Night in the Lonesome October: Heartbreak leads to a sinister after-dark journey

Description: Night in the Lonesome October by Richard Laymon A haunting novel of love, loss...and flesh-eating trolls, from the undisputed master of the macabre FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ed Logan is 20 years old and a sophomore at Willmington University. Hes also been dumped by his girlfriend. Lonesome and broken-hearted, he goes for a late-night walk. He doesnt know where hes headed. He doesnt know what hes going to do when he gets there. And he has absolutely no idea of the strange people he is about to meet. Like Casey, the athletic blonde who roams the streets as if shes on a mission. And then theres Randy, whos definitely on a mission - to make Eds life hell. And then theres the others. Not exactly people. And very definitely not friendly. If Eds not careful, hes not going to make it home at all... Notes A haunting novel of love, loss... and flesh-eating trolls. Horror fiction. Author Biography Richard Laymon took an MA in English Literature from Loyola University, Los Angeles. He worked as a schoolteacher, a librarian and a mystery magazine editor before concentrating on writing full-time. He died in February 2001. Review DREADFUL TALES:DREADFUL TALES knocks all other offerings for six and presents a consistent collection of tales, almost every one of which manages to shock, delight and horrify through numerous ideas, characters and situations... a breath of fresh air in the stale UK Horror climate... Gets my vote as the best of 2000 by a long chalk ShiversA terrifying collection of short stories that showcases the dark genius of a true master of the macabre Books MagazineThis is an author that does not pull his punches... A gripping, and at times genuinely shocking, read SFX MagazineDean Koontz and Stephen King normally dominate this territory. They had better watch out, Laymon is already staking a claim Northern EchoTRAVELLING VAMPIRE SHOW:If you are not already well acquainted with Richard Laymon, get to know him now. This is an enticing tale of three youngsters in a small American town Manchester Evening NewsThis gloriously inventive piece is probably Laymons best book yet: dipping into the poetic vein of Ray Bradbury was clearly a vitalising exercise for him, and this is sheerly enjoyable... The prose here is rich and inventive, the atmosphere and scene-setting handled with real aplomb. Whatever you make of Laymons earlier books, this is one you should try News International LineoneSet in a sleepy American town in the summer of 1963, this rites of passage novel recreates the long, stifling days - and nights filled with possibilities - that distinguish the teenage years Belfast TelegraphPRAISE FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS:No one writes like Laymon and youre going to have a good time with anything he writes Dean KoontzThis author knows how to sock it to the reader The Times, If youve missed Laymon youve missed a treat Stephen King, A brilliant writer Sunday Express·AMONG THE MISSING is strikingly different. From the chilling opening...we are plunged into a disturbing world of twisted psychopathology The TimesIn Laymons books, blood doesnt so much drip drip as explode, splatter and coagulate IndependentStephen King without a conscience Dan MarloweA gut-crunching writer Time OutAn uncanny grasp of just what makes characters work...readers turn the pages so fast they leave burn marks on the paper HorrorstruckIncapable of writing a disappointing book New York Review of Science FictionOne of the best and most reliable writers working today AfraidLaymons biggest strength is that he is able to provide lighthearted fun and disturb at the same time FearHes got a knack for creating characters you care about Cemetery DanceTheres not a crime novelist around who writes cleaner prose than Laymon - and few who can jack up the tension the way he does...Laymon likes to grasp readers by the neck with expert word-smithery, then haul them into a diabolical situation...once again, Laymon offers unexpected, well-rounded characters blown about in a narrative that moves like the wind. Publishers WeeklyA grisly cocktail of horror, murder and mayhem laced with Laymons distinct blend of black humour. Great stuff. Yorkshire Evening PressRichard Laymon doesnt disappoint with his latest offering. Peterborough Evening TelegraphSo fastpaced you find yourself reading it at the speed of a bullet from a gun...a rollercoaster ride of fear Peterborough Evening Telegraph Promotional A haunting novel of love, loss...and flesh-eating trolls, from the undisputed master of the macabre Long Description Ed Logan is 20 years old and a sophomore at Willmington University. Hes also been dumped by his girlfriend. Lonesome and broken-hearted, he goes for a late-night walk. He doesnt know where hes headed. He doesnt know what hes going to do when he gets there. And he has absolutely no idea of the strange people he is about to meet. Like Casey, the athletic blonde who roams the streets as if shes on a mission. And then theres Randy, whos definitely on a mission - to make Eds life hell. And then theres the others. Not exactly people. And very definitely not friendly. If Eds not careful, hes not going to make it home at all... Review Quote TRAVELLING VAMPIRE SHOW: If you are not already well acquainted with Richard Laymon, get to know him now. This is an enticing tale of three youngsters in a small American town Manchester Evening News Promotional "Headline" A haunting novel of love, loss...and flesh-eating trolls, from the undisputed master of the macabre Description for Sales People No one writes like Laymon and youre going to have a good time with anything he writes Dean Koontz Details ISBN0747258309 Author Richard Laymon Pages 480 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2001 ISBN-10 0747258309 ISBN-13 9780747258308 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-10-04 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Imprint Headline Feature Language English Subtitle Heartbreak leads to a sinister after-dark journey UK Release Date 2001-10-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2001-11-07 AU Release Date 2001-11-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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