of nightmare all on his own.” —Norman Partridge, author of The Man with the Barbed Wire Fists and Dark Harvest “…a beautifully-written adult story of murder and a boy. Grimly true to life, evocative and compelling. I loved it!” —Piers Anthony, author of On a Pale Horse and Firefly

Midnight Rain

Newman, James

Some kids have it all—wealthy, loving parents, lots of friends, self-confidence. But not Mike Guthrie, a friendless, awkward boy who has recently been abandoned by his father. The only thing Mike’s not short of is creativity, spending most of his time in backyard making up games. The summer of 1983 begins on a promising note when new neighbors move in. In walks Paige, a sassy girl who takes an immediate shine to Mike. They become fast friends, and everything seems to be looking up for Mike. She shares his love for games and begins teaching him important lessons about friendship. A whole new world of hope, until… Mike and Paige discover a dead girl in the cemetery. And nothing will ever be the same again. The Summer of Winters is a terrifying and touching coming-of-age story in the tradition of James Newman’s Midnight Rain and Stephen King’s The Body. Mark Allan Gunnells (The Quarry, Asylum) takes us back to the familiar stomping grounds of his youth (Gaffney, South Carolina) in this, his most intimate and haunting tale to date, giving readers the greatest gift any writer can: a genuine slice of Americana shot through the unique lens of a gifted storyteller.

The Summer of Winters

Gunnells, Mark Allan

Ten thrilling new vampire tales from award-winning authors explore the world of the undead and the twisted games they play, not only with their prey, but with each other. HIGH STAKES begs the question: Do you care to gamble...with your life. With all new fiction from Jonathan Maberry, Joe McKinney, Sephera Giron, JG Faherty, David C. Hayes, Jeff Strand, Gabrielle Faust, Roh Morgon, Rain Graves, Michael H. Hanson. Introduction by Dacre Stoker. Poem by Linda Addison. Edited by Gabrielle Faust.

High Stakes: A Vampire Anthology

MABERRY, JONATHAN

Addison, Linda

Girón, Sèphera

Hayes, David C.

Faherty, JG

Faust, Gabrielle

Strand, Jeff.

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