Sha'Daa: Tales of the Apocalypse (Paperback)

~ Mike Hanson (Author), Edward McKeown (Editor)

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"If Lovecraft were around to read Sha'Daa: Tales of the Apocalypse, I think his first reaction would be annoyance ("They're building on my concept"), followed by a giggle or two ("They had a lot of fun doing it,"), and ultimately pride ("They updated it and did it right.") He isn't the only one. I think Edmond Hamilton, Jack Williamson, Clark Ashton Smith, and even Robert Sheckley could see bits of their ideas or approaches here, all filtered through this band of motivated writers, and they would be just as pleased. It's a hell of a book." Mike Resnick author of "Inescapable", (TALES OF THE DYING EARTH )
"Sha'Daa: Tales of the Apocalypse is a wild mix of the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and end of the world genres that is well worth the time of any Survial fiction fan." Eric S Brown, Author of Season of Rot and Cobble.
The Sha'Daa has its dark, eerie, terrifying roots anchored deep in the soil of fictional horror and mythic apocrypha. The end-of-days is a concept reinvented multiple times by each generation of writers with every new century, and our own 21st is no exception. We offer up this humble tribute to those who came before us.
A gruesome shout out is given for Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Bloch, H.P. Lovecraft, F. Paul Wilson, Stephen King, Clive Barker, Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens, Brian Lumley, Homer, Arthur Conan Doyle, and all the rest who have given us reason to fear the night.
Be warned. The Sha'Daa is coming.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Altered Dimensions; First Edition edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982135246
• ISBN-13: 978-0982135242
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,032,797 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Tapestry of Terror, August 26, 2009

By	Tyco Prime - See all my reviews

While each story could stand on its own; together they make a powerful tome. Ranging from humorous to dramatic they are all woven together by a central theme - Sha Daa. Taken at face value the title states "Tales of the Apocalypse." It is much more, however, as the horror is tempered with hope. This is a book that will give hours of enjoyment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, May 25, 2009

By	Daniel (Syracuse NY) - See all my reviews

Sha Daa
This is a very well written collection of stories that link one to another. I enjoyed every moment I spent reading it. From start to finish this book will grab your attention and keep you wanting to see what happens on the next page. No matter what your taste in books may be this one will be a very enjoyable adventure. I for one can not wait for the next book to come out.
Do not miss this adventure!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't put it down, May 14, 2009

By	Jean M. Goldstrom (Pittsburgh PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When you pick up this fascinating collection, be sure you have some time to devote to it because for sure you are going to have a hard time putting it down. Sha'daa represents the work of a group of authors, making for an interesting mix of styles and approaches, but all the writers work together on a shared theme. The theme is, the world might be ending! The only thing that can stop it is if a group of totally disparate people, each working in his or her own way, manage to...well, you get the idea. It was a fast-paced read, from start to end, and I for one hated to see it end. Maybe there will be a sequel?