Monstrous transplants. Appalling amputations. Bizarre implants. Nightmarish forms of body enhancements. Disturbing, perverse, often gut-wrenching stories--all between the covers of this anthology. Here are 20 tales by some of today's best horror, suspense, and science fiction writers, including Graham Masterton, John Shirley, Scott Nicholson, Michael Laimo, Lisa Mannetti, L.L. Soares, Armand Rosamilia, Aaron J. French, Christopher Nadeau, Michael Bailey, Adrienne Jones, Charles Colyott, J. Gregory Smith, Michael Louis Calvillo, Jezzy Wolfe, Jonathan Templar, P.I. Barrington, Elliott Capon, Rob M. Miller, and Weldon Burge. The stories are not for those who are faint of heart or squeamish, or who are easily offended by nasty language, bloody violence, and freakish body augmentations. You've been warned! "If director David Cronenberg edited an anthology, this would be that book." -- HORROR WORLD "Hardcore studies of shocking monstrosities that will enthrall and entice even the most hardened horror fan." -- FANGORIA "This anthology will not let you down!" -- TALES OF HORROR  Michael Bailey - Bootstrap—The Binds of Lasolastica  Michael Laimo - Idol Adrienne Jones - Unplugged Charles Colyott - Comfort  Christopher Nadeau - You With Me  Scott Nicholson - The Shaping  J. Gregory Smith - Something Borrowed  John Shirley - Equilibrium  L.L. Soares - Sawbones  Aaron J. French - Whirling Machine Man  Graham Masterton - Sex Object  Michael Louis Calvillo - The Sad, Not-So-Sad, Ballad of Goat-Head Jean, Ambivalent Devil Queen  Jezzy Wolfe - Locks of Loathe  Elliott Capon - By Hook  Armand Rosamilia - Creeping Death  Lisa Mannetti - Paraphilia  P.I. Barrington - Independence Day  Jonathan Templar - Marvin's Angry Angel  Rob M. Miller - Change of Heart  Weldon Burge - Hearing Mildred

Zippered Flesh: Tales of Body Enhancements Gone Bad! (The Zippered Flesh Trilogy)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Smart Rhino Publications

Hired killers. Vigilantes. Executioners. Paid killers or assassins working from a moral or political motivation. You’ll find them all in this thrilling anthology. But these are not ordinary killers, not your run-of-the-mill hitmen. The emphasis is on the "uncommon" here—unusual characters, unusual situations, and especially unusual means of killing. Here are tales by some of the best suspense/thriller writers today, including F. Paul Wilson, Ken Bruen, J. Carson Black, Billie Sue Mosiman, Laura DiSilverio, and 18 others. The stories range from historical fiction to science fiction to political thriller—there’s even an alternate history story in the mix. "Uncommon Assassins is a nicely put together anthology and there’s something to love for crime and mystery fans alike. As with any good anthology, you’ll probably discover a new author that you’ll want to add to your to–be-read list, and also some stories from some old favourites." -- Crime Fiction Lover <ul>
<li>Stephen England - Nightshade </li> <li>J. Gregory Smith - The Pepper Tyrant </li> <li>Lisa Mannetti - Everybody Wins </li> <li>Ken Goldman - Fat Larry's Night With the Alligators </li> <li>Christine Morgan - Thyf's Tale </li> <li>Matt Hilton - Misconceptions </li> <li>Billie Sue Mosiman - Second Amendment Solution </li> <li>Ken Bruen - Killer </li> <li>Rob M. Miller - For the Love of Boys </li> <li>Monica J. O'Rourke - Bloodshed Fred </li> <li>F. Paul Wilson - Slasher </li> <li>Joseph Badal - Fire &amp; Ice </li> <li>Doug Blakeslee - Madame </li> <li>Elliott Capon - The Man Who Shot Hitler</li> <li>Laura DiSilverio - Mercy Killing</li> <li>Michael Bailey - Scrub </li> <li>James S. Dorr - The Wellmaster's Daughter </li> <li>Jonathan Templar - Wish I'd Never Met You </li> <li>J. Carson Black - The Bluelight Special </li> <li>Weldon Burge - Welcome to the Food Chain </li> <li>Al Boudreau - Inside Out </li> <li>Charles Colyott - Katakiuchi </li> <li>Lynn Mann - Taking Care of Business </li>
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Uncommon Assassins (The Smart Rhino 'Assassins' Series)

Burge, Weldon

So, you loved the first ZIPPERED FLESH anthology? Well, here are yet more tales of body enhancements that have gone horribly wrong! Steroids from Hell. Horrendous piercings. Bizarre brain modifications. Obscene amputations. Facial reconstruction. Self-mutilation. Implants. Chilling tales by some of the best horror and suspense writers today, determined to keep you fearful all night (and skittish during the day). <ul>
<li>Bryan Hall - The Modern Adonis </li> <li>Shaun Meeks - Taut </li> <li>Lisa Mannetti - The Hunger Artist </li> <li>Carson Buckingham - Skin Deep </li> <li>Christine Morgan - The Sun-Snake </li> <li>Kate Monroe - Knowledge </li> <li>Daniel I. Russell - Prosthetics </li> <li>M.L. Roos - After Darque </li> <li>Rick Hudson - The Affair of the Jade Dragon </li> <li>JM Reinbold - The Future of Flesh </li> <li>E.A. Black - We're All Mad Here </li> <li>L.L. Soares - Seeds </li> <li>Doug Blakeslee - Perfection </li> <li>Kealan Patrick Burke - Underneath </li> <li>A.P. Sessler - The Perfect Size </li> <li>David Benton &amp; W.D. Gagliani - Piper at the Gates</li> <li>Jonathan Templar - BabyDaddy</li> <li>Christian A. Larsen - The Little Things</li> <li>Shaun Jeffrey - Clockwork </li> <li>Jezzy Wolfe - Luscious </li> <li>Charles Colyott - Rapture </li> <li>Michael Bailey - Primal Tongue </li> </ul>

Zippered Flesh 2: More Tales of Body Enhancements Gone Bad! (The Zippered Flesh Trilogy)

This is a collection of five horror/suspense stories by Weldon Burge, including: SIZZLE -- A philandering doctor meets a hill man who wants the "sizzle" cut out of his brain ANOTHER HIGHWAY FATALITY -- A college girl, driving alone late at night during a heavy storm, is stalked by a car with a missing headlight WHITE HELL, WISCONSIN -- A snow plow driver, plowing back roads in rural Wisconsin during a blizzard, fights for his life against elusive assailants PERMANENT DETENTION -- A stressed-out teenager believes his History teacher is actually one of the living dead BLUE EYE BURN -- A Vietnam veteran is haunted by a terrifying incident involving a young Vietnamese girl

Broken: Stories of Damaged Psyches

"There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly, and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it." — Chanakya  Avaricious, cruel, depraved, envious, mean-spirited, vengeful—the wicked have been with us since the beginnings of humankind. You might recognize them and you might not. But make no mistake. When the wicked cross your path, your life will never be the same. Do you know someone wicked? You will. The 21 stories in the Someone Wicked anthology were written by the members of the Written Remains Writers Guild and its friends, and was edited by JM Reinbold and Weldon Burge.  Gail Husch - Reckonings Billie Sue Mosiman - The Flenser Mike Dunne - The Fire of Iblis Christine Morgan - Sven Bloodhair Ramona DeFelice Long - The Chances Russell Reece - Abracadabra  Carson Buckingham - The Plotnik Curse Chantal Noordeloos - Mirror Mirror Patrick Derrickson - The Next King Barbara Ross - Home Improvements JM Reinbold - Missing Shaun Meeks - Despair Liz DeJesus - Sisters: A Fairy Tale Doug Blakeslee - The Flowering Princess of Dreams Justynn Tyme - The Semi-Aquatic Blue Baker of Borneo Ernestus Jiminy Chald - The Tail of Fate Weldon Burge - Right-Hand Man Joseph Badal - Ultimate Betrayal  Maria Masington - Impresario L.L. Soares - Sometimes the Good Witch Sings to Me Shannon Connor Winward - The Devil Inside The illustration for the cover was created by Jamie Mahon. Cover design by Amy York.

Someone Wicked: A Written Remains Anthology (The Written Remains Anthologies)

Billie Sue Mosiman

Joseph Badal

Shaun Meeks

Chantal Noordeloos

Mike Dunne

Ramona DeFelice Long

Russell Reece

Gail Husch

Short Stories & Anthologies

Tom and Huck have reincarnated as twin white cats, and they're now familiars for a modern-day witch—and, of course, they want to be boys again! This whimsical novel by Lisa Mannetti captures the flavor of Twain's writing, yet brings Tom and Huck to life in a contemporary framework that is utterly delightful! "Huck always said it was a powerful lot of trouble to write a book, and if he'd a known it ahead of time, he wouldn't have gone through with it. That's his version of the truth, anyhow. And it's a lot more work than anyone bargains for when they sit down to write—but you add writin along with me and Huck comin back as twin brothers and the feline familiars of a twenty-first century witch—and you got even more trouble. A whole cauldron-full more. Anyhow, this time I guess it's me that has got to tell our story." The Introduction was written by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. The cover illustration is by popular artist Glenn Chadbourne, with cover design by Amy York. THIS IS THE ADULT EDITION. A Young Adult (YA) edition has also been written that is more suitable for a younger audience. “With charming Twain-like wit and style, Lisa Mannetti brings to life an engaging tale that will capture readers' imaginations and take them on the magical ride of their lives. Who wouldn't love feline familiars such as Huck and Tom? I can't recommend this book enough!” –Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker-winning author of Sineater, Playback, and Homegrown “Lisa doesn't merely throw some witches and werewolves into some of Twain's old lore. She crafts her own story by absconding with two literary icons and dropping them quite unceremoniously in her world. And the way she does it is both mischievous and charming.” –Gef Fox, reviewer for Wag the Fox “Mannetti weaves a beautiful, heartwarming, and humorous fantasy with the delectable Tom and Huck, but resurrects them with the love and care only a true fan and scholar of Twain could.” –Meli Hooker, reviewer for Dreadful Tales

The New Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (Adult Edition)

Mannetti, Lisa

Classics

Tom and Huck have reincarnated as twin white cats, and they're now familiars for a modern-day witch—and, of course, they want to be boys again! This whimsical novel by Lisa Mannetti captures the flavor of Twain's writing, yet brings Tom and Huck to life in a contemporary framework that is utterly delightful! "Huck always said it was a powerful lot of trouble to write a book, and if he'd a known it ahead of time, he wouldn't have gone through with it. That's his version of the truth, anyhow. And it's a lot more work than anyone bargains for when they sit down to write—but you add writin along with me and Huck comin back as twin brothers and the feline familiars of a twenty-first century witch—and you got even more trouble. A whole cauldron-full more. Anyhow, this time I guess it's me that has got to tell our story." The Introduction was written by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. The cover illustration is by artist Safira de Meza of the Netherlands, with cover design by Amy York. THIS IS THE YOUNG ADULT (YA) EDITION. An Adult edition has also been written that is more suitable for a more mature audience. “With charming Twain-like wit and style, Lisa Mannetti brings to life an engaging tale that will capture readers' imaginations and take them on the magical ride of their lives. Who wouldn't love feline familiars such as Huck and Tom? I can't recommend this book enough!” –Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker-winning author of Sineater, Playback, and Homegrown “Lisa doesn't merely throw some witches and werewolves into some of Twain's old lore. She crafts her own story by absconding with two literary icons and dropping them quite unceremoniously in her world. And the way she does it is both mischievous and charming.” –Gef Fox, reviewer for Wag the Fox “Mannetti weaves a beautiful, heartwarming, and humorous fantasy with the delectable Tom and Huck, but resurrects them with the love and care only a true fan and scholar of Twain could.” –Meli Hooker, reviewer for Dreadful Tales

The New Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (Young Adult Version): (Young Adult Edition)

Children's Books

Science Fiction & Fantasy

"You would think that when a big green tsunami pounds down on the earth and floods the streets, and rips buildings out of the ground, that the scientists would have seen something coming. That they could have prepared for it. But this seems to have caught everyone with their pants down. "And it doesn’t make sense that anyone survived. Nobody seems to remember when it actually hit. And nobody can figure out how we all didn’t get wiped out. How we all didn’t just drown. "I’ve never seen such damage. And at the same time, it all seems to be healing over in some weird way. New things growing in their place–I can’t identify most of it. But I’ll try if you let me ..." Laura Cooney and L.L. Soares have created an apocalytpic novella that is disturbing, graphic, and provocative. A mysterious "green tsunami" has swept the planet–and nothing will be the same as both living and inanimate things begin to metamorphosize into a new horrifying reality. The story is told entirely via e-mails between a man and his wife, separated by the catastrophe, describing the terrors they must face as they strive to survive. The cover illustration is by Dan Verkys, with a cover design by Ju Kim. Interior illustrations were created by Will Renfro, Justynn Tyme, and Ju Kim.

Green Tsunami

Soares, L.L.

Cooney, Laura

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

There is a peculiar allure of insidious characters—and especially assassins, hit men, and their ilk. Perhaps we find their uncomplicated moral codes and brutal efficiency appealing. These characters care little about ethics—and perhaps that alone, that freedom from guilt, is exactly why we love them. Perhaps, deep down, we wish we could be like them. And perhaps, by reading stories with such characters, we can vicariously experience that thrill. With this fascination with evil characters in mind, Smart Rhino Publications decided to publish this anthology, Insidious Assassins, a sequel to Uncommon Assassins.The book contains 24 stories by some of the best horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy authors writing today--including Jack Ketchum, Joe Lansdale, Billie Sue Mosiman, Lisa Mannetti, L.L. Soares, James Dorr, Shaun Meeks, and 17 others! In these stories, you will meet some truly insidious characters--characters you may find yourself applauding when you know you shouldn't. Enjoy!

Insidious Assassins (The Smart Rhino 'Assassins' Series)

Morgan, Christine

Smith, J. Gregory

Camacho, Austin S.

Dorr, James S.

Wolfe, Jezzy

Corey, DB

Zeigler, Martin

Reinbold, JM

Arcuri, Meghan

Ketchum, Jack.

“‘Magic’ is the operative word for this moody novella. The magic of Harry Houdini serves as an overriding backdrop here, but another kind of magic permeates these pages—the magic of fine writing. Don’t expect the usual linear plot, because there is no direct narrative. Vivid dreams, surreal images, hypnotic memories, all serve to flesh out an unsettling tale that sweeps us into a new fictional dimension. Read The Box Jumper and share the magic.” — William F. Nolan, author of Logan’s Run and screenwriter of Burnt Offerings “A haunting tale of madness and mystery. Mannetti leads the reader through a thrilling maze of illusion and scandal surrounding world-famous magician and psychic debunker, Harry Houdini. As elusive as a magic trick, the story unfolds through the dubious memories of one of his former assistants who suffers from various illnesses throughout the story. Mannetti’s words entice the reader to explore a lewd world of liars and lust. As the layers of intrigue unfold, the reader is compelled to keep reading and isn’t disappointed.” — Sèphera Girón, Flesh Failure, author of Flesh Failure and Captured Souls “In Lisa Mannetti’s magical The Box Jumper, readers are treated to intriguing premises and finely wrought characterizations rooted in the hazy past of a bygone America. As usual, Mannetti’s driving narrative propels this fascinating portrait of illusionist Harry Houdini and the strange goings on in and around—even beyond—his world. Highly recommended to all who love a great story, excellent writing, and memorable characters with a haunting literary flair.” — Jason V. Brock, author of Milton’s Children and Disorders of Magnitude “Lisa Mannetti’s The Box Jumper is a passionately told story of love, memory, and how we can be possessed by both. Mannetti is, simply put, a master of the dark historical fantasy, and in The Box Jumper she has all her talents on full display. The only really frustrating thing about her stories is how she manages to make perfection look so easy.” — Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Dog Days and Plague of the Undead “Lisa Mannetti has given us a look into the life of a fascinating historical character and cultural icon. Her novella brims over with dark suspense and a brilliant re-creation of a New York long gone. As always, she writes with passion and originality. A great story.” — Tom Monteleone, Bram Stoker and Locus Award-winning author of Night of Broken Souls and Eyes of the Virgin

The Box Jumper

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