Robert R McCammon

[Bad Bear]

Anyone else familiar with McCammon? fans of IT could do a lot worse than his novel Boy's Life, which I read last summer. For a great evocation of childhood in small town America (plus thriller/horror), I've not read better since I read IT back in 1989.

Here's a synopsis (contains spoilers):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy's_Life_(novel)

You might have to copy and paste to go directly to the link, otherwise you will probably get the Wiki disambiguation.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Yes indeed, my 2nd favourite 'horror' writer, I like Mine, Blue World and Swan Song too.

And looking into my crystal ball Patricia A. will be in this thread shortly LOL

Long days and pleasant nights

[EMARX]

I read Boys Life when it came out. It was great. Around the same time I read Summer of Night by Dan Simmons, which could be a twin.

[Bad Bear]

I've got Swan Song on my Amazon wish list as it's meant to be in a similar vein to The Stand. One of the best horror novels I've read is Graham Masterton's Walkers - superb book.

[Bev Vincent]

His last couple of novels have been historical mysteries -- he has another one coming out later on this year. They're great books, definitely worth checking out.

[danie]

I just finished Boy's Life a couple of days ago, and now I put it in my top ten (nonSK) books. I already miss the characters.:sad:
But on the same day I finished it, I ordered two more of his books, so they're on the way!

[Patricia A]

Robert McCammon is one of the best wordslingers out there IMO.
He's got a new book coming out in Oct. "Mister Slaughter," it's the third installment of the Matthew Corbett series.
The others are "Speaks the Nightbird," and "The Queen of Bedlam," really killer stuff!
LOL John D, you got it right.
Now where's the Goathunter? :laugh:

[Ubasti]

I'm currently reading The Queen of Bedlam in preparation for Mr. Slaughter this fall. Swan Song is a great book ... highly recommend it.

[Doc Wilson]

Wow I checked out the synopsis and that indeed looks excellent. I'm going to try to pick it up this weekend, thanks a bunch.

[goathunter]

I'm here, Patricia! :)

It's looking like Mister Slaughter is more likely to appear in December or in January 2010. But it's definitely coming.

I recently created a new website to help promote the Matthew Corbett series by McCammon: Matthew Corbett's World (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)

Hunter
http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/images/slaughter-banner.gif (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)

[Damaris]

I really enjoyed Blue World but was not thrilled with Swan Song or A Boy's Life and never read anything else. Does he deserve another chance?

[MyLife4YouSK]

I really enjoyed Blue World but was not thrilled with Swan Song or A Boy's Life and never read anything else. Does he deserve another chance?



OMG. A resounding YES! Check out MINE and The Wolf's Hour. I'm surprised you didn't like Swan Song though. What about it didn't you care for?
Usher's Passing is another great one. I'm a fan of his new Matthew Corbett series,as well., can't wait for Mister Slaughter! McCammon is right up there with King imo, but sai King is my 1st love, so...he gets top billing on my bookcase. Behind glass even. :wink2:

Don't give up on McCammon!

[pandora]

OMG!!! Blue World!!!! I forgot all about that book. Read it ages ago, and loved it!!! That is so worthy of a place on my bookshelf!! Thanks John!!! I'm getting now! Does he have a hard cover version of it out?? Someone visitor message me if he does, please! Thanks!!!

[Damaris]

I'm surprised you didn't like Swan Song though. What about it didn't you care for?

To be honest, I don't remember. I read it years ago while in college and just found it ... ordinary, I suppose. Just kind of ho-hum, nothing to write home about. And today nothing of the story has stuck with me beyond the girl's name (Sue Wanda, because I thought it was an awful name). Maybe I didn't read it at the right time or had too high of expectations but it did not impress itself on me at all. A Boy's Life I found a bit better but all too reminiscent of Mr. King's work ... I found the similarities blatant and near disgusting. It left a sour taste in my mouth I was never able to shake.

[Patricia A]

To be honest, I don't remember. I read it years ago while in college and just found it ... ordinary, I suppose. Just kind of ho-hum, nothing to write home about. And today nothing of the story has stuck with me beyond the girl's name (Sue Wanda, because I thought it was an awful name). Maybe I didn't read it at the right time or had too high of expectations but it did not impress itself on me at all. A Boy's Life I found a bit better but all too reminiscent of Mr. King's work ... I found the similarities blatant and near disgusting. It left a sour taste in my mouth I was never able to shake.
Although McCammon and King both write that's where the similarities end IMO, other than the fact that they are both gifted.

Some people say that McCammon is a spin-off of King, I beg to differ. To say that is to say, all writers after Stephen King are spin-offs.
That's just not cricket.

So far as creative integrity goes, there is nothing you can say that hasn't been said before, try it LOL, see. :)

[goathunter]

OMG!!! Blue World!!!! I forgot all about that book. Read it ages ago, and loved it!!! That is so worthy of a place on my bookshelf!! Thanks John!!! I'm getting now! Does he have a hard cover version of it out??

There was a hardcover release of Blue World by Grafton in the UK back in 1989. There weren't a lot printed then (a couple of thousand), and the book is usually fairly pricey now.

Here's an Advanced Book Exchange link to search for them. They start at $40+: ABE search for Blue World (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=Robert+McCammon&bi=0&bx=off&ds=30&isbn=0246134550&kn=grafton&sortby=2&sts=t&tn=blue+world&x=59&y=9)

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images/bw_10_brit_hc.jpg

Hunter

[Haunted]

To be honest, I don't remember. I read it years ago while in college and just found it ... ordinary, I suppose. Just kind of ho-hum, nothing to write home about. And today nothing of the story has stuck with me beyond the girl's name (Sue Wanda, because I thought it was an awful name). Maybe I didn't read it at the right time or had too high of expectations but it did not impress itself on me at all. A Boy's Life I found a bit better but all too reminiscent of Mr. King's work ... I found the similarities blatant and near disgusting. It left a sour taste in my mouth I was never able to shake.

Maybe re-reads would clarify for you?

[Damaris]

Maybe re-reads would clarify for you?

They well might. I could easily have been overly judgemental, cynical, jaded, etc. It was college, and I am prone to a "love em or hate em" mentality when it comes to authors. Thus far, once my gavel has fallen against an author, he or she has been cordoned off for good. But maybe it's time for an appeal.

[marty's lot]

I have all his books...love Mine and Stinger and Swan Song is the perfect companion read with The Stand. Good to hear he has a new one coming out.

[scared1]

Yes I enjoy this man's writing. I believe he wrote Gone South. Correct me if I am wrong. My mind is not what is used to be:down:

[catnoel]

Read Swan Song. It is very similar to The Stand. It is really good!!!:love:

[benbennett]

Yes I enjoy this man's writing. I believe he wrote Gone South. Correct me if I am wrong. My mind is not what is used to be:down:

You're correct. I've read most of his output and enjoyed all of them.

[Haunted]

Mr. McCammon is working on a new book about a band on their last tour, well, check out his website. Some good news for his fans.:biggrin2:


http://www.robertmccammon.com/

[OldDarth]

Recently finished Speaks the Nightbird and The Queen of Bedlam of his Matthew Corbett series. Both excellent. Looking forward to the next Mr. Slaughter.

[txmatt]

I really enjoyed Wolf's Hour.

[MrsMarsten]

I need to Re read Boys Life. One book i read of his.....The Wolf's Hour.. AMAZING WONDERFUL CRAZY good book. didn't want it to end. :)

[goathunter]

I recently posted a new update from Robert McCammon, as well as audio and video of his visit to Jesuit High School for the culmination of The Big J Read. Approximately 1400 people read Boy's Life over the summer as part of the community reading project, and in August, Mr. McCammon visited the high school and spoke to parents, alumni, and students.

RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/)

Hunter

[ihavepromisestokeep]

Swan Song is the shizzle.

[goathunter]

Chapter 1 from Mister Slaughter has been posted on Matthew Corbett's World (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)!

Hunter
http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/images/slaughter-banner.gif (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)

[bopropadop]

Chapter 1 from Mister Slaughter has been posted on Matthew Corbett's World (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)!

Hunter
http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/images/slaughter-banner.gif (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)


Big thankee for that post! I am soooo looking forward to the latest edition of the Matthew Corbett series!

[MyLife4YouSK]

Chapter 1 from Mister Slaughter has been posted on Matthew Corbett's World (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)!

Hunter
http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/images/slaughter-banner.gif (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/)


Thanks Hunter! But dammit, I was hoping I was gonna win an ARC of Mister Slaughter. :( He's giving away more though I think I read., guess I'll keep trying!

[Cthulhu]

I really enjoyed Wolf's Hour.

Werewolves fighting Nazi's. This book is full of win.

I want to read They Thirst - but McCammon keeps it out of print because he thinks it sucks. I also would like to read Blue World and Swan Song.

[rjt65]

enjoying Gone South by RM now--and have boys life on deck....

why is he not more popular!! amazing

[Autumnlyn]

Recently re-read Blue World...my favorite short story in it has got to be The Green Hornet!!!! I really enjoyed the tempo and the 'cliffhanger' type style. EXCELLENT

[Barrock]

I've read and enjoyed Swan Song. Similar to The Stand, but still an excellent story.

[wally wonder]

reading swan song, mystery walk on deck. gone south great story. speaks the nightbird, two volumes, great story. jury still out on swan song. 2" into it, half an inch to go. too often my willing suspension of disbelief took one in the pants. still though, it has evoked a range of emotion up and down the scale.

[goathunter]

Early reviews for Robert McCammon's upcoming novel Mister Slaughter are showing up, with Publishers Weekly being the most recent. Check out the great reviews on MatthewCorbettsWorld.com (http://www.matthewcorbettsworld.com/).

Hunter

[rjt65]

Read Stinger --amazing and has a dome in it!!!!!


on they Thirst now bout 40% thru --not as good as the others... Read Mine--liked it!

and read the 2nd in his series on AMtthew Corbett Queen of Bedhlam gr8 r8--

boys life excellent --- a truly underrated author---

little peeved i had a wolfs hour paperback in hand at library---- put it back as i had 4 books out --get it next round--not there and nt in the library online system to reerve --hope who ever took it returns it so i can see it!!!


Cant wait till Mr Slaughter is available

[staropeace]

They Thirst is one of my favorite books of all time....get with the program my Jarl....lol..
Boys Life is so awesome....wow...

[rjt65]

Than u need to red more bokss! bwahahahahahaha wel vamp overunning LA now so it is picking up--- not saying it el stinko or even bad--jus tliked the others better for the first 75%

u read the wolfs hour?



They Thirst is one of my favorite books of all time....get with the program my Jarl....lol..
Boys Life is so awesome....wow...

[staropeace]

I have read everything by Rick....Robert McCammon when he writes,yes.
I love all his books.....even his first novels written years ago....I got them all....Bethanys Sin...I think was written in the seventies...not sure...but I found a copy several years ago.

[nicklove09]

Swan Song, and Boy's life are my favorites.

[gniknehpets]

I also liked Swan Song and Boy's Life. Would like to read more of his.

[Stinger]

Robert McCammon has been one of my favorite authors ever since I read STINGER back in 1989. Back when McCammon was writing Horror Fiction, he wrote several great novels, all of which I've read. To date, The Wolve's Hour, The Night Boat, Bethany's Sin, Swan Song, and They Thirst are among my favorite. Blue World featured some of McCammon's best short stories - my favorite being Night Calls the Green Falcon. You can visit McCammon's website for more information. I actually got the chance to meet McCammon during a book signing for his book, Mine, back in the early 90's. Rick is a true Southern gentleman and a mighty fine writer.

- Rob

[scared1]

I agree he is an excellent author. Has he written anything lately?

[goathunter]

Check the posts earlier in this thread, or check out his website: RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/).

Speaks the Nightbird was published in 2002, The Queen of Bedlam in 2007, and Mister Slaughter will be out in January 2010.

Hunter

[Kim L.]

Check the posts earlier in this thread, or check out his website: RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/).

Speaks the Nightbird was published in 2002, The Queen of Bedlam in 2007, and Mister Slaughter will be out in January 2010.

Hunter

Queen of Bedlam is great! Started it while waiting for vol II of Speaks The Nightbird to arrive, then put it aside to read vol II (since QOB picks up after STN), which will be itself put aside when Under The Dome arrives.
My reading life is so complicated...

[E.Freemantle]

McCammon ...he has several books that I have read ,which I highly recommend, -Here is a short list- "Mine","Gone South","A Boy's Life", naturally "Swan Song"-his Stand,"Wolf's hour", "The U-Boat", "Baal","They Thirst",-I have to read something when Sai King is not circulating anything new. Also in another vein try Clive Barker's "The Great and Secret Show,and its sequel "Everworld". I particularly like Barker's "Weaveworld,and Imagica".
For some time travel and weird kink try Nicholson Baker's "The Fermata". I just read Dan Simmons ' "Drood "-a great big tome of speculative fiction,history, and Charles Dickens" "double life"- long and satisfying. Read his Stoker Award Winning -"Carrion Comfort,if you have not it will blow your mind....... control- no spoilers. E. Freemantle,AKA Beambounder. Also all the "Demon in The Freezer" by Richard Prestion,author of another terrifying tome... "The Hot Zone". Try Ursula Le Guins' "The Lathe of Heaven. Short ,but formidable. Also read anything by H.P. Lovecraft. and Daniel Easterman, Historial University of Belfast- Highest Recommendation "The Night of The Seventh Darkness. Enough for now. Long Days and pleasant Nights. -R.S.Sippel

[goathunter]

Several updates to RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/) since my last post, including an update from McCammon about his recently-completed rock band novel, The Five, and a 171-page excerpt from Mister Slaughter on the SubPress site!

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images/five_00_mock_s.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/)

Hunter

[Patricia A]

Several updates to RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/) since my last post, including an update from McCammon about his recently-completed rock band novel, The Five, and a 171-page excerpt from Mister Slaughter on the SubPress site!

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images/five_00_mock_s.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/)

Hunter

I love that cover I hope he keeps it. Anyhow I read Robert McCammon's message about The Five and it sounds great!

[Randwill]

Boy's Life is one of my all time favorites. Swan Song and Gone South are also really good!

[jack12k8]

Great thread...I am astonished I was not familiar with this author. I just downloaded Swan Song from the Kindle. Unfortunately, that book appears to be the only one of his books on the Kindle. Are his books in paperback available in the major bookstores does anyone know? I know I could order from amazon, etc., but I like to get a look at a book sometimes.

[Patricia A]

Great thread...I am astonished I was not familiar with this author. I just downloaded Swan Song from the Kindle. Unfortunately, that book appears to be the only one of his books on the Kindle. Are his books in paperback available in the major bookstores does anyone know? I know I could order from amazon, etc., but I like to get a look at a book sometimes.
I'm pretty sure a lot of his stuff is back in print. I think you can buy most everything he's written from his website and on Amazon. He's one of the best. You ought to check out Boy's Life. That's quite a piece of work.

[jacobtlong]

I've never read anything by Robert McCammon, but I'll be sure to check his work out in the future. :)

[jack12k8]

Queen of Bedlam is also on the Kindle...I started Swan Song last night...like how it is setting up so far.

[goathunter]

Great thread...I am astonished I was not familiar with this author. I just downloaded Swan Song from the Kindle. Unfortunately, that book appears to be the only one of his books on the Kindle. Are his books in paperback available in the major bookstores does anyone know? I know I could order from amazon, etc., but I like to get a look at a book sometimes.

Currently, only Swan Song and The Queen of Bedlam are available for the Kindle.

Much of McCammon's backlist is currently out-of-print, but in the last couple of years, there have been new trade paperback releases of Boy's Life, Gone South, Swan Song, Speaks the Nightbird, and The Queen of Bedlam.

Hunter

[Wayne C. Rogers]

Because I write book reviews for the local newspaper's blog, I got an advance reading copy of Mister Slaughter, and it was truly excellent. I know Mr. McCammon hated it, but back during the eighties when I reviewed a number of his books for Fantasy Mongers magazine, I used to call him the next Stephen King, and I meant that in sincere admiration. At that time, no other writer could come close to King's craftsmanship and storytelling ability, except for Robert McCammon. I've enjoyed all of his novels over the last three decades, and I'm happy as a clam that he's writing again. He's written three Matthew Corbett novels, with Mister Slaughter due out in January. He has a stand-alone novel due out at the end of 2010, which may be his first horror novel in twenty years. Hunter Goatley can confirm whether the next book will actually be horror or not. Last, Mr. McCammon's book, Boy's Life, is certainly in my top ten list of favorite novels to read. This book is in many ways a literary classic.

[Patricia A]

Queen of Bedlam is also on the Kindle...I started Swan Song last night...like how it is setting up so far.
So what do you think of Swan Song so far?
People are always comparing it to The Stand, I don't understand that.
The only real thing the two stories have in common is that they are both apocalyptic type stories, but they go in completely different directions and have a different voice. So whatever, I don't get it.
Well they do have another thing in common, they are both great reads.

I don't recommend reading them back to back as you may wind up wanting to dig a fallout shelter in your back yard. If you already have one then, hey, that might work.

[jack12k8]

I'm about a quarter of way through with it so far. Its been almost 20 years since I read The Stand, so I can't do a great comparison so far other than as you suggested, the fact both deal with end of the world scenarios. So far I really like it...very good character development. If someone gave me the book without revealing the i.d. of the author, frankly I would think I'm reading King.

[HorrorHero]

I've read nearly everything he has written, Its taken me 15 years to find all of them because most are out of print. Some of the Best that he has written are - The Wolfs Hour, Usher's Passing, Swan Song, Stinger (This is the first one I read and had to find all the rest), Gone South, Bethany's Sin, Blue World (in and out of Hollywood limbo, Blue World itself none of the others from the book) Baal, and They Thirst (with a little update I think this one would do really well on the market again. I talked to Goatley about a month ago and there is someone talking to McCammon about making some of his out of print works into audio books.

[rjt65]

what Patricia:??????


you dont ALREADY have a fallout shelter in the back yard!!!!

Tommyknockers at your door!!!

egads get moving!!! ;-)







So what do you think of Swan Song so far?
People are always comparing it to The Stand, I don't understand that.
The only real thing the two stories have in common is that they are both apocalyptic type stories, but they go in completely different directions and have a different voice. So whatever, I don't get it.
Well they do have another thing in common, they are both great reads.

I don't recommend reading them back to back as you may wind up wanting to dig a fallout shelter in your back yard. If you already have one then, hey, that might work.

[Patricia A]

what Patricia:??????


you dont ALREADY have a fallout shelter in the back yard!!!!

Tommyknockers at your door!!!

egads get moving!!! ;-)

No I don't, I have one dug out in the woods. I rent you know. :wink2:

[Patricia A]

I'm so excited!
I found two short story collections with contributions by Robert McCammon. I got Dark Masques with Nightcrawlers, and Under the Fang, with The Miracle Mile and he actually edited that book.
Both books have a lot of great stories and a butt-load of great writers, so I'm feeling pretty smug. :)

[teejay17]

Has anyone around here read Robert McCammon? I've recently started reading Swan Song and I have to say it is friggin' awesome. This is my first foray into McCammon's stuff, but I'm diggin' it so far.

[Patricia A]

Has anyone around here read Robert McCammon? I've recently started reading Swan Song and I have to say it is friggin' awesome. This is my first foray into McCammon's stuff, but I'm diggin' it so far.

Yeah, there's quite a few of us in here. The man doesn't know how to tell a bad story. I recommend you read Boy's Life next. It's a complete departure from Swan Song but every bit as gripping. Check out his website, you can get a lot of great history and new info about him. Yes McCammon rocks a lot. :)
http://www.robertmccammon.com/board/board.pl?

[dwspell]

I don't recommend watching the movie, I was unfortunate enough to see it last year and it was immediately on my worst movie list. I have not read the book and after seeing the movie I am turned off by the story.

[teejay17]

Yeah, there's quite a few of us in here. The man doesn't know how to tell a bad story. I recommend you read Boy's Life next. It's a complete departure from Swan Song but every bit as gripping. Check out his website, you can get a lot of great history and new info about him. Yes McCammon rocks a lot. :)
http://www.robertmccammon.com/board/board.pl?
Thanks! I actually wrote this post without first doing due diligence and researching to see if there was a thread for McCammon. Thankfully a mod caught my error and posted it here (thanks mod).
Now I have my work cut out, reading over all the past posts on McCammon. Nonetheless, I can't wait to get home today to pick up where I left off in Swan Song.

[Patricia A]

I don't recommend watching the movie, I was unfortunate enough to see it last year and it was immediately on my worst movie list. I have not read the book and after seeing the movie I am turned off by the story.

Which movie is that?

[teejay17]

Wow! This is a really great thread. So many good recommendations of stuff to read. I'm definitely going to "mine" it for other titles once I finish Swan Song.

[goathunter]

I don't recommend watching the movie, I was unfortunate enough to see it last year and it was immediately on my worst movie list. I have not read the book and after seeing the movie I am turned off by the story.

The movie This Boy's Life is not based on Robert McCammon's novel Boy's Life. Two completely different stories.

Hunter

[Patricia A]

The movie This Boy's Life is not based on Robert McCammon's novel Boy's Life. Two completely different stories.

Hunter

Boy's Life would be a WONDERFUL movie and probably wind up winning an Academy Award... providing it was done right. (Peter Jackson are you busy?)
Has any of R. McCammon's work been made into movies? I'm not aware of any.
That's why I was confused by dwspell's post. I knew This Boy's Life was not based on Boy's Life because I remember checking if it was when it came out.

[glyde69]

McCammon is the man!

My favs from him are....

- Swan Song
- The Wolf's Hour
- Speaks the Nightbird
- Queen of Bedlam
- Stinger
- They Thirst

Can't wait for Mister Slaughter and The Five!

[goathunter]

Has any of R. McCammon's work been made into movies? I'm not aware of any.

No movies, but there have been two episodes of two TV shows based on McCammon's work. "Nightcrawlers" was adapted for the 1980s version of The Twilight Zone. It was directed by William Friedkin and is widely regarded as the best episode of that series. "Makeup" was a laughable production for the 1980s show Darkroom that starred Billy Crystal (!) and Brian Dennehy.

Hunter

[Patricia A]

I got Mister Slaughter in the mail a few days ago, it's really good. It seems already that Matthew is in for a fall. :eek2:
Great stuff!

[Patricia A]

No movies, but there have been two episodes of two TV shows based on McCammon's work. "Nightcrawlers" was adapted for the 1980s version of The Twilight Zone. It was directed by William Friedkin and is widely regarded as the best episode of that series. "Makeup" was a laughable production for the 1980s show Darkroom that starred Billy Crystal (!) and Brian Dennehy.

Hunter

Thanks for the info. I just searched Hulu for the episodes and I couldn't find either of them so I guess it's off to Amazon. They had better not have messed up "Makeup" that was a super great story. A modern classic IMO.

[goathunter]

Thanks for the info. I just searched Hulu for the episodes and I couldn't find either of them so I guess it's off to Amazon. They had better not have messed up "Makeup" that was a super great story. A modern classic IMO.

The TZ episode of "Nightcrawlers" is available on DVD in the Season 1 TZ set. None of the Darkroom episodes has been officially released. And in the case of "Makeup," that's just as well, as it is pretty horrendous.

Hunter

[jnote]

He is great! I also enjoyed Gone South (I think that is the name of it - I read it a long time ago.)
I've had Swan Song on my list, but haven't started it yet. Heard it was good.

[smerdyakov]

I started reading Boy's Life after seeing this thread (I really wanted to read Swan Song, but my library doesn't have that one) and have to say he's a fine writer. I'm only 60 pages or so in, but that's some crisp prose. My favorite part so far is the talk of Grandpa Jaybird and his sense of wonder in nature being confused for lunacy. Really great stuff. I think I identify with this book more because of the southern setting (as opposed to king's it -- though familiar, it's not like looking out in the backyard). Anyway, if the book keeps the current momentum, it should be an excellent read.

Thanks for introducing me to this author.

[MyLife4YouSK]

Hey Hunter! When does The Five come out!? I'm all out of new books to read. Started re reading Horns the other day and I JUST read it. lol Mister Slaughter was decent., i'm digging the historical stuff. McCammon's definitely in my top five authors. Now to meet this one. Hmmm., might have to make a trip down south!

[goathunter]

Unfortunately, we don't yet have any publication news for The Five. I'm hoping that changes soon....

Hunter

[goathunter]

Three things:

* Mister Slaughter is now available in eBook form
* Robert McCammon's Psycho 60s Podcast, a look at some of the lost rock'n'roll from the 1960s, is now available from iTunes, too
* Photos of the limited edition of Mister Slaughter are now available


For details, see RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/).

Hunter

[E.Freemantle]

Robert R. McCammon is genius. I read most of his stuff. I highly recommend Baal, They Thirst, Stinger, Swan Song, Mark of the Beast, Mine, A boy's life, U Boat,and I think it is called Wolf's Lair, Bethany's Sin, Blue World,and The Mr Slaughter Series. His work reads well ,is well researched and there is well described horror, and attention to character development. Also look into the work of Daniel Easterman's supernatural mysteries like Night of the Seventh Darkness. yours E.Freemantle

[goathunter]

From Subterranean Press (http://subterraneanpress.com/index.php/2010/04/21/robert-mccammon-major-the-wolfs-hour-news/):


Robert McCammon has just turned in a brand-new 36,000 word novella, “The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs” about a further WWII adventure of Michael Gallatin that will be included in The Wolf’s Hour, pushing the book to just shy of 700 pages. We expect the inclusion of this major piece of new fiction will drive sales of this limited edition, making it a must have for every serious McCammon fan.

To accommodate the expected demand for The Wolf’s Hour — this novella was a last minute addition, long after the book was announced — with Mr. McCammon’s permission we’ve decided to increase the print run to 750 copies, to cover the increased printing costs, to compensate the author for a significant new piece of fiction, and to give his many fans a chance at this important collectible edition.

McCammon talks about this and more in today's update on RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/).

Hunter

[goathunter]

The second edition of Robert McCammon's Psycho 60s podcast is now available from RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/).

Hunter

[goathunter]

Exciting news from Subterranean Press!


Just off the phone with Robert McCammon's agent with most welcome news. In early 2011, we'll be releasing The Five, one of Robert McCammon's most ambitious novels to date, a mammoth 180,000 word epic thriller with a very dark fantastic backbeat. More news on the limited and trade editions soon.

Hunter

[GNTLGNT]

SWEET!! Way too many bridges under the water or sumpin' like that, since I last read him...

[Doc Wilson]

3/4 of the way through Swan Song, INCREDIBLE. Love this guy. Thanks for the awesome rec.

[Doc Wilson]

So what do you think of Swan Song so far?
People are always comparing it to The Stand, I don't understand that.
The only real thing the two stories have in common is that they are both apocalyptic type stories, but they go in completely different directions and have a different voice. So whatever, I don't get it.
Well they do have another thing in common, they are both great reads.

I don't recommend reading them back to back as you may wind up wanting to dig a fallout shelter in your back yard. If you already have one then, hey, that might work.

Just finished Swan Song after reading this thread and I'm hooked. To me one of the biggest similarities to the Stand was Flagg/Friend, but it certainly didn't spoil the novel for me. The Job's Mask disease just blew me away, one of the coolest fantasy concepts ever.

And I loved how dark it was!!

What should I get next?

[Becks19]

I have never read McCammon and will be starting with Speaks The Nightbird. From reading the above posts..it sounds like he's an excellent author to explore.

[smerdyakov]

I read Boy's Life a couple months ago and loved it. After that, I read Swan Song, which I didn't care for (well, I enjoyed it up until the last quarter or so). I guess I found the more fantastic ideas in Boy's Life appealing (like old moses, the wasps, the monkey, the triceratops).

Anyway, are there any of his other books more in line with Boy's Life?

[randallFlaggfan1]

Boy's Life is good, but I really liked Swan Song...and Gone South.

[Patricia A]

I am so happy I could bust! As some of you know I work at a bookstore and part of my day is spent buying books from the public, I BOLOed (Be On the Look Out) all McCammon hardbacks to my co-workers advising them that they are all hot sellers and for the love of God if Swan Song ever comes in it is to go directly into my personal property/to buy bin.
So the other day I got to work and Lo and Behold there is a hardback copy of Swan Song in my bin! I grabbed it and stated whooping like a kid who finally got a b-b gun for Christmas! It's absolutely beautiful! It's going to have to sit in my bin till I get my Christmas bonus because it's tres big bucks, even with my employee discount but I actually have one now and I couldn't be happier.
:geek:

[Doc Wilson]

Man I wish he'd release the rest of his catalogue to kindle. My crappy old eyes just can't hack paperbacks anymore, and the extremely awesome swan song is the only one of his horror works I've been able to find in an e format :cry:

[Patricia A]

I don't have a kindle yet but I can't imagine why (an unfortunate turn of phrase mayhap) RMc's work wouldn't be there. Sad.
Hunter may know what's up with that.

[kingricefan]

I am so happy I could bust! As some of you know I work at a bookstore and part of my day is spent buying books from the public, I BOLOed (Be On the Look Out) all McCammon hardbacks to my co-workers advising them that they are all hot sellers and for the love of God if Swan Song ever comes in it is to go directly into my personal property/to buy bin.
So the other day I got to work and Lo and Behold there is a hardback copy of Swan Song in my bin! I grabbed it and stated whooping like a kid who finally got a b-b gun for Christmas! It's absolutely beautiful! It's going to have to sit in my bin till I get my Christmas bonus because it's tres big bucks, even with my employee discount but I actually have one now and I couldn't be happier.
:geek:

Is it the Dark Harvest version? If so, you are one lucky person!!! I have the DH book and it is a pretty one.

[Patricia A]

Is it the Dark Harvest version? If so, you are one lucky person!!! I have the DH book and it is a pretty one.

This is it, it is DH and ain't it a peach!!

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/plcarmstrong/swansong.jpg

I feel pretty lucky. :smile2:
I feel a little like Gollum too but I'm ok with that... my preessshhhuuussess. :laugh:

[kingricefan]

This is it, it is DH and ain't it a peach!!

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/plcarmstrong/swansong.jpg

I feel pretty lucky. :smile2:
I feel a little like Gollum too but I'm ok with that... my preessshhhuuussess. :laugh:
I wants the Preciousssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!! You are so-o lucky!! Oh, there's tons of grammatical errors in this version, but that's the charm of owning a Dark Harvest book, they're well-known for the errors. Now, you'll have to be on the lookout for the DH edition of They Thirst!!

[Doc Wilson]

I don't have a kindle yet but I can't imagine why (an unfortunate turn of phrase mayhap) RMc's work wouldn't be there. Sad.
Hunter may know what's up with that.

On his blog he says that he considers the first three inferior ("he was learning to write") and won't allow them to be published again in any format. Swan Song and the new historical novels are on kindle. None of the rest.

[Patricia A]

I wants the Preciousssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!! You are so-o lucky!! Oh, there's tons of grammatical errors in this version, but that's the charm of owning a Dark Harvest book, they're well-known for the errors. Now, you'll have to be on the lookout for the DH edition of They Thirst!!

So far I've got 8 McCammon HBs. I haven't run into They Thirst yet but I'll grab it if I do you betcha! Then I'll have 9, Dude I seriously need to quit maniacally rubbing my hands together.

[kingricefan]

So far I've got 8 McCammon HBs. I haven't run into They Thirst yet but I'll grab it if I do you betcha! Then I'll have 9, Dude I seriously need to quit maniacally rubbing my hands together.

Careful of the friction burn!!! You don't want any of those sparks flying around and landing on those RM books, now do ya?? :biggrin2: I hope you do find a DH copy of They Thirst, if it's meant to be it'll land in your hands eventually. Almost every book I've ever (lusted after) wanted has come to me someway or another. Best find: an absolutely near-perfect hardback 1st edition of Carrie at a used bookstore a couple of years ago that I paid only $7.99 for!! Guess they muct have thought it was a measly bookclub edition. Their loss, my gain! They now have one in a glass case and their asking $700 for it. Let me tell ya, I RAN out of that store after I paid for my copy!!!:wink2:

[goathunter]

I don't have a kindle yet but I can't imagine why (an unfortunate turn of phrase mayhap) RMc's work wouldn't be there. Sad.
Hunter may know what's up with that.

For some of the books, they're not available for Kindle because Pocket Books currently holds the ebook rights, and they're not interested in releasing them as ebooks (yet, anyway). They're the ones to thank for The Queen of Bedlam being available for Kindle, but not Speaks the Nightbird.

Ebook possibilities for some of the older titles are being investigated....

Hunter

[Patricia A]

For some of the books, they're not available for Kindle because Pocket Books currently holds the ebook rights, and they're not interested in releasing them as ebooks (yet, anyway). They're the ones to thank for The Queen of Bedlam being available for Kindle, but not Speaks the Nightbird.

Ebook possibilities for some of the older titles are being investigated....

Hunter

That's sadly lame, why on earth would they not release Speaks the Nightbird if they allow The Queen of Bedlam? I think I'd like to apply a swift kick to the seat of Pocket Books' pants.

[JohnDalglish]

That's sadly lame, why on earth would they not release Speaks the Nightbird if they allow The Queen of Bedlam? I think I'd like to apply a swift kick to the seat of Pocket Books' pants.

Hi,

Sounds like another publisher failing to understand the huge changes in book-selling that the Kindle (et al) usher in.

When you think about it, publishers are simply pointless parasites between the author's creativity and the end user in the third millenium.

Long days and pleasant nights

[kingricefan]

Hi,

Sounds like another publisher failing to understand the huge changes in book-selling that the Kindle (et al) usher in.

When you think about it, publishers are simply pointless parasites between the author's creativity and the end user in the third millenium.

Long days and pleasant nights
I agree, same as the relationship between record companies and recording artists. Prince sold millions of copies of Purple Rain. I believe that the average payout for a recording artist is 10 cents on the dollar, and that's if they're a BIG artist! What do record companies do for the artist?

[JohnDalglish]

What do record companies do for the artist?

Hi,

Wear expensive suits, have nice offices and drive flashy cars, in my experience.

No wait, that's Low Men. Oh, same thing!

Long days and pleasant nights

[Patricia A]

I agree, same as the relationship between record companies and recording artists. Prince sold millions of copies of Purple Rain. I believe that the average payout for a recording artist is 10 cents on the dollar, and that's if they're a BIG artist! What do record companies do for the artist?

I think what they try to do for them is a thing you don't get a kiss, your hair pulled and you're not allowed to use KY jelly for.

[kingricefan]

I think what they try to do for them is a thing you don't get a kiss, your hair pulled and you're not allowed to use KY jelly for.

Anyone remember TLC? (the female singing group?) They had the biggest selling record of the year (the one that had Waterfalls on it) and they had to declare bankruptcy that year. Why? Because they (TLC) had to pay for the production costs of all of their videos, etc. while the record exec's ran all the way to the bank laughing with fistfulls of dollars. And, there was no KY jelly available either........... The only way recording artists make any money is to go on tour and sell other merchandise like t-shirts, programs etc. Such a sad state of business in my opinion.

[guido tkp]

ain't corporate america grand...the 'cut' varies, depending on what the artist is smart enough to demand/deal for...alot of really great artists don't own thier stuff: the beatles...!!

john fogerty would not play CCR stuff for decades because he refused to pay to sing his own songs...

alot of great artist are dead broke, look at the foundation unka stevies involved in: broke artists needing help...ethicality doth not always dwell brightly within capitalisms walls...

[goathunter]

Some Thoughts on The Wolf's Hour, by Robert McCammon (http://www.robertmccammon.com/)

Hunter

[goathunter]

Those of you who have read Robert McCammon's Blue World are sure to remember "Pin," one of the most disturbing stories I've ever read. Film student Chris Frahme has created a film version of "Pin" that is most excellent. You can find links to the trailer and film on the McCammon site (http://www.robertmccammon.com/), as well as below.

PIN trailer (http://vimeo.com/14901547)
PIN --- the complete 18-minute movie (http://blip.tv/file/4058583/)

Hunter

[randallFlaggfan1]

I am really looking forward to the Speaks the Nightbird series (thank you big-big, Ubasti, for your high recommendations!)

[goathunter]

Subterranean Press has announced the May 2010 publication of Robert McCammon's contemporary novel about a rock band, The Five. For details, including how to pre-order an inscribed copy of the novel, visit the Subterranean Press site (http://subterraneanpress.com/index.php/2011/01/06/announcing-the-five-by-robert-mccammon-inscribed-copies-available/).

Hunter

[JohnDalglish]

has announced the May 2010 publication

Hi,

I'm ass-u-ming that that's just a typo, Hunter?

Long days and pleasant nights

[goathunter]

Oops! Yes, May 2011. Thanks, John!

Hunter

[goathunter]

Subterranean has just announced (http://subterraneanpress.com/index.php/2011/01/21/the-year-of-robert-mccammon-baal-and-other-limited-editions-are-coming/) that, in addition to The Five and The Hunter from the Woods, they'll be publishing a signed limited edition of Baal this year, with Bethany's Sin, The Night Boat, They Thirst, and Stinger to follow....

Hunter

[Garriga]

I have heard of the book, I will read it as soon as i can, and let you know what i think.

[Locke&key]

I've only read one book by McCammon, Deep South. While it was an interesting story and I truly enjoyed it, I haven't read any of Robert's books since.

After seeing the video of McCammon defending his book, Boy's Life, at a school board meeting I picked it up. I'll be reading it here soon.

Here's the video. It's family/work safe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_lwRs388ZA

His good guy/bad guy speech is amazing.

[dougcrockett]

I actually liked swan song more than I liked king's ''the stand''

[kingricefan]

I actually liked swan song more than I liked king's ''the stand''

Swan Song has more of a 'heart' to it than the Stand does. But, the Stand is more realistic and therefore more terrifying.

[goathunter]

Subterranean is now taking pre-orders for the S/L of Baal. It's available in three states; details here (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SP&Product_Code=mccammon04).

Hunter

[CoolhandLocke]

Glad i found this thread, good to see other fans of McCammon's work. Boy's Life and Swan Song were my favorites. Swan Song was one of 4 books i always wanted to see put on the screen, Dark Tower series was the second (yay!), The Lost Boys by Orson Scott Card and The Long Walk by King where the other 2. Might get another one of those before i croak as Durabont want's the Long Walk. Swan Song and Lost Boys i'm not too sure about, great books though!

[Doc Wilson]

Score! Just got the entire back catalog, even the out of print ones, in epub format. I've only read Swan Song.

What should I read next?

[goathunter]

Score! Just got the entire back catalog, even the out of print ones, in epub format. I've only read Swan Song.

So you just downloaded or purchased pirated novels....

Hunter

[Doc Wilson]

@goathunter

was searching google to purchase Wolf's Hour when I found them. I've already paid for every title available on Amazon as an e-book. Me old eyes can't hack anything else.

Be happy to settle up with the dude, if you have some line to him. Its hacked up homemade epubs, but its better than not getting to read this great material at all. Like I say, I can't read print anymore.

[goathunter]

Robert McCammon's The Hunter from the Woods is now available for pre-ordering from Subterranean Press (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=McCammon05&Category_Code=PRE&Product_Count=24)

The Hunter from the Woods is a brand-new collection of short stories and novellas featuring Michael Gallatin, the lycanthropic hero of The Wolf's Hour.

Hunter

[goathunter]

Here is the cover for Robert McCammon's The Five, coming in May 2011 from Subterranean Press (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=mccammon03&Category_Code=PRE&Product_Count=22):

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images/five_10_hc.jpg (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=mccammon03&Category_Code=PRE&Product_Count=22)

Hunter

[LaurenLynne]

I've only read Swan Song by McCammon. I read it right after reading The Stand which made me critique Swan Song more since I kept comparing and contrasting the two, though I still enjoyed it. I'm surprised McCammon isn't more popular, after reading Swan Song I expected him to be as popular a name as King or Koontz.

[JohnDalglish]

I've only read Swan Song by McCammon. I read it right after reading The Stand which made me critique Swan Song more since I kept comparing and contrasting the two, though I still enjoyed it. I'm surprised McCammon isn't more popular, after reading Swan Song I expected him to be as popular a name as King or Koontz.

Hi,

Can i suggest that you just dive in and pick one then?

I've never read a Robert McCammon that I didn't enjoy.

Long days and pleasant nights

[josh1982004]

I just ordered Ushers Passing,hope it's good.

[Doc Wilson]

Looking forward to the 5. Bought Speaks the Nightbird, I must say I like it a lot better than I expected to from the synopsis. Neither historical fiction or novel series being my cup of tea, I hated to read that he was abandoning "straight" horror. But this stuff is great, Matthew is an awesome character. Gonna get the rest of the series.

[staropeace]

I enjoyed Usher's Passing. They Thirst is my favorite but you no longer can get it.

[kingricefan]

I've only read Swan Song by McCammon. I read it right after reading The Stand which made me critique Swan Song more since I kept comparing and contrasting the two, though I still enjoyed it. I'm surprised McCammon isn't more popular, after reading Swan Song I expected him to be as popular a name as King or Koontz.

He would have been as popular as King or Koontz if his publisher at the time hadn't of balked at the idea of publishing what I believe are the three historical thrillers (Speaks The Nightbird, Queen Of Bedlam & Mister Slaughter) that he's done in the last couple of years (and each were bestsellers for him, so take that stupid publishers!!). He had done so much research (obviously) and spent so much time on these stories. That sent him into a depression. I think he and his wife had just had a baby before all of this took place so he also probably wanted to take a break from writing and be a Dad. When you're in the 'entertainment' industry you can't just take time out of the limelight and expect to be as popular as you once were i.e. Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, etc. Hunter, I might be wrong on some of this, maybe you could clarify things? I'm hoping that if 'Mine' ever gets made into a movie and becomes a hit then he will again reach the status that he once had. He deserves to be a more popular writer! He is a true Southern Gentleman, in all aspects. (and a damn good story teller too!)

[E.Freemantle]

Many of McCammon's paperbacks ,including "Usher's Passing" are available at USED bookstore racks like NYC's The Strand. I bought mine when in the 1990's Horror and Detective Bookstores were all over "The west village" of NYC. Roderick is still out there-so are the mechanisms of "The House of Usher". Persevere.
I wonder if you can get those '90's titles on Kindle? Check ABEsBooks.com or EBay, Greetings and Felicitations E. Freemantle

[Doc Wilson]

Can't wait for The Five. It shall be mine the first day it shows up on Amazon.

[The Great Buchinsky]

I have The Five pre-ordered and also waiting for The Hunter in the Woods trade HC announcement so I can purchase that as well.

[goathunter]

Hunter, I might be wrong on some of this, maybe you could clarify things?

You got the gist of it right, but not all the details. ;) McCammon describes his time off in this update letter from December 1998 (http://www.robertmccammon.com/articles/9812_letter.html) and in this 2007 interview with Inkwell Newswatch (http://www.fwointl.com/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=23&num=922).

Hunter

[The Great Buchinsky]

Hunter,

2 questions. Have you read "The Village" and do you think it will ever be published? Thanks!

[goathunter]

I have read The Village a couple of times. It's a great novel, but given the publishing world of today, I'm not surprised that publishers were scared by it. There are no plans to publish The Village yet, but I'm fairly confident that it will someday be published.

Hunter

[tower-obsession]

As far as I can remember, I haven't read any of his books yet. But among the books I inherited recently are ten by Robert R. McCammon. I've got The Night Boat, Swan Song, Mystery Walk, Stinger, Bethany's Sin, Baal, Usher's Passing, Boy's Life, The Wolf's Hour, and Mine. So, which one should I read first?

[JohnDalglish]

As far as I can remember, I haven't read any of his books yet. But among the books I inherited recently are ten by Robert R. McCammon. I've got The Night Boat, Swan Song, Mystery Walk, Stinger, Bethany's Sin, Baal, Usher's Passing, Boy's Life, The Wolf's Hour, and Mine. So, which one should I read first?

Hi,

Wow, you've got a treasure trove there, I haven't actually read all of them but those that I have I've loved.

And for me it would have to be Swan Song.

Enjoy your reading!

Long days and pleasant hnights

[tower-obsession]

Wow, you've got a treasure trove there

Yep, exactly my thoughts on the whole matter. I think I will start with Swan Song.

[goathunter]

Subterranean Press: Early Word on Robert McCammon's THE FIVE from STEPHEN KING and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (http://subterraneanpress.com/index.php/2011/03/14/early-word-on-robert-mccammons-the-five-from-stephen-king-and-publishers-weekly/)

You can click on the link above to read it all, but I thought this was worth posting here:


The first, an unsolicited note from Stephen King:
“The Five isn’t just Robert McCammon’s best novel in years; it’s his best novel ever. Terrifying, suspenseful, unputdownable, and full of rock and roll energy. It’s also uplifting, a book you’ll finish feeling better about your world, your friends, and your music. Here’s one you’ll beg friends to read.”

Hunter

[Haunted]

Robert McCammon's new thriller, The Five, the one called "his best novel ever" by Stephen King, and "infused with power and passion, and laced with psychological horror and razor-sharp tension" in a Starred Review in Publishers Weekly, is headed into its second printing, less than a week after it started shipping.

[am78]

Actually, I'm going to read Stinger next. Its the first Mccammon book I've read. I like the Texas setting, and the summary sounds interesting.
There is such a lack of interesting stories in the horror genre today, I have to go way back in the vault to find something.

[JohnDalglish]

Actually, I'm going to read Stinger next. Its the first Mccammon book I've read. I like the Texas setting, and the summary sounds interesting.
There is such a lack of interesting stories in the horror genre today, I have to go way back in the vault to find something.

Hi,

Stinger is really good IMO

Enjoy!

Have you tried Joe Hill or Owen King yet? I think you might enjoy them.

Long days and pleasant nights

[am78]

Hi,


Have you tried Joe Hill or Owen King yet? I think you might enjoy them.

Long days and pleasant nights

I haven't read any other King except SK.
Joe Hill's work sounds good.
Actually, there is a book by Tabitha King that was mentioned in Danse Macabre I'm interested in reading. I have been looking for awhile for Small World. I'll probaly just order it.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

I think Small World might be out-of-print so you'd need to try the secondary market or the library system, but it's well worth a read.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Patricia A]

I haven't read any other King except SK.
Joe Hill's work sounds good.
Actually, there is a book by Tabitha King that was mentioned in Danse Macabre I'm interested in reading. I have been looking for awhile for Small World. I'll probaly just order it.
There are two used copies for sale on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_24?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=small+world+tabitha+king&sprefix=small+world+tabitha+king
It's a good story you won't be sorry you ordered it if you do.

I was just in there looking for McCammon's The Five it looks so cool, alas I've got to wait until next payday to order it.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_24?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=the+five+robert+mccammon&sprefix=the+five+robert+mccammon

[randallFlaggfan1]

“The Five isn’t just Robert McCammon’s best novel in years; it’s his best novel ever. Terrifying, suspenseful, unputdownable, and full of rock and roll energy. It’s also uplifting, a book you’ll finish feeling better about your world, your friends, and your music. Here’s one you’ll beg friends to read.”

If The Five truly is McCammon's best yet, that is really saying a LOT, because it's somewhat difficult for me to fathom it topping Swan Song.

[BethicaJ]

Is there any special reason the Five isn't available on Kindle? Are there any plans on him releasing it for digital readers?

[Elemeno P]

Is there any special reason the Five isn't available on Kindle? Are there any plans on him releasing it for digital readers?

Or Audiobooks.....can't find much.

[Patricia A]

Hunter is the moderator of R. McCammon's web site. I bet he could get some answers for us.
He's a member here too so you could ask him on his page or got to this link.
I'd like to know too, inquiring minds and all.

RobertMcCammon.com Forum

http://www.robertmccammon.com/smf/index.php?

[Elemeno P]

lol....there's a post there from 2006 asking about audiobooks....jeesh.

http://www.robertmccammon.com/smf/index.php?topic=471.0

[BethicaJ]

I found this on his site about the Kindle

http://www.robertmccammon.com/smf/index.php?topic=968.0

[goathunter]

Sorry, I haven't checked in for a while. The Five will be released as an ebook for Kindle, Nook, and others, but not for another couple of months or so (I don't have an exact timeframe for it). The following titles are the only ones legally available as ebooks at this time: Swan Song, The Queen of Bedlam, and Mister Slaughter. We'd love to see more ebooks, and there will be more in the future, but Pocket Books owns the rights to many of them, including Boy's Life and Speaks the Nightbird, and for whatever reason, they've chosen not to release those as ebooks yet.

As for audiobooks, we also hope to see some of those in the not-too-distant future. As soon as I have any news on either format, I'll post it here.

Hunter

[kingricefan]

Thanks, Hunter! I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my signed copy of The Five from Sub Press. It made it to the other side of the state yesterday (Seattle area) so should be here tomorrow or Wednesday! WooHoo!!:biggrin2:

[Patricia A]

Thanks for the update Hunter we wait with bated breath.
I can't wait to can get my hands on The Five, I have only heard good things about it.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Yes, thank you very much, Hunter!

So have any of you read The Five yet? If so, what is its basic premise?

[Haunted]

Yes, thank you very much, Hunter!

So have any of you read The Five yet? If so, what is its basic premise?

The Five is a novel about a rock'n'roll band on their last tour together.

[randallFlaggfan1]

The Five is a novel about a rock'n'roll band on their last tour together.

Oh, really? Thank you, Haunted!

You said you haven't read it yet, right?
The Five certainly sounds intriguing! Anyway, I'd read it just for McCammon's exquisite writng!

[Haunted]

Oh, really? Thank you, Haunted!

You said you haven't read it yet, right?
The Five certainly sounds intriguing! Anyway, I'd read it just for McCammon's exquisite writng!

I had a copy from the library and decided I needed to get my own. I had started it--and it is about a rock and roll band who are starting out on tour and some members have surprises for the others. :eek2:

I ordered a copy from Amazon and they tell me my copy should arrive by USPS either tomorrow or Sat.:sad::down: boyoboy

[kingricefan]

Got my copy from Sub Press yesterday! It's thicker than I thought it would be, so that's a pleasant surprise! Can't wait to start it!

[goathunter]

We've made up some T-shirts to help promote The Five, if anyone is interested. Details can be found here (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2011/06/22/t-shirts-to-promote-the-five/).

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images2/the-five-shirts.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2011/06/22/t-shirts-to-promote-the-five/)

Hunter

[Patricia A]

We've made up some T-shirts to help promote The Five, if anyone is interested. Details can be found here (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2011/06/22/t-shirts-to-promote-the-five/).

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images2/the-five-shirts.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2011/06/22/t-shirts-to-promote-the-five/)

Hunter

Very nice! Thanks Hunter.

[goathunter]

Robert McCammon's The Five is now available as an ebook for the Kindle (http://www.amazon.com/The-Five-ebook/dp/B005EMA4GO/tag=theroberrmcca-20) and the NOOK (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/five-robert-mccammon/1100225715?ean=2940013139534&itm=5&usri=mccammon).

Hunter

[prufrock21]

Baal, an early one but still delivers chills.

[dsurrett]

I've never read him but coincidentally, a facebook friend asked over the weekend if I had ever read any of his books. Perhaps I should try one or two. I saw he's won several Stoker awards (Horror Writers Association awards).

[CCRider529]

I just got Swan Song the other day. It is next on my list of reading. Right now, I am reading Lost Boy Lost Girl by Peter Straub.

[Doc Wilson]

I finished Mine the other day and immediately made my wife start it. the Five and Baal are the only ones I've not read. Think I'll buy the Five today.

[Jeff M]

I picked up a copy of The Five yesterday. It sounds really good, and a recommendation from Stephen King is always a good sign. I've never read this author before; really looking forward to it.

[kingricefan]

I picked up a copy of The Five yesterday. It sounds really good, and a recommendation from Stephen King is always a good sign. I've never read this author before; really looking forward to it.

I have a copy of The Five in my to-be-read pile. I have read almost all of McCammon's books (I missed out on getting the newest edition of Wolf's Hour with the extra novella in it! :down:) and will warn you that since this is your first McCammon it won't be your last!!! Enjoy!

[kingricefan]

Sub Press has released a free eBook by McCammon! It should be on their website under eBooks.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I've never read him but coincidentally, a facebook friend asked over the weekend if I had ever read any of his books. Perhaps I should try one or two. I saw he's won several Stoker awards (Horror Writers Association awards).


Greetings, Dsurrett-

You should definitely give McCammon a try, IMO!


Robert McCammon's The Five is now available as an ebook for the Kindle and the NOOK.


Thank you for the insight, Hunter, it's appreciated.



It sounds really good, and a recommendation from Stephen King is always a good sign.

Yes, a very good sign. And Uncle Stevie didn't just recommend The Five, he said (in his opinion) that it's McCammon's absolute best.:wow:


("All things serve the Beam")

[goathunter]

Sub Press has released a free eBook by McCammon! It should be on their website under eBooks.

It can be found on the ordering page for The Hunter from the Woods (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SP&Product_Code=McCammon05), the collection of stories and novellas featuring Michael Gallatin from The Wolf's Hour. The ebook is "The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs," one of the novellas from this collection.

http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/mccammon05_b.jpg

Hunter

[Doc Wilson]

Mister Slaughter is on sale for 4.99 at Amazon. Rocking price for a righteous book. Jesus, what a great author. My wife is on her second RM novel and is loving him too.

[kingricefan]

It can be found on the ordering page for The Hunter from the Woods (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SP&Product_Code=McCammon05), the collection of stories and novellas featuring Michael Gallatin from The Wolf's Hour. The ebook is "The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs," one of the novellas from this collection.

http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/mccammon05_b.jpg

Hunter

Hi Hunter! Will there be an affordable edition of the Wolf's Hour released with the additional novella included in it for those of us who weren't able to purchase it before? I couldn't afford it then and certainly can't afford it on the secondary market. Thanks for your time.

[goathunter]

Hi, kingricefan.

No, there are no plans at this time for another edition of The Wolf's Hour. The original contract was for the limited edition(s) alone.

Note that the novella included in the limited edition of The Wolf's Hour was "The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs," which is the free ebook mentioned above.

Hunter

[jellydonut25]

I read Stinger many and many a, ago...liked it a great deal..

[randallFlaggfan1]

It can be found on the ordering page for The Hunter from the Woods (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SP&Product_Code=McCammon05), the collection of stories and novellas featuring Michael Gallatin from The Wolf's Hour. The ebook is "The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs," one of the novellas from this collection.

http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/mccammon05_b.jpg

Hunter


Hi, Hunter-

Thank you for the link, as well as the information, they're much appreciated!

Now I just might to check that out.:D


("All things serve the Beam")

[Damaris]

I just re-read Blue World, which had been my favorite McCammon ... and I wasn't very impressed. I liked it quite a bit several years ago, but it just doesn't do much for me now. It wasn't bad, but like so many of his stories, they never seemed to really find their legs and take off running. I keep waiting to be hooked, wowed, or at least genuinely entertained ... but the more I read of him the less interest I have in continued reading. I might give The Five a try but, honestly, if that doesn't do it I'll probably never pick up another. Some authors and readers just don't mix.

[Aericanwizard]

On a recent visit to my friendly neighbourhood used bookstore, this thread kept surfacing in my thoughts as I was browsing the dusty paperbacks. I was able to find a copy of They Thirst, which the vampire nut in me was drawn to, but alas, I was unable to find copies of Boy's Life or Swan Song. I did, however, find a copy of one not mentioned on this thread that sounded interesting: Usher's Passing. Anyone have anything to say about that one? I'm just finishing up Firestarter right now (for some reason, I'm getting a very Bachman feeling from it), but after that, I'll be moving on They Thirst.

Long days and pleasant nights.

[kingricefan]

On a recent visit to my friendly neighbourhood used bookstore, this thread kept surfacing in my thoughts as I was browsing the dusty paperbacks. I was able to find a copy of They Thirst, which the vampire nut in me was drawn to, but alas, I was unable to find copies of Boy's Life or Swan Song. I did, however, find a copy of one not mentioned on this thread that sounded interesting: Usher's Passing. Anyone have anything to say about that one? I'm just finishing up Firestarter right now (for some reason, I'm getting a very Bachman feeling from it), but after that, I'll be moving on They Thirst.

Long days and pleasant nights.

Hi! Usher's Passing is a good book, McCammon did a fine job continuing the legend of the House of Usher. It's not his finest, but it is a good read, I'd recommend it, but not as a 'first' McCammon read. You are going to really enjoy They Thirst!!!!

[randallFlaggfan1]

On a recent visit to my friendly neighbourhood used bookstore, this thread kept surfacing in my thoughts as I was browsing the dusty paperbacks. I was able to find a copy of They Thirst, which the vampire nut in me was drawn to, but alas, I was unable to find copies of Boy's Life or Swan Song. I did, however, find a copy of one not mentioned on this thread that sounded interesting: Usher's Passing. Anyone have anything to say about that one? I'm just finishing up Firestarter right now (for some reason, I'm getting a very Bachman feeling from it), but after that, I'll be moving on They Thirst.

Long days and pleasant nights.

Hopefully you'll be able to find a copy of Swan Song and Boy's Life very soon.:D


("All things serve the Beam")

[Doc Wilson]

They Thirst was so damn short I thought I was missing some of it. Loved it, could have dug a king-length opus, didn't want it to end.

[kingricefan]

They Thirst was so damn short I thought I was missing some of it. Loved it, could have dug a king-length opus, didn't want it to end.

And that is THE sign that the author has done his job well, very well indeed!!

[randallFlaggfan1]

They Thirst was so damn short I thought I was missing some of it. Loved it, could have dug a king-length opus, didn't want it to end.

Hi, Doc-

Well not wanting a story to end is always a great thing, IMO.:grinning:


("All things serve the Beam")

[MyLife4YouSK]

I would have to disagree with Uncle Stevie re: The Five as McCammon's best. Then again
I don't play any instruments so a lot of it went over my head. And i'm sure that's one of
the reasons Steve liked it. I am a big fan of McCammon's and would
have to say this was one of my least fav's by him. I didn't want it to be, I wanted to love it., but I just didn't. It was nice however, to see a bunch of bands he thanks at the end, that I listen to. :)
I still HIGHLY recommend him but to me this is like being a huge fan of King and reading
Faithful and NOT being a Sox fan, or of baseball at all actually.
(just saying...not me, i'm a SOX fan)

Cause I love that dirty water,oh oh, Boston you're my home. :)

[kingricefan]

Just a head's up: Subterranean Press is offering copies of The Five for only $10 each!! They may or may not be 1st printings, and may be slightly 'dinged' but for that price it's worth it!

[JohnDalglish]

I still HIGHLY recommend him but to me this is like being a huge fan of King and reading
Faithful and NOT being a Sox fan, or of baseball at all actually.
(just saying...not me, i'm a SOX fan)

Cause I love that dirty water,oh oh, Boston you're my home. :)

Hi,

Actually, I loved Faithful although I'm a complete baseball Philistine, CJ.

But I do know 'Go, Sox' !

Long days and pleasant nights

[randallFlaggfan1]

I would have to disagree with Uncle Stevie re: The Five as McCammon's best. Then again
I don't play any instruments so a lot of it went over my head. And i'm sure that's one of
the reasons Steve liked it. I am a big fan of McCammon's and would
have to say this was one of my least fav's by him. I didn't want it to be, I wanted to love it., but I just didn't.


Hi, Ceej~!

In your opinion, The Five isn't McCammon's very best (which is perfectly fine, IMO,) but how WOULD you rate it?
5 stars being the highest, 1 being his absolute worst.
And what do you consider to be his best?

Either way, I don't think it really matters. After all, it's Robert McCammon; therefore, it's bound to be worthy.


("All things serve the Beam")

[goathunter]

Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 18) sees the release of much of Robert McCammon's backlist in ebook format. Open Road Publishing is releasing Mystery Walk, Usher's Passing, Swan Song, Stinger, The Wolf's Hour, MINE, Blue World, Boy's Life, and Gone South for Kindle, NOOK, and iBooks. You can order the books now from the eBooks page on RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html).

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images2/ebook-panorama.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html)

The first four books will be released as eBooks in coming months from Subterranean Press, with Baal scheduled for release in November.

Hunter

[ghost19]

Swan Song is a brilliantly written book, a page turner if there ever was one. One of the best post-apocaylyptic books I've ever read, if not the best. I could not put that one down once I started it. I managed to find it on audio book a few years ago and it was just as good listening to it.

[Doc Wilson]

Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 18) sees the release of much of Robert McCammon's backlist in ebook format. Open Road Publishing is releasing Mystery Walk, Usher's Passing, Swan Song, Stinger, The Wolf's Hour, MINE, Blue World, Boy's Life, and Gone South for Kindle, NOOK, and iBooks. You can order the books now from the eBooks page on RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html).

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images2/ebook-panorama.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html)

The first four books will be released as eBooks in coming months from Subterranean Press, with Baal scheduled for release in November.

Hunter

This is about the awesomest news ever! Thanks, man!

[Patricia A]

Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 18) sees the release of much of Robert McCammon's backlist in ebook format. Open Road Publishing is releasing Mystery Walk, Usher's Passing, Swan Song, Stinger, The Wolf's Hour, MINE, Blue World, Boy's Life, and Gone South for Kindle, NOOK, and iBooks. You can order the books now from the eBooks page on RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html).

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images2/ebook-panorama.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html)

The first four books will be released as eBooks in coming months from Subterranean Press, with Baal scheduled for release in November.

Hunter

Thanks Hunter! Far freaking out!!! :y:

You all need to check out Blue World if you haven't already. One of the best collections of short stories I ever read. Bar none.

[JohnDalglish]

Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 18) sees the release of much of Robert McCammon's backlist in ebook format. Open Road Publishing is releasing Mystery Walk, Usher's Passing, Swan Song, Stinger, The Wolf's Hour, MINE, Blue World, Boy's Life, and Gone South for Kindle, NOOK, and iBooks. You can order the books now from the eBooks page on RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html).

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images2/ebook-panorama.jpg (http://www.robertmccammon.com/ebooks.html)

The first four books will be released as eBooks in coming months from Subterranean Press, with Baal scheduled for release in November.

Hunter

Hi,

Thankee for the heads up, Hunter, great news!

And What Patricia Said.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Becks19]

I have always enjoyed McCammon. And I am excited because, the books above are some I have not read. ( our library only has two of his books, both of which I have read) Now, I can so very easily fix that!

[CCAL]

I read some of McCammon's before I had a massive stroke and apparently got the stories jumbled up a bit (gosh that paints a goofy picture in my mind--hmmnevermind).I read the above posts & was intriqued with Swan Song...gotta gets me some o'that! lol. yup you probably guessed this is one of my not the best days, but I've had worse! thanks for the recommendation ya'll.

[Doc Wilson]

Baal and Usher's Passing are the only ones I haven't read, been lusting after Baal ever since I heard of it. I was about ready to try to read an old paperback with a magnifying glass.

[CCAL]

hmm lets see...Baal?? adding to my reading list. okay! o might as well add Usher's Passing while I'm at it! lol why not we only live (read) til we die! hahaha
Just a note here, my uncle published a few books over the past 30 yrs or so but I never saw or read them. I was told they were very adult in nature and never made it to any top list of any list I was aware of but his name was Robert Acklin. It might be possible to google one or two I suppose. I say this in case anyone is interested. He also used to paint nude women (dont want to shock anyones sensibilities so if you google & actually find them, I want you to be prepared! I'm not cause I walked in & saw one of his paintings once when I was about 16. It was a shock, but the lady was beautiful as well as endowed! lol. He always painted redheads...nevermind.
anyway he passed away so I thought I'd mention him & his impressive talents. He was a private man & was paranoid about computers & his privacy so I dont know if you can find anything.He lived in various states as the govt. sent him. Last work place was Los AlamosNM, residence split there & AZ. hope that helps.

[goathunter]

Unabridged Swan Song Audiobook coming soon! (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2011/10/27/unabridged-swan-song-audiobook-coming-soon/)

Hunter

[Patricia A]

Unabridged Swan Song Audiobook coming soon! (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2011/10/27/unabridged-swan-song-audiobook-coming-soon/)

Hunter

You just made my day!!!
((((HUNTER)))))

[Doc Wilson]

Wow went to the Kindle book store to buy Usher's Passing last night, and amazon offered to lend it to me for a week because I'm a prime member. Brilliant!

[goathunter]

Lots going on in the world of McCammon. Since I last posted about the Swan Song audiobook, The Five has also been released as an unabridged audiobook, and Baal is now available as an ebook. In addition, Subterranean Press posted an update about All Things McCammon, talking about what's just shipped and what's coming.....

Subterranean Press: An Update on All Things McCammon (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2011/12/20/subterranean-press-an-update-on-all-things-mccammon/)

Oh, and here's the cover for The Providence Rider, the fourth Matthew Corbett book, to be published in May 2012.

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images/rider_10_hc.jpg

Happy Holidays!

Hunter

[Patricia A]

I was wondering when the next Matthew Corbett book was coming out, thanks Hunter. :y:

[champ1966]

Love this guys work,I've read:-

Baal
Bethanys sin
The nightboat
They thirst
Mystery walk
Ushers passing
Swan song
Stinger
The wolfs hour
Blue world
Mine

Its been almost 20 years since I read any of his work,looks like I'm going to have to go out and order Boys Life and Gone south

[champ1966]

14331loved this book (a tad more than the rest)it was so different

[Fab]

Really like the Corbett series, new one coming soon!

[ghost19]

Swan Song is incredible, probably the best post-apocalyptic book I've ever read, and I definitely don't give away that title lightly. There is something about the way it is written, truly a wonderful read.

[goathunter]

Subterranean Press has released a 120-page excerpt from The Providence Rider in MOBI (Kindle), EPUB (NOOK and others), and PDF formats. You can download the files from the ordering page here (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=mccammon07&Category_Code=PRE&Product_Count=22).

Hunter

[KennethHurd]

I finished Swan Song last week and found it amazing! I'm now reading Mine and am enjoying it just as much. I don't know why I haven't read any of his books sooner.

[Doc Wilson]

I finished Swan Song last week and found it amazing! I'm now reading Mine and am enjoying it just as much. I don't know why I haven't read any of his books sooner.

Exactly the way I felt when I discovered him here. Don't miss his A Boy's Life.

[Cthulhu]

Read 'Gone South' recently. Excellent book and really weird too!

[KennethHurd]

Exactly the way I felt when I discovered him here. Don't miss his A Boy's Life.

Once I finish Mine I'm going to either start that or Bethany's Sin.

[ghost19]

Swan Song is a great read. One of the best if not the best post-apocalyptic nuclear holocaust books ever. The characters are very solid in the book. I've read all of McCammon's books, but imho Swan Song is his best.

[Doc Wilson]

Once I finish Mine I'm going to either start that or Bethany's Sin.

I prefer his pure horror stuff to the period pieces, but heck he's great whatever he chooses to write.

I gave Mine to my wife and daughter to read, they were really feeling it in a primordial way.

[Doc Wilson]

Swan Song is a great read. One of the best if not the best post-apocalyptic nuclear holocaust books ever. The characters are very solid in the book. I've read all of McCammon's books, but imho Swan Song is his best.

Swan Song is RM's The Stand
Boy's Life is RM's IT

[Cobb05]

I read Swan Song after seeing a list of books that would make good movies. And I heard how it is similar to The Stand, which is my favorite book. So I checked it out. It is a good book. I see similarities, but they are different. But I don't agree that Swan Song would make a good movie. It's a good read and there are a few scenes that would be good in a movie. The movie theater scene with Faces of Death it a great set up scene. And the scene in the department store (was it a K-mart?) is a great scene. But being stuck in the convenient store cellar and a few other scenes wouldn't work in a movie. I also think the story would drag as a movie. The second act covers too much time. So it would be tough to pull off.

I also read The Five because I read about it on one of Mr. King's Entertainment Weekly articles. Very good read. Great book if you love rock music.

I'll check out more of his stuff, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

[KennethHurd]

I prefer his pure horror stuff to the period pieces, but heck he's great whatever he chooses to write.

I gave Mine to my wife and daughter to read, they were really feeling it in a primordial way.

Yeah, I'm going to wait and read the Matthew Corbett series after I work my way through his older horror novels.

[goathunter]

Robert McCammon's 1983 classic Mystery Walk is the Kindle Daily Deal today (Amazon U.S.). It's only $1.99 today only. Click on the image to buy it.

http://www.robertmccammon.com/images2/mw-kindle-daily-deal.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Walk-ebook/dp/B005T54IBS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1337778404&sr=1-1)

Hunter

[Patricia A]

I was talking to one of my customers about Robert McCammon the other day, and he said, "Robert McCammon is like cowbell, I gotta have more." I had to agree. :biggrin2:

[kingricefan]

I was talking to one of my customers about Robert McCammon the other day, and he said, "Robert McCammon is like cowbell, I gotta have more." I had to agree. :biggrin2:

Christopher Walken- 'We need more cowbell!' :rofl:

[Walter o'Dim]

i just started reading stinger yesterday

[Patricia A]

Christopher Walken- 'We need more cowbell!' :rofl:

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp303/artaguspics/more-cowbell.jpg

[Manxkitti]

I haven't read any of his work, but have been interested. Now reading the posts here, I'm going to have to invest in his books and add them to my Amazon wish list.

[Patricia A]

I haven't read any of his work, but have been interested. Now reading the posts here, I'm going to have to invest in his books and add them to my Amazon wish list.

Make Blue World one of the books on your list. It's a book of short stories that offers delightful, tasty samples of what Mr. McCammon is cooking.

[bryantburnette]

Just read Baal for the first time. It's got problems (it's a little too episodic and unfocused, the prose is weak in places, and ultimately it's too short), but overall, I enjoyed it.

[danie]

I'm about halfway through McCammon's latest in the Matthew Corbett series, "The Providence Rider," and am enjoying it immensely! This series is one of my favorites. I keep picturing Matthew as Johnny Depp looked in "Sleepy Hollow." That, along with McCammon's writing, makes it doubly fun!

[MyLife4YouSK]

Just pre ordered The Providence Rider, can't wait to get it. Love the "Speaks the Nightbird" Series.... never thought historical fiction was my forte... apparently it is... :)

[Bainie]

I have read Boys Life 5 times and will re-read many more times. Anyone who has not read this is missing one of the best novels ever published

[Doc Wilson]

I have read Boys Life 5 times and will re-read many more times. Anyone who has not read this is missing one of the best novels ever published

Totally agree. The ultimate southern coming of age story. Its what To Kill A Mockingbird wanted to be.

[Doc Wilson]

Just read Baal for the first time. It's got problems (it's a little too episodic and unfocused, the prose is weak in places, and ultimately it's too short), but overall, I enjoyed it.

Its the only one I haven't read yet. Looking forward to it.

[kingricefan]

Just recieved my signed copy of The Providence Rider by McCammon in the mail today from Sub Press! Can't wait to start reading it!

[Patricia A]

Just recieved my signed copy of The Providence Rider by McCammon in the mail today from Sub Press! Can't wait to start reading it!
Nice. :y:

[Daniel Lee Severn]

Totally agree. The ultimate southern coming of age story. Its what To Kill A Mockingbird wanted to be.

To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my all-time favorites, so I highly doubt I would give Boys Life this much praise but I am interested in reading it now.

[Doc Wilson]

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts. It resonated perfectly with my own boyhood, coming up in the deep South of the 60s.

[danie]

Just recieved my signed copy of The Providence Rider by McCammon in the mail today from Sub Press! Can't wait to start reading it!

So excited for you! I just read it a couple of weeks ago, and it's soooooooooooooooooo good!!!!!!

[dsurrett]

I'm about 2/3 through McCammon's Swan Song. I can see how it could be compared to The Stand, but I prefer King's writing style and narrative abilities. No great surprise there. Still, Swan Song is very good.

[goathunter]

The new anthology Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury is available now. Edited by Mort Castle and Sam Weller, Shadow Show includes a brand-new, never-before-published Robert McCammon short story entitled “Children of the Bedtime Machine,” as well as stories by Bradbury, Gaiman, Hill, Ellison, and many others. For handy ordering links in all kinds of formats, please see RobertMcCammon.com (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2012/07/10/new-mccammon-short-story-available-today-in-shadow-show/).

Also, Subterranean Press has temporarily lowered the price of the ebook edition of The Hunter from the Woods to $2.99 to help promote the release of The Providence Rider.

Hunter

[bryantburnette]

I'll be buying a copy of that ASAP.

[goathunter]

Robert McCammon has a Halloween treat for you: a free, brand-new Halloween short story, “Strange Candy”!

You can read “Strange Candy” on his website or download it in EPUB (NOOK) and MOBI (Kindle) formats!

RobertMcCammon.com: A Halloween Treat: Strange Candy (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2012/10/19/a-halloween-treat-strange-candy/)

Boo!

Hunter

[goathunter]

Robert McCammon's third novel, The Night Boat, is now available in ebook form from Subterranean Press!

Read more about The Night Boat and order the ebook here (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2012/11/08/subterranean-the-night-boat-ebook-just-published/)

Hunter

[goathunter]

A new Robert McCammon vampire novella, I Travel by Night, has been announced by Subterranean Press and is now available for pre-ordering. Click here to pre-order and read an excerpt (http://subterraneanpress.com/store/product_detail/i_travel_by_night).

Hunter

[kingricefan]

Thanks for the info, Hunter! I just ordered my copy. Funny, I didn't receive an email from Sub Press announcing this book. Good thing you posted this announcement! :love:

[goathunter]

They already sent mail out yesterday. I expect their next mailing will be an all-McCammon mailing.

Hunter

[goathunter]

Oh, and the limited edition of The Night Boat has also been announced on the Subterranean site.

The Night Boat @ Subterranean Press (http://subterraneanpress.com/store/product_detail/the_night_boat1)

Hunter

[goathunter]

Cyber Monday: 9 McCammon ebooks for 80% off! For details, visit the McCammon site (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2012/11/26/cyber-monday-ebook-sale-open-road-media-titles-for-80-off/).

Hunter

[kingricefan]

Oh, and the limited edition of The Night Boat has also been announced on the Subterranean site.

The Night Boat @ Subterranean Press (http://subterraneanpress.com/store/product_detail/the_night_boat1)

Hunter

Just received my copy of Bethany's Sin today and now I have to order The Night Boat! Sub Press is giving me matching numbers, what a bonus!! :love:

[Chuggs]

Anyone else familiar with McCammon? fans of IT could do a lot worse than his novel Boy's Life, which I read last summer. For a great evocation of childhood in small town America (plus thriller/horror), I've not read better since I read IT back in 1989.

Here's a synopsis (contains spoilers):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy's_Life_(novel)

You might have to copy and paste to go directly to the link, otherwise you will probably get the Wiki disambiguation. I would like to read some of his work, but the book store that generally use only has one of his titles; Swan Song. I want to read! :biggrin2:

[goathunter]

Robert McCammon and Clive Barker to receive the HWA Lifetime Achievement Award (http://www.robertmccammon.com/2013/02/07/robert-mccammon-and-clive-barker-to-receive-the-hwa-lifetime-achievement-award/)

Hunter

[Moderator]

And fellow Mainer and artist for a number of Steve's works, Glenn Chadbourne, is this year's HWA Artist Guest of Honor. Way to go, Glenn, a much-deserved recognition for your fantastic work!