The First
by Scott Nicholson
161 pages· 2010
About
A collection of 16 dark fantasy stories from award-winning author Scott Nicholson. From futuristic fantasy to supernatural suspense to dystopian exploration, these stories visit undiscovered countries and shadowy avenues of the heart. Includes two bonus essays and Nicholson's first-ever published story.
Nicholson, a 1999 Writers of the Future award winner, has published six novels and is editor of the ever-evolving writing guide "Write Good or Die." His novels The Red Church and They Hunger, the novella Burial to Follow, and the story collection Thank You for the Flowers are also available for Kindle.
"A literary shadow land between Ray Bradbury and Neil Gaiman." --Sharyn McCrumb, the Ballad books
"Hold onto your pants, because Nicholson is about to scare them off."-J.A. Konrath, Whiskey Sour
"Always surprises and always entertains."--Jonathan Maberry, Patient Zero
"A fresh and true voice that will affect you, disturb you, enrage you, or make you laugh."-Kevin J. Anderson, Saga of Seven Suns
"Quirky, twisted, finely crafted tales that carry a powerful emotional impact."-David Farland
Nicholson, a 1999 Writers of the Future award winner, has published six novels and is editor of the ever-evolving writing guide "Write Good or Die." His novels The Red Church and They Hunger, the novella Burial to Follow, and the story collection Thank You for the Flowers are also available for Kindle.
"A literary shadow land between Ray Bradbury and Neil Gaiman." --Sharyn McCrumb, the Ballad books
"Hold onto your pants, because Nicholson is about to scare them off."-J.A. Konrath, Whiskey Sour
"Always surprises and always entertains."--Jonathan Maberry, Patient Zero
"A fresh and true voice that will affect you, disturb you, enrage you, or make you laugh."-Kevin J. Anderson, Saga of Seven Suns
"Quirky, twisted, finely crafted tales that carry a powerful emotional impact."-David Farland
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