Me too. Matthew Corbett is currently my favorite recurring fictional character just edging out F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack.Originally Posted by idlewarnings
Me too. Matthew Corbett is currently my favorite recurring fictional character just edging out F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack.
My current favorite recurring character is forensic anthropologist David Hunter (from the last four books of British author Simon Beckett). I really need to get started on the Matthew Corbett and Repairman Jack books!
Oh, and I really liked Cody McFadyen's books with Smoky Barrett as well.
Read SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD. I have made Robert McCammon many fans here in Amarillo by recommending that book to people who have never read him.
I like his horror novels but can't seem to get interested in the Corbett books. I also have The Five sitting on myself unread.
I'd qualify the Corbett books as historical mysteries. The only horror involved is the times in which they take place.
John
Oh I know they aren't considered horror. I just meant they don't interest me in the way that a non horror novel like 11/22/63 does. I'd like to get into them but for some reason I cant
the five was a killer read. especially if you are a rock and roll fan. King gave it a huge thumbs up saying " It was his (mccammons) best ever".
I love the Corbett books -Speaks the Nightbird's my #1!- but The Five's the first fifty pages or so (I just started reading this book) were utterly...boring...
And this is the first time I've ever said this about any McCammon.
Hope things will pick up..
sk
I didn't like THE FIVE as much as some people. I mean I liked it fine and I liked the rock and roll references as that is my kind of music. But it wasn't my favorite McCammon ever.
I agree with Bob. I really liked the book for what it was but it's not the type of story I'd normally pick up and read, I think. Although you could still tell it's McCammon's work.
I had the same problem with The Five as frik. Gave up and moved on to other things. I think I went into it with some prejudice since it wasn't a new Corbett novel. I'll try again after I finish 11/22/63.
Well, as many people (like SK himself) claimed The Five was the best McCammon ever, I was really looking forwards to reading it. I absolutely adore Boy's Life, They Thirst, Swan Song, and the Corbett books. Others I don't remember too well, like Usher's Passing, or Baal. It has been decadesd since I read those. But The Five..... I'm not convinced yet.
As I said, I do hope things will pick up.
sk
It has gotten so that if King says he loves a book it pretty much means I won't. At least that's the way the last 5 or 6 books that I read on his recommendation have gone for me. I liked THE FIVE just fine, I just don't think it is his best.
I agree,
its not his best, but it was a bit nastalgic for me. I used to play in a band years ago and i really think he captured some of the essence of playing on the road and absolutely pinned it when he describes a drum solo in one chapter. I really think being a musician and reading this book might kick it up a notch for the reader.
I can see your point and agree. I'm not a musician but I too enjoyed the behind the scenes look at the day to day workings of a touring band. I learned some things.
That lettered edition of THE FIVE looks sweet. Good job, Sub Press!
I'm about halfways now, and...hooked!
sk
Came yesterday:
Looking great! I'm waiting for mine to arrive, looking forward to read it too!
That's a good looking limited edition, Jerome. Congrats!
Is that from Cemetery Dance?? ...haven't got mine yet
No. It is published by Subterranean press.Is that from Cemetery Dance?? ...haven't got mine yet
Cool, THANKS! ...I was worried for a while there...
From the McCammon website:
HunterA few months ago, we announced that a new Robert McCammon short story would be published in a new anthology celebrating the work of Ray Bradbury. The title of the anthology is Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury, and it is edited by Sam Weller and Mort Castle. The book will be published in trade paperback by HarperCollins on July 17, 2011. It can be pre-ordered from Amazon.
A signed, limited edition of the book will be co-published by Guantlet Press and Borderlands Press. The limited edition is available for pre-ordering now. It comes in two states: a limited edition signed by all authors except Mr. Bradbury ($75) and a lettered edition signed by all authors including Mr. Bradbury ($500). You can read more about the book and place your order on the Gauntlet website.
The Robert McCammon story is entitled “Children of the Bedtime Machine.” Other contributing authors include Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, Thomas F. Monteleone, Ramsey Campbell, Ray Bradbury himself, and 19 others. The full contents can be found on the Gauntlet website.
Sounds like a great book Hunter. I will be checking this out later today.
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