New edition with larger type (For reading by the light of otherworldly moons.) Includes author's story notes.Stephen D. Sullivan casts his literary net wide and pulls in some fabulous stories in Martian Knights & Other Tales. Ranging from exciting military science fiction in the title story to exploration of 9/11 themes, with fantasy and horror in between to chill the soul, there's not a miscue in the collection. Read, enjoy -- Robert E. Vardeman, editor of A Career Guide to Your Job in HellA marvelous collection of tales.-- Jean Rabe, USA Today bestselling Dragonlance authorA Serling for our century.-- Paul McComas, author of Planet of the Dates
Revised with Larger Type (For reading by torchlight.)Zombies, Werewolves, and Unicorns? Surely, that can't be right Yet, in the Blue Kingdoms, anything is possible, and most things are deadly serious. Join award-wining author Stephen D. Sullivan for a pair of frightening fantasy novellas -- Festival at Wolfnacht & The Blood Red Isle -- presented here full-length and uncut for the fist time. In the eternal struggle between light and dark, in the battle between zombies, werewolves, and unicorns, who will win?"Stephen D. Sullivan is a master at crafting fast-paced action scenes that keep the pages turning. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. The two tales are that engrossing."-- Jean Rabe, USA Today bestselling Dragonlance author"Bloody good body count."-- Paul Genesse, author of the Iron Dragon series
In this hard-boiled modern fantasy, a golden pocket watch from Ireland sets Shawn O'Gale on a cross-country journey into danger. On the way, he encounters ruthless gangsters, hard-to-kill hired thugs, a hungry coyote, a mad Russian, several incredibly sexy women, and a dose of supernatural peril. Through it all, good fortune and sharp wits keep Shawn in one piece. But can even the famed "luck o' the Irish" save this charming rogue from the wiles of Las Vegas?Newly revised with author's "about the story" section "I found Luck o' the Irish delightful, and once started I had to finish it in one sitting. Whimsical, serious, clever, and engaging, it's a darn good read."-- Jean Rabe, USA Today bestselling Dragonlance author"With this gem of a novella, the prolific and prodigious Sullivan is in top form; not a word is wasted in his sleek and surprising comedic-fantasy yarn. Charming, outlandish, and propulsive in equal measure, Luck o' the Irish is the real McCoy--and that's no blarney "-- Paul McComas, author of Planet of the Dates
Once again, sorcerer supreme Amontet summons heroes to his Lost Island to compete in another series of deadly challenges. The Wizard-King has promised the world to the victors, but what none of the contestants know is that all of Amontet's decades-long plans are about to come to fruition. This time, he will be the only winner, and everyone else will be sacrificed to the despot's mad ambitions in the final Tournament of Death
If you make it through this challenge, you won't live through the next...Monsters Magic Swordplay Romance Intrigue Sudden Death The world's greatest champions face impossible odds in this action-packed, slyly humorous fantasy novel. You want knights and wizards? Elves and dwarves? Cat-women and lizard-men? Kung Fu girls? Your favorites are all here--though only the smartest and strongest will survive the Tournament of Death Renowned for his fast-paced imaginative tales, Stephen D. Sullivan is the award-winning author of dozens of books and stories, including trilogies for Legend of the Five Rings, Spider Riders, and Dragonlance."One of the things that I most enjoy about Sullivan's work is its glee, which occurs in two forms, both of which are very much on display in the Tournament of Death series. One is the demonic glee with which he propels his characters through an obstacle course that would give Indiana Jones pause. The other is the giddy delight with which he playfully rampages through popular culture, filling his world with a vast multitude of monsters and heroes from every corner of the pulp imagination, and somehow making it all work. Enormous fun. *****"-- David Annandale, author of Death of Antagonis (Space Marine Battles)
"Don't wait for me " Rhiannon the sea elf cried as the first of the human-faced dogs bore her to the ground. "Keep going I'll try to catch up "You may have lived through the first tournament, but this one will kill you....The lost island of Shumakai returns, bringing fabulous treasure, unknown challenges, and almost certain death. Only one person survived the original Tournament Maximus, and now she and her lover find themselves drawn to the isle once more. Joining them are champions from across the World-Sea: humans, elves, dwarves, cat-people, dog-people, mermen, winged folk, and more. From the kung fu temple of Wudan to the wizardly Isle of Prophecy, all have come to face the ultimate challenge. But even the most talented and powerful will surely perish within the Deluvian Temple during Tournament of Death 2.Renowned for his fast-paced imaginative tales, Stephen D. Sullivan is the award-winning author of dozens of books and stories, including trilogies for Legend of the Five Rings, Spider Riders, and Dragonlance."One of the things that I most enjoy about Sullivan's work is its glee, which occurs in two forms, both of which are very much on display in the Tournament of Death series. One is the demonic glee with which he propels his characters through an obstacle course that would give Indiana Jones pause. The other is the giddy delight with which he playfully rampages through popular culture, filling his world with a vast multitude of monsters and heroes from every corner of the pulp imagination, and somehow making it all work. Enormous fun. *****"-- David Annandale, author of Death of Antagonis (Space Marine Battles)
A brand-new novelization of the horror classic When Madeline Short travels to Haiti to marry her fiance, she's soon caught in a web of superstition, lust, and fear. Will she find wedded bliss, or fall victim to the witch doctor known as Murder Legendre and become a White Zombie?Award-winning author Stephen D. Sullivan brings White Zombie into the 21st century with this modern novel based on the classic horror film starring Bela Lugosi."I've reviewed over 400 zombie films, novels, comics, games, television programs, short stories, and even a zombie opera. Some of this zombie media was great. A lot was not. Stephen D Sullivan's White Zombie belongs in the great category." -- Derek M. Koch of Mail-Order Zombie, from his ForewordAlso Available in a Special Edition including both the novel & the movie script
In addition to the novel, this Special Edition of White Zombie contains a recreation of the original film script When Madeline Short travels to Haiti to marry her fiance, she's soon caught in a web of superstition, lust, and fear. Will she find wedded bliss, or fall victim to the witch doctor known as Murder Legendre and become a White Zombie?Award-winning author Stephen D. Sullivan brings White Zombie into the 21st century with this modern novel based on the classic horror film starring Bela Lugosi."I've reviewed over 400 zombie films, novels, comics, games, television programs, short stories, and even a zombie opera. Some of this zombie media was great. A lot was not. Stephen D Sullivan's White Zombie belongs in the great category." -- Derek M. Koch of Mail-Order Zombie, from his ForewordAlso Available in a general edition (without the script).
Again, the Wizard-Prince Amontet has summoned the best and bravest from across the World-Sea to compete in his fiendish challenge. Contestants include undersea warriors, ditzy sorceresses, wacky dwarves, scheming cat-people, doomed jenrats, grim drow, lethal samurai girls, and victims galore. Those who finish the final quest will gain rewards beyond measure ... But first they must survive the perils of the Osiran Pyramid and the latest Tournament of Death.Renowned for his fast-paced imaginative tales, Stephen D. Sullivan is the award-winning author of dozens of books and stories, including trilogies for Legend of the Five Rings, Spider Riders, and Dragonlance.Praise for the Tournament of Death Series: "Sullivan has a way with words, and a way of drawing you into worlds that are totally unlike any you've ever read about. Rollicking adventures sure to please the fantasy reader."- Christine Verstraete, author of Girl-Z: My LIfe as a Teenage Zombie"This is pure Sullivan, which means pure fun. You want sword & sorcery, martial arts, Lovecraftian horrors, heroic B-movie monsters, a gore-drenched version of The Amazing Race, and still more, all in a single package? Yes, you do "- David Annandale, author of The Damnation of Pythos
WINNER 2016 SCRIBE AWARD - BEST ADAPTED NOVEL New Adaptation of the Cult Horror-Comedy Classic I've enjoyed reading this really fun version of my "family movie," and I know you will too." - Jackey Neyman Jones (Debbie from Manos)"The worst movie ever made." - Entertainment WeeklyMike, Margaret, their young daughter Debbie, and toy poodle Pepe drive into the West Texas countryside looking forward to a relaxing family vacation. Instead, they discover an evil cult of undead polygamists led by The Master and his half-human servant, Torgo. Can the family make it out of the desert alive with both the cultists and the Hands of Fate against them?Based on the "so-bad-it's-good" cult horror classic, Manos: The Hands of Fate is the first of two Manos novelizations by award-winning author Stephen D. Sullivan. In this laugh-a-minute adaptation, Sullivan has captured all the zaniness of the "classic" low-budget feature - including every word of the original dialogue. Fans of MST3K, RiffTrax, or bad movies in general are in for a real treat (Sullivan swears that the second Manos book -- due for fall-winter 2015 release -- will be a "serious horror" novel.)
