Mccammon was a major name in horror fiction during its boom period, but went into a depression following the novel gone south and would not come out with another novel until speaks the nightbird in 2002. Most of his early years were spent in birminghams east lake community. It is the seventh novel in the matthew corbett series, which started with speaks. I have read it about 12 or 14 times so far since i first got the paperback book as a gift back in 87 from a lady friend of mine.
Baal by mccammon, robert paperback book the fast free shipping. Click here to see the awards mccammon s work has received. One of the founders of the horror writers association, robert r. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. He is best known for swan song 1987, the wolfs hour 1989, and boys life 1991. More2read interview with robert mccammon more2read.
An ancient evil roams the desolate landscape of an america ravaged by nuclear war. He is the man with the scarlet eye, a malevolent force that feeds. Mccammon and his family continue to live in birmingham. He was joint winner of the first bram stoker award of the horror writers of america in the novel category, sharing the honours with stephen king. Matthew corbett series 7 primary works 11 total works historical fiction mystery series about a young, professional problemsolver in the american colonies at the turn of the 18th century. Complete with murder mysteries, ghost cars, possiblymagical bikes, river monsters, and even a dinosaur, the novel mixes sharp observations about daytoday life with deep meditations on magic and. His next novel, a standalone book called the listener, was published in february 2018 by cemetery dance. Following the release of gone south, robert decided to change publishers. He is a writer, known for darkroom 1981, the twilight zone 1985 and untitled robert mccammon project. Mccammon may be best known for his novel boys life. Robert mccammon is arguably the most accomplished writer of historical fiction and modern horror. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Robert rick mccammon born july 17, 1952 is an american novelist from birmingham, alabama. Cardinal black january 29, 2019 the listener february. The world of colonial america comes vibrantly to life in this masterful new historical thriller by robert mccammon. It is the seventh novel in the matthew corbett series, which started with. Written at the age of 25 and published as a paperback original in 1978, it has been out of print for years. Mccammon has 107 books on goodreads with 383783 ratings.
Robert mccammon audio books, best sellers, author bio. Three all new, original tales by one of the true masters of the genre. Thats a perfect description of mccammons fictional autobiography as well, an exuberant celebration of childhood mystery and. Swan song is a 1987 horror novel by american novelist robert r. Author robert r mccammons complete list of books and series in order, with the. One of the influential names in the late 1970searly 1990s american horror literature boom, by 1991 mccammon had three new york times bestsellers the wolfs hour, stinger, and swan song and around 5 million books in print. Along with the secret that he is a werewolf, he can destroy the earth whenever he himself does not know, he is a brave, intelligent warrior. His next book was psychological thriller gone south 1992. Robert mccammon to participate in 2021 borderlands press writers boot camp. The latest entry in the popular matthew corbett series, which began with speaks the nightbird and continued in the queen of bedlam, mister slaughter opens in the emerging metropolis of new york city in 1702, and proceeds to take both matthew and the reader on an unforgettable. One question was put to him about which of his books hed recommend a reader new to his works try first. Robert mccammon is the new york times bestselling author of boys life and gone south, among many critically acclaimed works of fiction, with millions of copies of his novels in print.
In the aftermath of a nuclear war between america and russia assorted survivors struggle to live among the ruins while a sinister demonic man stalks the land. Juli 1952 in birmingham, alabama ist ein us amerikanischer. Four chilling tales from the new york timesbestselling author of swan song and the true master of the gothic novel booklist. Robert rick mccammon was born july 17, 1952 in birmingham al, where he has lived all his life. Mar 27, 2020 the wolfs hour is a good story by robert r.
A little amber book of wicked shots by robert mccammon. The story of gallatin stuck in a machine with no way out, no chance of survival. This guy has written so many great books, over so many years. This deluxe new edition from subterranean press will give mccammons many. Mccammon is simply out to scare the living daylights out of you. And in the book, he reveals he is not only a clever storyteller, but an equally facile, albeit amateur, mixologist. However, he had the brass audacity to challenge the publishing world establishment, which resulted in a totally unjust peepee slap. I also find mystery walk a great introduction to mccammons talents perhaps at their finest, most honed perfection. Mystery walk from deep within the empty house of a murdered family, billy creekmore. Kiernan, robert mccammon, and kat howard, and a number of newtous voices.
His newest novel, cardinal black, is the seventh book. He is the man with the scarlet eye, a malevolent force that feeds on the dark desires of the countless followers. His writings continued in a supernatural vein throughout the 1980s. That book i am certainly proud ofbut i have to say, i am always proudest of the newest book because i think i am still becoming a better writer. He is the author of fourteen horror and fantasy novels and short stories and nearly all of them were published in the period between 1978 and 1998. Baal was robert mccammons first novel, a debut that would lead to some of the finest popular fiction of our time. More2read interview with robert mccammon more2read interviews. He clashed with the editor at a new publisher regarding the direction of speaks the nightbird, a historical fiction novel, the.
Mccammon is the author of ten acclaimed horror novels including baal, they thirst and stinger. From rural alabama to the louisiana bayou to the north carolina mountains, world fantasy and bram stoker awardwinning author robert r. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mccammon, including swan song, and boys life, and more on. After clashing with an editor at a new publisher over the direction for his historical fiction novel speaks the nightbird, he. Mystery walk, by robert mccammon published by holt, rinehart and winston in 1983. The queen of bedlam opens in 1702, some three years after the harrowing experiences of speaks the nightbird. Collectors will want to take special note of the 250 copy signed limited edition, which includes a 14,000 word signed bonus hardcover by tim powers. Mccammon was born on july 11, 1952 in birmingham, alabama, usa as robert rick mccammon. His newest novel, cardinal black, has just been released from cemetery dance. Night ride is a new matthew corbett halloween story set just after the events of the queen of bedlam. Robert mccammon is the new york times bestselling author of twentyone novels, as well as several novellas and short story collections. Borderlands press is now taking preorders for robert mccammon s a little amber book of wicked shots, set for publication on may 15, 2020.
He is a recipient of the bram stoker lifetime achievement award, the grand master award from the world horror convention, and is a world fantasy award winner. So its always the newest book that is the greatest challenge for me, because im pushing myself. But throughout his career, he has written three other new york times bestsellers, received a multitude of accoladesincluding several bram stoker and world fantasy awardsand drawn countless comparisons. Thats a perfect description of mccammon s fictional autobiography as well, an exuberant celebration of childhood mystery and. Set in a fictionalized version of 1960s alabama, boys life is a southern comingofage horror story as only robert r. Mccammon was a major name in horror fiction during its boom period, but went into a depression following the novel gone south and would not come out with another novel until speaks the nightbird in 2002 robert mccammon would have his first novel, baal, published in 1978, although his first four novels remain out of print. Swan song won the 1987 bram stoker award tied with misery. Best of robert mccammon 28 books goodreads share book.
Preorders are open for a little amber book of wicked shots. Raised by his grandparents in birmingham, alabama, mccammon published his first novel, the revelationsinspired baal, when he was only twentysix. He is the winner of five bram stoker awards and a world fantasy award. Mccammons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. There are more than four million copies of his books in. Mccammon has made the american south his own gothic playground in these four unforgettable novels. Feb 27, 2018 buy the listener worlds first hardcover edition by mccammon, robert isbn.
He began the art of writing when he was only ten years old. I would recommend it to anyone who likes an extremely well written book. The 10th book in series iii of our little books is a great one. But throughout his career, he has written three other new york times bestsellers, received a multitude of accoladesincluding several bram stoker and world fantasy awardsand drawn countless. Creepy robert mccammon books that will keep you awake at night.
Creepy robert mccammon books that will keep you awake at. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Shop the latest titles by robert r mccammon at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read swan song. I want to tell a human story about a persons journey through a forbidding or threatening world, says mccammon. Robert mccammon skip to main search results amazon prime. Dec 01, 2018 an ancient evil roams the desolate landscape of an america ravaged by nuclear war. It is a work of postapocalyptic fiction describing the aftermath of a nuclear war that provokes an evolution in humankind. He clashed with the editor at a new publisher regarding the direction of speaks the nightbird, a historical fiction novel, the conflict driving robert to retire from writing. The latest entry in the popular matthew corbett series, which began with speaks the nightbird and continued in the queen of bedlam, mister slaughter opens in the emerging metropolis of new york city in 1702, and proceeds to take both matthew and the reader on an. His childhood stories focused on aliens, cowboys and fantastic monsters.
Boys life book by robert mccammon official publisher. Click on the covers below for more information about each of the books. This outing includes new and rare stories by subpress favorites including caitlin r. Kiernan, robert mccammon, and kat howard, and a number of new tous voices. Robert mccammon is the new york times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including the awardwinning boys life and speaks the nightbird. Swan song by robert mccammon is an epic postapocalyptic novel with a similar scenario to stephen kings dark and omnipresent the stand. There are more than four million copies of his books in print.
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