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Penny Dreadnought #1
Introducing Penny Dreadnought, Insidious Indoctrination Engine of the Abominable Gentlemen
From the malignant minds of the Abominable Gentlemen comes the first volume of Penny Dreadnought. Within these pages you'll find the following seeds of "Lilies" by Iain Rowan"Cargo" by Aaron Polson"First Time Buyers" by James Everington"Invasion of the Shark-Men" by Alan Ryker
95 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2011
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About the author
James Everington
63 books84 followersI'm a writer from Nottingham, England- most of what I write is dark, supernatural fiction, although not necessarily 'horror' in the blood and guts sense. My main influences are writers like Ramsey Campbell, Shirley Jackson, and Robert Aickman. I enjoy the unexplained, the psychological, and the ambiguous in my fiction.
I drink Guinness, if anyone's offering.
Infinity Plus published my second collection of short stories, Falling Over (2013) and the novel The Quarantined City in (2016).
This year also saw the release of the limited edition novella Trying To Be So Quiet from Boo Books, and my first book as editor, The Hyde Hotel.
I drink Guinness, if anyone's offering.
Infinity Plus published my second collection of short stories, Falling Over (2013) and the novel The Quarantined City in (2016).
This year also saw the release of the limited edition novella Trying To Be So Quiet from Boo Books, and my first book as editor, The Hyde Hotel.
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December 13, 2011
I purchased this collection because I am a big fan of James Everington, one of the authors featured within.
Unfortunately, I have already read his contribution "First Time Buyers" because it was included in a previous collection. (I very much enjoyed this story and I did review the collection in which it appeared, The Other Room.)
So three stories remain:
Lillies- by Iain Rowan- was a different take on reanimation. This is not a zombie short by any means. It is a unique and poignant read.
Cargo-by Aaron Polson-This was also a unique story. There was no punch at the end though, this one was very subtle.
Lastly, Invasion of the Shark-Men- by Alan Ryker. This was my favorite in this collection (sorry Mr. Everington!). Not only was this story unique, it was told in a fascinating way: through the videos of a friend who had since disappeared. It was realistic, different and chilling. LOVED IT!
I think the cover of this collection is excellent as well. It puts one right into the proper state of mind for the stories to follow.
So what I am left wondering is, will this be a continuing series? The introduction leads to me believe that it will. If so, I would like to know when I can expect the next installment? Please don't make me wait too long!
Unfortunately, I have already read his contribution "First Time Buyers" because it was included in a previous collection. (I very much enjoyed this story and I did review the collection in which it appeared, The Other Room.)
So three stories remain:
Lillies- by Iain Rowan- was a different take on reanimation. This is not a zombie short by any means. It is a unique and poignant read.
Cargo-by Aaron Polson-This was also a unique story. There was no punch at the end though, this one was very subtle.
Lastly, Invasion of the Shark-Men- by Alan Ryker. This was my favorite in this collection (sorry Mr. Everington!). Not only was this story unique, it was told in a fascinating way: through the videos of a friend who had since disappeared. It was realistic, different and chilling. LOVED IT!
I think the cover of this collection is excellent as well. It puts one right into the proper state of mind for the stories to follow.
So what I am left wondering is, will this be a continuing series? The introduction leads to me believe that it will. If so, I would like to know when I can expect the next installment? Please don't make me wait too long!
July 23, 2012
While each of these stories is unique in writing style, they are all rich in imagery and emotion.
Lillies by Iain Rowan is an eloquent look at life and death, war, and each society's commitment to tradition.
Cargo by Aaron Polson, in many ways, was the most subtle of the four stories. Here we see human tragedy through one man's eyes. We experience how it changes the community, their view of this man, and the man himself.
First Time Buyers by James Everington is a vivid and haunting tale that looks at how fear can seep in and change us.
Invasion of the Shark-Men by Alan Ryker is a fascinating story that examines how a person's perspective alters how we see and experience the world we live in.
Overall, I found the stories compelling and was happily immersed in each author's fictional world.
Lillies by Iain Rowan is an eloquent look at life and death, war, and each society's commitment to tradition.
Cargo by Aaron Polson, in many ways, was the most subtle of the four stories. Here we see human tragedy through one man's eyes. We experience how it changes the community, their view of this man, and the man himself.
First Time Buyers by James Everington is a vivid and haunting tale that looks at how fear can seep in and change us.
Invasion of the Shark-Men by Alan Ryker is a fascinating story that examines how a person's perspective alters how we see and experience the world we live in.
Overall, I found the stories compelling and was happily immersed in each author's fictional world.
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