Kindle Crack: Killer Deals on Ebooks by Nick Mamatas, Brian Evenson, David Foster Wallace, and More!

Kindle Crack is back with more Nick Mamatas! Night Shade Books’ I Am Providence just peaked bestseller status in horror comedy on Amazon, so there’s no doubt that you need to be there hitting “Buy now with 1-Click” STAT. This is simply pure deliciousness.

No Kindle Crack feels complete without a Brian Evenson sale. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Last Days is goddamned brilliant, so if you haven’t snagged it from any of the previous posts, for the love of sweet baby Jesus do so now. If you’re a fan of weird fiction, this is definitely for you.

“Demchuk gracefully pieces together a dark and shining mosaic of a story with unforgettable imagery and elegant, evocative prose. These stories read like beautiful and brutal nightmares, sharply disquieting, and are made all the more terrifying by the history in which they’re grounded.” ―Publishers Weekly

Sounds good, doesn’t it? Snag it while it’s cheap!

David Foster Wallace, as you probably know, has nothing to do with horror. He’s one of my favorite weird writers, though, and his books almost NEVER go on sale for Kindle. A Supposedly Fun Thing is an excellent collection of his nonfiction work, and one of my favorite books by him. If you love him, you already have this; if you’re curious, what an excellent opportunity to get familiar without shelling out the big bucks!

I admit, I’m not a big Nabby fan–Lolita was revolting and Pale Fire seemed plagued by an unbearable protagonist that I really couldn’t bring myself to tolerate in past readings. This books is certainly weird, nevertheless, and readers swear by it. I’ll probably give it another go, now that I can do so for less than four bucks. Who am I to interfere with a great sale, after all?

The Stay-Awake Men & Other Unstable Entities is a glorious gem from one of the most beloved names in weird horror. If you haven’t gotten around to Bartlett yet and you love weird fiction, this is a fine place to begin. All of Bartlett’s Kindle titles are very reasonably priced, so let his appearance here represent a much-deserved nod to a great weird fiction writer who keeps things consistently compatible with your bank account. Also, while you’re here, why not check out our interview with the man himself?

It’s a little pricier than our usual Kindle steals, but here, your money goes to a good cause. Planet X’s 32 White Horses on a Vermillion Hill is a charity anthology designed to support beloved weird author Christopher Ropes’ in his attempt to get dental work. A whole slew of well-known weird authors appear here, and both volumes promise to be worth the price (which is still under five bucks–not bad at all, folks).

January 22, 2019October 28, 2021 by Silent Motorist Media

Kindle Crack: Bird Box, Hill House, and Other Killer Ebooks You Can Snag Cheap

“Hey, it’s that one book that one movie on Netflix of the same title is based on!” Yes, it is. I’ve heard mixed reviews of the movie, and I know nothing about the book. It’s hot right now though, so why not? No reason not to snag it while it’s cheap.

Now this one, I know a little more about. This is another recent Netflix affair, and although it wasn’t horrible (except for the ending, which was undeniably horrible), the book is much better. I definitely recommend this classic from Jackson. At this price, it should be a no-brainer.

I guess this is “Horror Novels Gone Hollywood” week? While I’ve had Rosemary’s Baby on my shelf for a while, I haven’t gotten around to reading it. The movie was great, and I’ve heard nothing but acclaim for the novel. I’d say that’s a pretty good sign.

Let’s break up the monotony with something a bit more literary. I read this way back in the college days, and all I remember is that I liked it and it’s weird as hell. I’m definitely grabbing this for a much-needed re-read. Why not treat yourself to a little cerebral strangeness on the cheap?

“Wow, sweet cover and title! Is it any good?” How should I know? I can’t read everything in the world, you know. But let’s return our attention to that cover… isn’t that something? Kill For Satan! seems to have attracted some mixed reviews, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. Buy at your own risk, but at $2.99, the risk isn’t too steep.

Here’s another looker I haven’t read, but someone whose endorsement I trust has: “[…]Stephen Michell announces himself as a new and powerful presence on the literary horror scene.” — Gemma Files, Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of Experimental Film. Did someone say “literary horror?” Okay, I’m sold.

I’m relatively new to Mr. Mamatas, but I like what I’m reading of The Last Weekend so far. Now that this collection of Lovecraftian work is available for a steal, it may be time to dig a little further. It’s earned solid reviews, so there’s no doubt this is a worthy buy.

Stephen Florida is supposed to be really good. And weird. And disturbing. In short, it’s supposed to be my… er… our cup o’ tea. It’s by Gabe Habash. “Who’s that?” I dunno, but the cover art is awesome, the reviews are off the charts, and, oh yeah, did I mention that it’s super cheap? Let’s discover Habash together, dear readers.

January 10, 2019 by Silent Motorist Media