Like a dead man walking. Nolan ; ed., With a biographical introduction, by Jason v. Brock : and other shadow tales

From the dust jacket Sherlock Holmes Interdimensional demons Aliens Killers and child predators Time travelers Vampires Even the end of the world, in more ways than one All are contained within these pages. From the darkest corners of imagination to the precipice of human achievement, William F. Nolan delivers the goods in this assortment of recent works: his first all-new collection in his long and storied career. Working with editor Jason V Brock ( Miltons Children ), Nolan brings to shocking life not only debauched murderers and depraved loners, but also fascinating portraits of personal reflection; the heroes of yore in poetry; pages from Nolans notebook; and an exclusive, intimate interview with his beloved friend, the late Richard Matheson ( I Am Legend ). Centipede Press is pleased and proud to offer this fantastic new assemblage of tales from an acknowledged master of the dark fantasy and science fiction genres, complete with insights into the stories, and a probing introduction from editor Brock: This is not only Nolans most recent collection, but likely his very best. Come along for the ride and discover things that may (or may not) be Like a Dead Man Walking You are sure to enjoy the journey. Table of Contents Frontispiece Copyright AUTHORS PREFACE Acknowledgments Introduction: The Inner World of William F. Nolan [by Jason V Brock] The Blood Countess Dread Voyage Notebook Excerpt #1 Flight to Legend Getting Along Just Fine Notebook Excerpt #2 Exchange [with Jason V Brock] Notebook Excerpt #3 My Girl Name Is Elly The Recluse Notebook Excerpt #4 Dysfunctional Notebook Excerpt #5 Descent Ashland Millikins Machine The End: A Final Dialogue Notebook Excerpt #6 The Beach [with Jason V Brock] A Lot Like the Joker A New Man Notebook Excerpt #7 Like A Dead Man Walking Notebook Excerpt #8 Goodbye, Old Pal Rich What Legends May Come: A Discussion with Richard Matheson and William F. Nolan [Interview by Jason V Brock] Notebook Excerpts #9-#15 Sources Version : 5.0 WC : 58,888 Formats : EPUB, PDF, ZIP Work Table : My Scan "Sherlock Holmes, interdimensional demons, aliens, killers and child predators, time travelers, vampires-- even the end of the world, in more ways than one. All are contained within these pages. Form the darkest corners of imagination to the precipice of human achievement, William F. Nolan delivers the goods in this assortment of recent work: his first all new collection in his long and storied career. Working with editor, Jason V. Brock (Milton's children), Nolan brings to shocking life not only debauched murderers and depraved loners, but also fascinating portraits of personal reflection; the heroes of your in poetry; and an exclusive, intimate interview with his beloved friend, the late Richard Matheson (I am legend)"--Book cover