Rage [Hardcover]

Steve Gerlach (Author), Simon Clark (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2004

RAGE is a signed limited edition of only 300 signed and numbered copies

This will be the uncut version with whole chapters and scenes that did not appear in the Australian version, and the author's preferred text.

An introduction by Simon Clark, and new cover artwork by Canigila!

"Gerlach's RAGE is a volcano of a story that builds from deceptively quiet beginnings to an incandescent eruption of violence. This tale of one man's smoldering, malignant rage at society is a potent one." SIMON CLARK, author of Vampyrrhic

With every part of his life slipping away from him, Ben desperately clings to all he has left as he feels himself slowly being pushed further and further off the deep end. He knows if something doesn't change soon, something bad is going to happen.
Something very bad.
He can't control it.
IT controls him.
RAGE...

Product Details

• Hardcover: 311 pages
• Publisher: Bloodletting Pr (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972085920
• ISBN-13: 978-0972085922
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,585,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am one of Australia's few thriller writers. Born and bred in Australia, my fast-paced, cut-to-the-bone thrillers are a refreshing voice in the dry, barren Australian literary scene.

My background includes many varied roles. I have worked as an editor for a book publisher; as the editor-in-chief of an Australian motorcycle magazine; editor and publisher of an international crime magazine, Probable Cause; a researcher and columnist for a major Australian daily newspaper; a Technical Publications Officer in the security industry; marketing executive for an international telecommunications software company; and I currently work in the field of international transit producers.

I also worked as the Historical Advisor on the Australian film, Let's Get Skase, and I'm working hard in partnership with Probable Cause Productions to see crime and horror tales be brought back to the Australian film scene.

I live in Melbourne, Australia, and I'm currently working on a new novel.

I hope you enjoy my work and have as much fun reading my novels as I have bringing them to you. My aim is to produce a once-in-a-lifetime ride for all my readers. I pick you up at page one, lock you in tight, and then never let you go - until the last page. Keep your hands inside the cage at all times and enjoy!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A horror writer with a new twist!, September 20, 2005

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A. Cummins "Kiwi Horror Chick" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rage (Mass Market Paperback)

I enjoyed Rage. It was not a 'nice' book, but it was never intended to be. I think it shows an excellent portrayal of a seriously disturbed young man's descent into madness. Talk about the last straw that breaks the camels back - this book is an excellent example of that. So next time folks, think about that one, little, annoying thing you might do to someone else.....it might just tip them over the edge!!!!! Well done to Steve Gerlach. I look forward to his future publications. Those of you who are concerned about your kids reading this stuff....you kinda had an idea what you were getting into by reading the blurb - so don't leave it lying around for your kids to pick up - easy fix!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STEVE GERLACH AT HIS BEST!!!!, September 21, 2005

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illusive _succubus (Scotland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rage (Mass Market Paperback)

Dark,chilling & addictive, this sick & twisted tale will have you hooked!

Great characterization & visualization from a talented writer.

I would highly recommend this book to all fans of the genre as RAGE is a truly unforgetable read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant writting - intense, shocking and scariest of all realistic!!!!, September 21, 2005

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Rose (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rage (Mass Market Paperback)

Wow!!! Rage is a chilling story about a lonely, desperate, distressed young man (Ben). Ben's character is very 'real'. You can sympathise with Ben. You can understand his need for acceptance, love and affection...you find yourself wanting to help Ben. You soon come to realise that Ben's issues are more profound than yours...and...then come the horrendous, bloodcurdling events!!! Events that are unspeakable & downright nauseating!!! Events that actually do take place in our world!!! Gerlach is a brilliant writer. He accurately captured what life could be like for people as disturbed as Ben.

This book is terrifying because it mirrors reality!!!!