Aaaiiieee!!! [Paperback]

Jeffrey Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2002

AAAIIIEEE!!! presents to the horror enthusiast twenty of the best dark fantasy tales of authorJeffrey Thomas (PUNKTOWN), culled from their original appearances in the independent press.From subtle stories of ghosts and encroaching madness to extreme tales of erotic and visceralterror, this collections contents span the breadth of the horror spectrum. In these pages one willencounter: a mysterious channel on a hospital rooms televisiona concentration camp wherethe dead may seek retributiona music stars unearthly and distasteful approach to fameawoman in love with a dangerous fallen angelthe ghost of an insane parent resurrected by anotherworldly force. Whether ones appetite runs from the traditional to the experimental,AAAIIIEEE!!! has a dark confection for every trick or treat bag.

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About the Author

Jeffrey Thomas is the author of the collections PUNKTOWN (Ministry of Whimsy Press) and TERROR INCOGNITA (Delirium Books). His stories have appeared in such anthologies as THE YEAR'S BEST FANTASY AND HORROR 14 and THE YEAR'S BEST HORROR STORIES XXII. Visit his website at www.necropolitanpress.com. Author's photo by Jason Torrey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse (January 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595215041
• ISBN-13: 978-0595215041
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,543,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am the author of such science fiction/horror novels as DEADSTOCK (finalist for the John W. Campbell Award), BLUE WAR, HEALTH AGENT, MONSTROCITY (finalist for the Bram Stoker Award), THE FALL OF HADES, LETTERS FROM HADES, UGLY HEAVEN/BEAUTIFUL HELL (coauthored with Carlton Mellick III), THOUGHT FORMS, and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: THE DREAM DEALERS. My short story collections include PUNKTOWN, VOICES FROM PUNKTOWN, PUNKTOWN: SHADES OF GREY (coauthored with Scott Thomas), NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS, UNHOLY DIMENSIONS, VOICES FROM HADES, THIRTEEN SPECIMENS, DOOMSDAYS, and AAAIIIEEE!!!. Stories of mine have been reprinted in THE YEAR'S BEST FANTASY AND HORROR and THE YEAR'S BEST HORROR STORIES. Though I consider Vietnam (my wife's place of origin) my second home, I am a resident of ye olde Massachusetts. Visit my blog at www.JeffreyEThomas.com.

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas' Range is Amazing, April 29, 2003

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This review is from: Aaaiiieee!!! (Paperback)

AAAIIIEEE!!! has me convinced that Jeffrey Thomas is the next name in horror. This collection of stories is possibly the most entertaining book of indie fiction I've read (its main rival being Thomas' earlier collection Punktown). These short stories have the innovation and fresh perspective of Bradbury, the perverse car crash magnetism of early Clive Barker and the layered depths of Lovecraft.

Normally I prefer novels to short stories but Thomas has the knack for creating a complete world with dynamic characters in only a couple pages. Thomas' range is amazing, from the darkly romantic tale of an angel "Fallen" to the truly bizarre "Family Matters" his fiction is always compelling and thought-provoking. Nor is Thomas without a sense of humor. Take for instance,"Psychometric Idol" his tale of a quirky pop star resembling Michael Jackson who acquires artifacts (like the skeleton of the elephant man) so as to convert them to nutritious and inspiring shakes.

I can't recommend the work of Jeff Thomas enough. If you are looking for innovative, top-notch fiction in a dark vein then look no further than Jeff Thomas'

Jennifer Barnes[]

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Viciously flavored morsels tasting of pain, October 2, 2005

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This review is from: Aaaiiieee!!! (Paperback)

Horrifying, electrifying, and downright squishy, this early collection of Jeffrey Thomas shows much more than budding talent, it shows that Thomas has been in full bloom since first taking up the pen.

Thomas rapidly climbed to the status of one of my favorite authors with his Punktown series, and his recent novel Boneland has earned a special place in my black heart and on my bookshelf. 'Aaaiiieee!!!' will join the others in my 'favored' bookcase.

There isn't one bad story in this collection, and too many excellent ones to cover in one review. My favorite would have to be one of the squishiest and most disgusting tales I have ever enjoyed, 'Family Matters'. And you thought your family was embarrassing!

The incredible heartache of love that reaches beyond physical repulsion is graphically illustrated in 'John Sadness', the repugnant romp of incest in 'Dust', a tale of madmen in 'Mass Production', a gun's inner thoughts in 'Gun Metal Blue', a Freakshow of horror in 'The Sister', (an idea Thomas elaborates further in his novel 'Everybody Scream' which came out much later than this short story), and a touching story of life's unfinished business in 'The Red Spectacles', barely begins to skim the talent offered up in this anthology.

As a final note, I discovered that the distinguished cover art is also credited to Jeffrey Thomas. Not only can he write, but he can dream up and create a lovely alien face that tickles my cute-meter while still causing bile to rise. Awesome job, Jeffrey! I can't recommend Thomas's work highly enough! Enjoy the book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas is off the hook!, January 18, 2012

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Chuck Rios - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aaaiiieee!!! (Kindle Edition)

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Aaaiieee by Jeffrey Thomas is a short story collection featuring twenty tales that pretty much cover the spectrum of the horror genre. The stories are all from independent press and believe me when I say that this collection is rad. I really like Jeffery Thomas, especially his Punk Town series, so it was no surprise that when I was done reading Aaaiiieee, I was enthralled, enlightened and genuinely spooked. It was a quick read, and from what I have read in the past, this is on its way to becoming one of those cult classic collections ala Dark Forces or even Night Shift. Thomas is changing horror for the better and perhaps soon, he might be cannon. And what about my feelings overall? I'd say not a bad story in the batch, clean prose, and bad ass writing that reaches out and grabs you. I could not recommend this enough.