I second the Corbett books. Speaks the Nightbird was the first McCammon I read, and from the first couple of chapters, it was clear to me that he can *write*. I finished the series to date, and I'm now making my way through his older works. (Just finished Mystery Walk; About to start Usher's Passing).
The audio for the Corbett books are outstanding, by the way. Highly recommend them.
HBJ
He can definitely write. I was pretty sucked into the first Matthew Corbett book so quickly that it didn't click with me immediately just how impressive it is that he is able to switch his writing style over to something with such a historical fiction feel.Originally Posted by Hunchback Jack
Have you read Boy's Life yet?
Speaking of McCammon - reading The Listener and loving it! I was so terribly disappointed with his previous novel, The Border, right from the very first sentence: The Boy who was running ran into the rain. This sentence turned me right off and I didn't recover.
But now, the Listener. Almost halfways and it might end up very near the top of my all-time McCammon favorites: Boy's Life and Speaks the Nightbird. The first will always be my #1, I think, just like no other novel will ever dethrone my #1 King favorite, The Stand. And Speaks the Nightbird is a fantastic, awe-inspiring introduction to the Matthew Corbett series. Unfortunately (??), it's still my favorite of the series and I doubt McCammon will do better (within this series.)
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Wow, that's great to hear about The Listener. I look forward to reading it.
Also, that line from The Border. Wtf?!I can see how that would ruin things for you.
What are you currently reading?
I’m still kicking myself for not ordering it when I got the email from CD. There was even some they “found in warehouse” that I also passed on. Oh well, I just started collecting McCammon (thanks to you!) and there’s plenty of time to add The Listener. I’m just happy there’s so much greatness by him to read!
Edit: fixed typo in the author’s name
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Yep, Listener just jumped to #2 for me for McCammon. Boy’s Life being number one. If you liked/loved Boy’s Life you will likely the same for the Listener and vice versa. He’s back to that simplistic extravegance that is really tough to pull off.
"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes they win." - SK
WTB:
- S/L 'Storm Front' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
- S/L 'Fool Moon' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
Reading: The Shape of Water by GDT. It's pretty good. It's not as good as The Strain but I'm entertained. Also reading The Terror.
Really? I found The Strain quite dull. I didn't like the writing style. Felt very choppy
No, I still have that to look forward to.
I tend to listen to audiobooks, so I haven't listened to them in strict publication order. But I have read all up to and including Mystery Walk, and also Swan Song and Stinger. And all the Corbett books. I haven't read any of the non-Corbett modern novels yet.
HBJ
Indeed you do! It's a wonderful book.No, I still have that to look forward to.
So the Listener Is good guys?
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Finished Ghoul by Brian Keene. Started The Kill Riff by David J. Schow.
Just finished The Manitou by Graham Masterton. Man, that was a fun read.
Looking for Mister Slaughter S/L #78
Reading ‘Savage Season’ by Joe R Lansdale. My first Hap & Leonard read, so I figured I’d start at the beginning. Interesting so far. Not what I expected, but I’m enjoying it.
Just before starting Savage Season I finished ‘61’ by Lee Child. I enjoyed it, but the early Reacher books stood out more. I, much like the Travis McGee books, still like the genre.
Going to read Unbury Carol next.
"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes they win." - SK
WTB:
- S/L 'Storm Front' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
- S/L 'Fool Moon' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.One of the best horror books I have read in years!! I put it up there with the 1980's King. Just started Children of Night which is the sequel to Summer of Night. Not as good so far but getting better.
Summer of Night is excellent. Glad you liked it. It’s a top story for me as well. Keep us posted on how Children of Night turns out. I’ve got that on the ‘to read’ list.Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.
"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes they win." - SK
WTB:
- S/L 'Storm Front' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
- S/L 'Fool Moon' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
Summer of Night is one of my all-time favorites. Although Dan Simmons denies it, SON was clearly influenced by IT. A Winter Haunting is the sequel to SON. Children of the Night features a major character from SON but wasn't written as a sequel.Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.
Add me to the list of those that loved Summer of Night. One of my favorites. It definitely had an It vibe to me as well. Still need to read Children of Night, let us know how you like it.
Yes I was mistaken when I said it was a sequel to SON. They mention the other boy's from SON but the only character with a real role is Mike O'Rourke. I am about half way through and it is getting pretty good. The first part had a lot of really detailed medical descriptions, while probably being well researched and correct, were far above my head as far as understanding. I will let you know what my final verdict is on the book when I finish.Summer of Night is one of my all-time favorites. Although Dan Simmons denies it, SON was clearly influenced by IT. A Winter Haunting is the sequel to SON. Children of the Night features a major character from SON but wasn't written as a sequel.Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.
Summer of Night is a wonderful book. I also liked Children of the Night, which is a very different book, but does have a couple of characters from SON.
Other books with adult SON characters include Fires of Eden and A Winter Haunting. I didn't care for the first and have not yet read the second.
Right now, I'm reading The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, by John Le Carré. What can I say, it's the quintessential Cold War espionage novel. Chilling, but wonderful.
I loved a Winter Haunting and the site you suggested for the follow up.Summer of Night is one of my all-time favorites. Although Dan Simmons denies it, SON was clearly influenced by IT. A Winter Haunting is the sequel to SON. Children of the Night features a major character from SON but wasn't written as a sequel.Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.
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I was going to post the link for Watching The Presidential Debate in Elm Haven but is no longer on the Dan Simmons website. It is an excellent coda to Summer Of Night.I loved a Winter Haunting and the site you suggested for the follow up.Summer of Night is one of my all-time favorites. Although Dan Simmons denies it, SON was clearly influenced by IT. A Winter Haunting is the sequel to SON. Children of the Night features a major character from SON but wasn't written as a sequel.Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.
Is that a short story Dan wrote? Was it ever printed anywhere? Sounds cool.I was going to post the link for Watching The Presidential Debate in Elm Haven but is no longer on the Dan Simmons website. It is an excellent coda to Summer Of Night.I loved a Winter Haunting and the site you suggested for the follow up.Summer of Night is one of my all-time favorites. Although Dan Simmons denies it, SON was clearly influenced by IT. A Winter Haunting is the sequel to SON. Children of the Night features a major character from SON but wasn't written as a sequel.Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.
I just read Cheeseboy by Graham Masterton. It is the first of his works I’ve read, and I must say it is one of the most bizarre stories I’ve ever read. Has anyone else read this yet?
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I was able to locate the link on the Dan Simmons website for Watching The Presidential Debates In Elm Haven. It was a two part segment in the & November Message From Dan section:Is that a short story Dan wrote? Was it ever printed anywhere? Sounds cool.I was going to post the link for Watching The Presidential Debate in Elm Haven but is no longer on the Dan Simmons website. It is an excellent coda to Summer Of Night.I loved a Winter Haunting and the site you suggested for the follow up.Summer of Night is one of my all-time favorites. Although Dan Simmons denies it, SON was clearly influenced by IT. A Winter Haunting is the sequel to SON. Children of the Night features a major character from SON but wasn't written as a sequel.Just finished reading Summer of Night by Dan Simmons.
Part 1 https://www.dansimmons.com/news/message/2008_10.html.
Part 2 https://www.dansimmons.com/news/message/2008_11.html.
Dan also published a chapbook titled Banished Dreams that included dream sequences for Mike O'Rourke, Dale Stewart, Lawrence Stewart and Kevin Grumbacher that were cut from the published version of Summer Of Night. I believe that Sub Press really messed up by not including both Banished Dreams and Watching The Presidential Debates In Elm Haven as bonus content in their limited edition of Summer Of Night.
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