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Brian Morse's first fiction book, Migration—a collection of interlacing letters—was published by Pski’s Porch in 2016; an excerpt was published as 3 Letters in the Buffalo Ochre Papers Series of Chapettes (2014). After publishing Migration, Brian has pivoted to writing noir-based stories influenced by his love of film noir. You can find, and read them by following the link to his website. ...more

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Migration
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Rebirth

Thanks to Spelk for publishing my latest short piece, Rebirth! Took a break from crime writing and went back to anthropomorphic surrealism. I hope you enjoy.

“The woods and oceans rattled their swords in a jagged dance toward oblivion…”

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We, the Drowned

by Carsten Jensen

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Brooklyn Crime Novel

by Jonathan Lethem

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Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings

by Neil Price

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