David Tallerman crafts narratives that blend fantasy, science fiction, and horror, often exploring absurdist elements and steampunk aesthetics. His stories playfully subvert genre conventions while delving into imaginative worlds. Tallerman's short fiction has graced numerous prominent literary magazines and anthologies, showcasing his versatility and broad appeal. His work is characterized by a distinct dark fantasy sensibility and an innovative approach to speculative fiction.
Exploring the theme of supernatural darkness, this collection features stories set in ancient lands haunted by spirits and curses. Each tale invites readers to confront the eerie and unsettling aspects of these forgotten places, crafted by a diverse group of daring authors. The anthology promises to immerse readers in chilling narratives that reveal the hidden dangers lurking in the shadows of history.
In Altapasaeda, the capital of Castoval, the King lays siege to his own city while rebels use a bastard prince as a figurehead. Easie Damasco gets caught in a desperate plan to save the Castoval, which involves kidnapping the prince—initially thought to be a good idea.
Meet Easie Damasco, a charming rogue and thief.
Sickness is ravaging America, driving the infected to savagery. Ben Silensky risks everything to get those he loves to a safe haven that unbeknownst to him has become a survivalist colony called Funland which may prove to be salvation or the start of something even worse.
Meet Easie Damasco: Thief, swindler and lately, reluctant hero. But whatever good intentions Damasco may have are about to be tested to their limits, as the most valuable - and dangerous - object in the land comes within his light-fingered grasp. Add in some suicidally stubborn giants, an old enemy with dreams of empire and the deadliest killers in two kingdoms on his heels, and Damasco's chances of staying honest - or even just surviving - are getting slimmer by the hour. File Under: Fantasy [ Run Easie Run | A Big Help | Not again! | Prince of Thieves ]
When part-time teacher Ollie Clay panic-buys a rundown house in the outskirts of Leeds, he soon recognises his mistake. His new neighbour is an antisocial thug, with links to a local hate group. Or does he?
Set against the backdrop of a vibrant cityscape, the story follows Dran Florrian aboard the TransContinental airship, where he embarks on a journey with the enigmatic Palimpsest. As they navigate the skies, the narrative explores themes of adventure, discovery, and the intertwining of past and present, revealing the mysteries that unfold in this imaginative world. The airship serves as a vessel for both physical travel and deeper introspection as Florrian confronts the complexities of his life and the history that shapes it.
The story features an eccentric English scientist known as the Professor, who engages in outrageous adventures, including outfitting a grizzly bear with combat armor and kidnapping a brilliant Polynesian computer expert as his bride. With a ninja butler adding to the chaos, the narrative promises madcap steampunk escapades filled with humor and eccentricity. The mix of quirky characters and absurd situations sets the stage for a thrilling and entertaining journey.
Eclectic and imaginative, this collection features a diverse array of stories that blend science fiction, fantasy, and humor. Readers will encounter Martian settlers, dimensional rifts, and whimsical creatures like Spanish-speaking hummingbirds and steam-punk octopuses. The narratives explore unique themes, including alternative justice systems, workplace time travel, and marketing to peculiar audiences. Each tale offers a quirky twist, showcasing the author's creativity and ability to intertwine the bizarre with relatable elements, all under the unifying theme of being "Bubble Off Plumb."
In 1907, the revolutionary Joseph Djugashvili - who would later take the name Joseph Stalin - pulled off the biggest, bloodiest and most daring robbery in Georgia's history, complete with lies and double-crosses, secret police and explosions, a carriage chase, a mattress stuffed with cash and a one-eyed master of disguise...