Catskinner's Book is a science fiction/urban fantasy novel set in a surreal world unlike any that you have seen before.

James Ozryck has a monster in his head.

All of his life the entity that he calls Catskinner has made him a fugitive, afraid to get too close to anyone, afraid to stay in one place for too long. Catskinner kills, without compassion and without warning, and is very good at it.

Now James has learned that Catskinner is not the only monster in the world, a world that has suddenly become a far stranger and more dangerous place than he imagined. In order to survive he will have to become something more than a monster, he will have to learn what it means to be human.

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File Size: 534 KB
Print Length: 281 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publication Date: December 24, 2013
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B008MPNBNS
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if you like this kind of story, download it now!

ByJeff Goelzon July 28, 2012

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This is a very fun read. I read it in one sitting. The author's voice is very interesting, and morphs over the course of the short book. At first it is kinda gritty, and you don't know if the protagonist is schizophrenic or really "different", then the first main action sequence reveals how different he really is. Early going, I had a little bit of "Raymond Chandler" feel, but that lessened as the book progressed. The action is nonstop and the protagonist tries to make sense of things and resolve his problems (which include folks trying to kill him). eventually, things are clearly in "men in black" territory (though the antagonists are not extra-terrestrial in the conventional sense) and nothing is exactly as it first seems. Some bits are truly hilarious (though my late-night consumption of an adult beverage may have contributed to he hilarity). The description of a SETI convention is great; the author must have gone to such conventions, or gaming/SF conventions. I strongly advocate spending your zero dollars to download this gem.
The only complaints I have is that the main antagonist is replaced by another with no foreshadowing that I can recall. It was a WTF moment, and as a reader I like some warning of major changes like that (or I think the author is just jerking me around). the other complaint is the ending is not terribly satisfying. There is irony there, but I think explicitly stating the irony would be more effective.
I don't review many books, and I don't give many fives, so go download this book!

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Darkness abides (A tiny little bit spoilerrific)

BySkunkmelonon May 3, 2015

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"tonight the walking meat that has done this will sleep
tonight they cling to the skin of the world
tomorrow they will fall beneath the shadow of great black wings"

Catskinner's Book is a solemn, moody story with a pretty fantastic titular character. There are a lot of questions left unanswered and, like some of the three star reviews, I think that the end was almost a letdown from the fantastic eeriness the author builds throughout the story.
We meet James, who works in a hardware store that's actually a front for a mysterious businessman named Victor. James, or more specifically, Catskinner, kills for Victor when needed. It's not until his employer is removed from the game that James starts discovering exactly who is occupying headspace with him. Sure, he knows Catskinner is amoral, alien, and without remorse, but he doesn't know exactly what Catskinner is, that there are others like him, and that some of them view Catskinner as a threat.
The book was very well written. I love the style. It reminds me of the Sandman Slim novels by Richard Kadrey, so if you like those, you'll like this one. I absolutely enjoy moral ambiguity and intriguing monsters and this story delivers.
I plan on picking up the next titles in the series.

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New Wave Science Fiction at its best!

ByAlbrighton February 23, 2016

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I admire Misha Burnett's writing -- first, because he has an amazing gift for word choice and rhythm and syntax; second, because he is imaginative and pretty much anything can happen in his books; and third, because he communicates in a vivid, fast-paced, gritty way that grabs my attention.

In an interview the author was quoted as saying that he considers his work to be “New Wave Science Fiction”, that he draws inspiration from writers like Phillip Dick, Samuel Delany, William Burroughs, George Alec Effinger, and Ursula K. Le Guin, and that he mixes a lot of other genres into his work -- fantasy, horror, mystery, psychological thriller. That makes for a rather specialized audience, but if you're in the right frame of mind, you may find Catskinner's Book to be an extraordinary first novel.

My early version of this book does contain typos and minor errors that a good editor might have caught (and perhaps are now fixed in the updated version available now), but my recommendation is not to let a few little details get in the way of what might be a thrilling ride for you. And if you do enjoy Catskinner's Book, there are three more novels just waiting for you in Mr Burnett's artfully crafted series "The Book of Lost Doors".

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Weirdness, Wisdom, and Dry Wit

ByRachael Mayoon December 19, 2015

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The Book of Lost Doors series became one of my favorites in the course of three days. I read Catskinner's Book in pretty much one sitting, and I was very glad that I had the rest of the series (so far) on hand so that I could continue to read James/Catskinner's story.

The primary characters are well-developed, and the dialogue between the very human James and the very alien Catskinner is both interesting and often amusing. There is a dry wit throughout, and I laughed out loud at several points along the way.

I love the way that Mr. Burnett touches upon the nature of angels/demons/spirits/ghosts, and essentially does not differentiate among them. Those characters in-the-know know that these beings are all alien and dangerous, and I find this attitude among his characters immensely appealing.

I would compare Mr. Burnett's characters and style to one of my other favorites, Nancy Collins, particularly in terms of how both authors handle what we would think of as "supernatural". These are not *safe* creatures. That idea keeps me riveted to the stories, and looking forward to more.

Indeed, I am greatly looking forward to The Book of Lost Doors, volume 5!

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Better than Clive Barker

ByKull Mak Mornon March 3, 2017

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Fantastic take on the whole secret world under everyone's nose genre. It reminded me of Clive Barker, tightly crafted prose, somewhat outré subject matter and characters. But I must confess I like Burnett better. Despite some violence and bizarreness I never got the impression the author was attempting to shock me. It is a fine line but the author handles it extremely well. This is a great story by a highly talented writer. Highly recommended. I got actual chills when Catskinner spoke. I've got the sequels ready on the Kindle now.

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This is a great read with some unique concepts

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Original and extemely well written.

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Very interesting book with well written engaging characters. I am hoping the next book has the same characters. Read this book you won't be disappointed.

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Well written, great read. Quirky and unusual. I finished it in one night. Wish it had been longer. Looking forward to Book 2.

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This is a first for me. I have never written a review before finishing a book except very rarely when a book is so bad I can't continue. Mr.Read more

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