Amorous Things [Paperback]

Kody Boye (Author), Philip Rogers (Cover Design)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2010

A tremble in the dark. A lover in the night. A whisper in your ear and a hand against your back. You may think you're alone, but you never are. Despite your lies, regardless of your misgivings, someone is always there to love you. In this collection of short stories, Kody Boye opens your mind to the power of love. From the adoration of the dead and the longing of a swan, to the supernatural gift of creation and the false dream of beauty, Amorous Things explores the world of affection and the lives impacted by the world's most simple emotion.

Praise for Kody Boye's AMOROUS THINGS

"Boye has a knack for going deep into the human soul and psyche and pulling out the rawest of emotions."

-- Cinsearae Santiago, Dark Gothic Resurrected Magazine

"[Amorous Things] is perhaps one of the best horror collections I've ever read."

-- Benjamin Rogers, author of Faith and the Undead

"I'll be looking for more work from Kody in the future."

-- Lincoln Crisler, author of Magick and Misery and Despairs and Delights

"Kody Boye is a promising young writer. I hope to see him flourish in the dark fantasy genre."

-- Louise Bohmer, author of The Black Act

"Richly drawn... surreal and beautiful... harrowing."

-- Fantastic Horror

"Kody Boye writes with a depth and realism far beyond his years."

-- Bitten By Books

"A unique collection of dark tales, startling in its portrayals of love and need."

-- David Dunwoody, author of Empire and Unbound & Other Tales

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kody Boye was born and raised in Southeastern Idaho. Since his initial publication in the Yellow Mama Webzine in 2007, he has gone on to sell nearly three-dozen stories to various markets. He is the author of the forthcoming novels Sunrise: The Revised and Expanded Edition and Pretty Things. His fiction has been described as 'Surreal, beautiful and harrowing' (Fantastic Horror,) while he himself has been heralded as a writer beyond his years(Bitten by Books.) He currently lives and writes in the Austin, Texas area. You can visit him online at KodyBoye.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 29, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1453750126
• ISBN-13: 978-1453750124
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,499,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kody Boye was born and raised in Southeastern Idaho. Since his initial publication in the Yellow Mama Webzine in 2007, he has gone on to sell nearly three-dozen stories to various markets. He is the author of the short story collection AMOROUS THINGS, as well as the forthcoming novels Sunrise: The Revised and Expanded Edition and Pretty Things. His fiction has been described as 'Surreal, beautiful and harrowing' (Fantastic Horror,) while he himself has been heralded as a writer beyond his years(Bitten by Books.) He currently lives and writes in the Austin, Texas area. You can visit him online at http://kodyboye.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Offers an intriguing assortment to its readers June 20, 2011

By Shroud Magazine's Book Reviews VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Love makes for an interesting theme for a collection of dark fantasy. No other emotion possesses a greater capacity for joy or grief, and Kody Boye provides both aspects a voice in his debut collection, "Amorous Things."

"Elijah" offers the first real standout piece of the book as it details the yearnings of a young man shielded from the world by a lover far more concerned with aesthetics than his partner's happiness. The story that follows, "Dream," is similarly strong, detailing the surreal nightmares of its protagonist and what they have to teach him when they begin to reflect reality.

"War is in the Hearts of Men" allows a respite from the supernatural elements in the stories preceding it as the issue of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy is dissected at length. The characterization, and the fact that each character is on the opposite side despite their shared sexual orientation and relationship, adds a great deal of depth and humanity to this piece.

"The Glass Doe" provides some of the strangest and most fascinating imagery in the book as a man is forced to come to terms with the significance of a very strange creature in his yard.

"An Amorous Thing," pairs the reader with a murder victim and his journey from crime scene to grave and beyond.

Boye closes his collection with "Bellaerama," a story that follows an insane woman and her love for something between a split personality and an imaginary friend. The writing used is nearly as much bizarro poetry as prose.

While there are a few stories (presumably older pieces) that could have used a bit more polish, "Amorous Things" offers an intriguing assortment to its readers. The stories have roots in everything from cryptozoology to Japanese folklore, and the variety of subjects is quite refreshing. Most importantly, the characters and their development are always at the core of each piece, and Boye's care in crafting their personal journeys demonstrates an emotional connection to them that lends welcome power to his prose.

Reviewed by Shroud's Patrick Rutigliano

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love shines bright in this story... January 4, 2013

By Benjamin J. Snider

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Kody Boye does excellent at depicting realistic and enjoyable accounts of true love. I've read some of Boye's other work and am very impressed.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amorous Things took guts to write! January 7, 2011

By M. Philo

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Kody Boye's Amorour Things has style, grace and reflects the writer's soul.
Kody unique and talented way to let the characters speaks and connect with the reader grabs you and doesn't let you go even after the end. Even thought the stories are reletive short, they hold onto you like a full length novel. Way to go Kody and I will be reading more from you in the future!