From an orgy between God, Satan, Adam and Eve to beauty pageants for fetuses. From a giant human-absorbing tongue to a place where God is in the eyes of the psychopathic. This is a party at the furthest limits of human decency and cruelty. Robert Devereaux is your host but watch out, he's spiked the punch with drugs, sex, and dismemberment. Deadite Press is proud to present ten stories of the strange, the gross, and the just plain fucked up from one of the most original voices in horror - Robert Devereaux.
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Author of Slaughterhouse High, Deadweight, Santa Steps Out, Santa Claus Conquers the Homophobes, A Flight of Storks and Angels, and others. www.robertdevereaux.com has the full story. I've lived in a multitude of places. And I've had the good fortune to have published five or six novels and a few dozen short stories.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Some writers push the envelope. Others take the envelope, shred it, spit on it, beat it to a pulp and then make love to whatever's left. Robert Devereaux is at the forefront of the second group. Cerebral, fearless, brutal, gory, poignant and unique, Devereaux's work is unlike anything else out there and this book, his latest release with Deadite Press, holds a position near the top of my list when it comes to the best books I've read since January.
"Baby's..." is a marvelously weird collection of nine tales that will make you laugh, gag, cringe, moan and, most importantly, think. Devereaux has a keen eye for the bizarre, a outrageously innovative mind and a prose that rivals any other literary figure out there. In fact, fans of mainstream literature will be challenged by the author's prowess: this book truly engages the brain. As an added bonus, sex, strangeness and violence serve as the underlying themes for almost every story.
Here's a look at the nine stories in the book:
1. "Showdown at Stinking Springs" is a sexy, over-the-top wild west tale that reads like a legend told around a campfire. The narrative, which goes back and forth between past and present, is sprinkled with enough sex to be considered deliciously pornographic and the inevitable humor and charm that come from Kyle Hardwick, the most likeable old man any woman has ever met, makes this tale a treat with a great ending.
2. "Clap If You Believe" is a bizarre, funny and bittersweet love story that answers the question of Tinkerbell's love life and offers a smart glimpse into the psyche of men. After reading it, you'll never again think of Tinkerbell as a cute thing with wings in a children's story.
3. "Ridi Bobo" is a poetic, bloody tale of death and love that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that clowns are just as sad, creepy, violent and deceiving as you think they are. Devereaux's prose cuts like a penknife in this one.
4. "Li'l Miss Ultrasound" is easily one of my favorite stories in the book and a masterfully-written critique of everything beauty pageants stand for. While the idea of in utero beauty contests might turn some folks away from this tale, the writing is more than worth your time and overcoming any preconceived notions you might have about such a story. In this narrative, dressed up preemies, backstabbing mothers-to-be and an amazing plethora of psychological and physical perversions wrap around a critique that's as hard as it is accurate.
5. "Bucky Goes To Church" is one of the most distressing religious stories you'll ever read. Devereaux's writing manages to convey pain and desperation with such precision that I wouldn't be surprised if you need to take a break after reading this one. Brutal, bloody, aggressive and ethereal, the story somehow manages to make a lot of sense and makes even the most agnostic reader chuckle and wonder.
6. "Fructus In Eden" fits perfectly after "Bucky Goes To Church." The tale puts a sexy, dangerous spin on the story of Adam and Eve and humanizes God to a wonderful degree. Get ready for a threesome of universe-shaking proportions.
7. "One Flesh: A Cautionary Tale" is a perfect read for anyone that, like me, enjoys psychological thrillers and non fiction books on serial killers. A father and son team locked inside a body that's their own blood and with a craving for women they can't have makes for a perfect story full of gore and interchanged body parts.
8. "The Slobbering Tongue That Ate The Frightfully Huge Woman" reads like wild, sexier, mad-scientist-had-an-accident version of "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman." This is simply a tonguetastic, bikini-popping read that's as fun as it is original.
9. "Holy Fast, Holy Feast" is probably the longest and most literary story in the collection. Between sex, enlightenment and cannibalism, this last story's eerie atmosphere will stay with you after you're done with it.
Robert Devereaux is simply one of the best writers working the strange side of literature today and this impeccable tome shows that Deadite Press is the go-to place for the best in cult horror. You should go get it right now.
"Baby's..." is a marvelously weird collection of nine tales that will make you laugh, gag, cringe, moan and, most importantly, think. Devereaux has a keen eye for the bizarre, a outrageously innovative mind and a prose that rivals any other literary figure out there. In fact, fans of mainstream literature will be challenged by the author's prowess: this book truly engages the brain. As an added bonus, sex, strangeness and violence serve as the underlying themes for almost every story.
Here's a look at the nine stories in the book:
1. "Showdown at Stinking Springs" is a sexy, over-the-top wild west tale that reads like a legend told around a campfire. The narrative, which goes back and forth between past and present, is sprinkled with enough sex to be considered deliciously pornographic and the inevitable humor and charm that come from Kyle Hardwick, the most likeable old man any woman has ever met, makes this tale a treat with a great ending.
2. "Clap If You Believe" is a bizarre, funny and bittersweet love story that answers the question of Tinkerbell's love life and offers a smart glimpse into the psyche of men. After reading it, you'll never again think of Tinkerbell as a cute thing with wings in a children's story.
3. "Ridi Bobo" is a poetic, bloody tale of death and love that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that clowns are just as sad, creepy, violent and deceiving as you think they are. Devereaux's prose cuts like a penknife in this one.
4. "Li'l Miss Ultrasound" is easily one of my favorite stories in the book and a masterfully-written critique of everything beauty pageants stand for. While the idea of in utero beauty contests might turn some folks away from this tale, the writing is more than worth your time and overcoming any preconceived notions you might have about such a story. In this narrative, dressed up preemies, backstabbing mothers-to-be and an amazing plethora of psychological and physical perversions wrap around a critique that's as hard as it is accurate.
5. "Bucky Goes To Church" is one of the most distressing religious stories you'll ever read. Devereaux's writing manages to convey pain and desperation with such precision that I wouldn't be surprised if you need to take a break after reading this one. Brutal, bloody, aggressive and ethereal, the story somehow manages to make a lot of sense and makes even the most agnostic reader chuckle and wonder.
6. "Fructus In Eden" fits perfectly after "Bucky Goes To Church." The tale puts a sexy, dangerous spin on the story of Adam and Eve and humanizes God to a wonderful degree. Get ready for a threesome of universe-shaking proportions.
7. "One Flesh: A Cautionary Tale" is a perfect read for anyone that, like me, enjoys psychological thrillers and non fiction books on serial killers. A father and son team locked inside a body that's their own blood and with a craving for women they can't have makes for a perfect story full of gore and interchanged body parts.
8. "The Slobbering Tongue That Ate The Frightfully Huge Woman" reads like wild, sexier, mad-scientist-had-an-accident version of "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman." This is simply a tonguetastic, bikini-popping read that's as fun as it is original.
9. "Holy Fast, Holy Feast" is probably the longest and most literary story in the collection. Between sex, enlightenment and cannibalism, this last story's eerie atmosphere will stay with you after you're done with it.
Robert Devereaux is simply one of the best writers working the strange side of literature today and this impeccable tome shows that Deadite Press is the go-to place for the best in cult horror. You should go get it right now.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This collection of nine stories is far more than the splatter porn that much of today's horror consists of. These stories, while not all classic "horror", have a sense of thrill and twisted logic that will unsettle your stomach.
Yes, there's gore. Yes, there's sex. But there's also clown detectives. Angst in Eden. Giant tongues and even larger women. Fetus fashion shows.
I went into this expecting it to be similar to other Deadite releases, such as splatter kings Wrath James White and Edward Lee. But if you want something that is a little off-putting even compared to them, check out Devereaux's collection. You won't be disappointed.
Favorites include "Clap If You Believe" and "The Slobbering Tongue That Ate the Frightfully Huge Woman".
Yes, there's gore. Yes, there's sex. But there's also clown detectives. Angst in Eden. Giant tongues and even larger women. Fetus fashion shows.
I went into this expecting it to be similar to other Deadite releases, such as splatter kings Wrath James White and Edward Lee. But if you want something that is a little off-putting even compared to them, check out Devereaux's collection. You won't be disappointed.
Favorites include "Clap If You Believe" and "The Slobbering Tongue That Ate the Frightfully Huge Woman".
By Craig Meikle
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a collection of short stories that are are all weird, and, as the title suggests, seriously f***ed up. Stories vary from: two epitomes of sexual appeal f***ing a town to dust, an prebirth fetal beauty pageant, a giant woman-devouring tongue, and other equally messed up, but entertaining stories. There is no decency or subtlety in this book, and it's awfully fun to see just how far it goes. There's a deep depravity within these pages that you won't find anywhere else.
Don't get me wrong, though, this isn't just a book of senseless shocks. These stories do have some interesting characters and plots. The stories are all really short, but you'll certainly like the characters for that length of time.
As with all Bizarro books, disregard any beliefs and realities, and be ready to go to whatever far-reaching places this book will take you.
Don't get me wrong, though, this isn't just a book of senseless shocks. These stories do have some interesting characters and plots. The stories are all really short, but you'll certainly like the characters for that length of time.
As with all Bizarro books, disregard any beliefs and realities, and be ready to go to whatever far-reaching places this book will take you.
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The Title is Not Kidding
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Published 16 months ago by Scott Emerson
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A blast of bizarro horror/comedy with bite
Robert Devereaux is a very sick man. I love him for it. This is balls-to-the-wall horror, raw and bloody, and comedy with a black, black heart... but a good heart. Read more
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A G-Rated Review of an X-Rated Book
I found Robert Deveraux's new short story collection "Baby's First Book of Seriously (Amazon Will Not Allow Me To Complete The Title Even Though They Have No Qualms About Selling... Read more
Published 20 months ago by NJMetal
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Briliantly F'd up!
Robert Devereaux is an author I never had the pleasure of reading until now. I had been anticipating this story collection for months and when the book was released I picked it up. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Steven R. Shroyer
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Baby's First Is The Best!
This book is a collection of 9 short stories. These include:
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Published 23 months ago by R. Moschgat Jr.
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WHY NO KINDLE???
STILL NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY THESE BOOKS TAKE SO LONG TO EVER COME OUT ON KINDLE IF THEY EVEN EVER DO.
I LOVE MY KINDLE AND LOVE HIS BOOKS
THIS IS LAME
I LOVE MY KINDLE AND LOVE HIS BOOKS
THIS IS LAME
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