Best New Zombie Tales (Vol. 1) [Paperback]

Jonathan Maberry (Author), Ray Garton (Author), James Roy Daley (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2010

Want the Greatest Zombie Stories Ever Written?
BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES (Vol. 1)


Includes Amazing Fiction by:
WHC Grand Master Award Winner, Ray Garton
New York Times Best Seller, Jonathan Maberry
Bram Stoker Award Winner, Kealan Patrick Burke
Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Jeff Strand
Edgar Award, Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Bev Vincent
Micro Award Finalist, Robert Swartwood
Emmy Award Nominee, Harry Shannon
British Fantasy Awards Nominee, Gary Mcmahon
Bram Stoker Award Winner, Kim Paffenroth
And so much more...



TOC:
Introduction ~ JAMES ROY DALEY
Zombie Love ~ RAY GARTON
Feeding Frenzy ~ MATT HULTS
Wings ~ JESSICA BROWN
The Man Who Breaks The Bad News ~KEALAN PATRICK BURKE
Immunity ~ JEFF STRAND
In The Land Of The Blind ~ ROBERT SWARTWOOD
Nowhere People ~ GARY McMAHON
Muddy Waters ~ BRIAN KNIGHT
Darkness Comprehended ~ HARRY SHANNON & GORD ROLLO
Connections ~ SIMON McCAFFERY
Sign of the Times ~ JOHN GROVER
After, Life ~ JEFF PARISH
Paradise Denied ~ JOHN L. FRENCH
On The Usefulness Of Old Books ~ KIM PAFFENROTH
The Revelations of Dr. Maitland ~ CHARLES BLACK
Pegleg And Paddy Save The World ~ JONATHAN MABERRY
SKN-3 ~ STEVEN E. WEDEL
Fishing ~ JASON BRANNON
Groundwood ~ BEV VINCENT

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Something for every zombie fan--a gut-wrenching mix of horror, humor and thrills!" 
~NATE KENYON, award-winning author of SPARROW ROCK 


"In an increasingly crowded graveyard of zombie anthologies this is a standout. The stories are thought provoking, chilling and entertaining." 
~TIM WAGGONER, award winning author of LIKE DEATH 


"James Roy Daley separates the goods from the gristle with a butcher's shrewd eye for the prime cuts that transcend mundane gut-munchery, shaking us awake and reminding us what it means to be alive." 
~CODY GOODFELLOW, author of JAKE'S WAKE

About the Author

James Roy Daley ~ is a writer, editor, and a professional musician. He studied film at the Toronto Film School, music at Humber College, and English at the University of Toronto. In 2007 his first novel, The Dead Parade, was released in 1,110 bookstores across America. In 2009 he founded a book company called Books of the Dead Press, where he enjoyed immediate success working with many of the biggest names in horror. His first two anthologies, Best New Zombie Tales Volume One, and Best New Zombie Tales Volume Two, far exceeded sales predictions, leading many of the top horror writers in the world to view his little company as one worth watching.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Books of the Dead; 1st edition (April 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 098656642X
• ISBN-13: 978-0986566424
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #846,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Juicy zombie goodness May 3, 2010

By K. Gorski-Bailey

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This anthology was a great way to spend my spare moments for the last few days. The stories were well written and engaging, and there were only one or two that I read and was like, "meh", after finishing (considering the size of this book I'd say that's pretty good). With almost 20 stories, and only ONE that I had read in a previous anthology, this truly is the Best New Zombie Tales. The first story really set the standard for what was to follow, a real page turner and very original. This collection had a large variation of our undead friends, from the old shamblers to thinking zombies to zombie animals. Zombie squirrel? yep, it made an appearance. There's humor--Pegleg and Paddy Save the World; there was one that I almost couldn't finish it was so gross--SKN-3; there was even a love story!--Zombie Love. Feeding Frenzy was an absolute treat! Simply put, this is a must have for any fan of zombie lit, it won't disappoint. I have to say that if this is the sort of talent Mr Daley can procure for his anthologies, count me in for the next installment(s)!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Zombie anthology I've read in a long time! May 20, 2011

By Carolina Smart

Format:Paperback

Have you ever been so engrossed with a book that you miss your subway stop and realize it 6 stops later? That was me with Best New Zombie Tales Vol. 1. This is by far the best Zombie anthology I've read in a very long time. I would even go as far as saying one of the best horror anthologies.

A few of my fav's are stories written by Matt Hults, Jonathan Mayberry and Harry Shannon. I've downloaded Vol. 2 and 3 and am looking forward to reading them. This is a series that all Zombie lovers need to have in their collection.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read! May 21, 2010

By E. Lewis

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So hard to put down. Gave me zombie nightmares one night. All I can say is bring on Vol. 2