Stephen Brennan is the co-author of popular handbooks focused on adventure and an editor of curated story collections. His diverse life experiences, ranging from circus clown to shepherd and playwright, infuse his writing with a unique perspective. Brennan's work often draws from a wide array of subjects, promising readers engaging and varied literary journeys.
What horror lurks just out of sight? Dark highways become the stuff of nightmares for a man running from his infidelity. A bitter old man is stalked by a mysterious bump under the carpet in his nursing home. The tree growing on a victim’s grave terrorizes his killer. This collection of the works of horror writer Stephen Brennan brings together unspeakable demons, insane killers, and sinners trapped in a hell of their own making. Explore the terrifying worlds that exist in the corner of your eye.
The already gritty world of 1920s Chicago receives a bloodsoaked metal antihero. A tank that wears a trench coat. "It's like Batman, but a little more adult. And there's a really compelling human element to this story that could almost stand by itself." - Author "Wow! The story is very well written, but the characters are amazing." - Amazon Reviewer Young Jack's quest for acceptance in Rick Bara's gang takes a deadly turn when two of its members are brutally murdered by a mysterious rival. An almost mythical mob enforcer whose name people are afraid to say out loud. John Irons. Eager to prove himself worthy, and blissfully unaware that Rick doesn't care if he lives or dies in the attempt, Jack accepts the job of tracking down an elusive foe in a city overflowing with sin. But his single-minded search yields an incomprehensible truth: John isn't a man. He's an ungodly creation, the likes of which no one has ever seen on Chicago's streets. As dangerous as he is unfeeling. And Jack's name is only one on a very long list of men destined to die at the monster's hands. Caught between an oncoming storm and his own foolhardy determination to be a man, Jack charts a suicidal course forward, gambling dozens of lives on the strength of his own craftiness and fortitude. But will it be enough? And is he truly the hero of the story? Witness the beginning of a Chicago legend.
Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, the story unfolds as John is tasked with protecting a millionaire's daughter from a menacing stalker. What begins as a straightforward assignment spirals into a perilous game of cat and mouse, featuring a formidable metal automaton and an ancient evil. As chaos engulfs the city and the stakes rise, the girl's survival hinges on the outcome of this deadly confrontation, where the line between good and evil blurs dangerously.
"For a comparatively small country, Ireland's contributions to the world of literature have been enormous. From the older tradition, Irish writers have inherited a sense of wonder in the face of nature, a narrative style that tends toward the deliberately exaggerated or absurd, a keen sense of the power of satire. These themes carry through the entire canon of Irish literature, up until modern times. Stephen Brennan brings us this collection of classic stories, essays, and fairytales that inform the past and therefore, the present, of our most beloved fiction. This collection of thirty-six stories includes the influential works of Ireland's most treasured authors, including: Oscar Wilde; Jonathan Swift; James Joyce; W.B. Yeats; And so many more! In Irish Stories and Folklore, the reader can revisit old favorites like Oscar Wilde's short story, "The Canterville Ghost" and discover lesser known treasures such as, "The Orangeman: Or the Honest Boy and the Thief" by Maria Edgeworth. The imaginative stories contained in this volume are sure to engage the mind and delight readers looking to enhance their knowledge of the rich history of Irish literature and folklore."-- Provided by publisher
The book serves as a practical guide to essential skills inspired by the legendary mountain men, enabling readers to embrace outdoor living. It offers step-by-step instructions for crafting rafts and canoes, constructing tools, and foraging for food. Key skills covered include building a strong fire, hunting and butchering, and creating secure shelters, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring outdoorsmen and craftsmen looking to thrive in nature.
