This brand-new chapbook from best-selling author Brian Keene examines the darkest hour before the dawn with four terrifying tales. In “Something Pretty” a man grants his true love’s request, while simultaneously finding a way to cope with a world grown increasingly insane. Then, in “Keepsakes”, a young boy learns what is most valuable and coveted in a post-apocalyptic landscape. Third is “Fetish”, in which the victim of a broken relationship finds himself haunted by a very different kind of ghost. And finally, “In the Closet”, a prelude to Keene’s forthcoming Labyrinth series, finds the multiverse’s last surviving version of Tony Genova struggling to stay alive—only to learn that his death is just the beginning of the biggest adventure of all. Featuring story notes by the author detailing the genesis of these previously unpublished or ultra-rare tales, and illustrations by Alex McVey, 4AM is a must have. 4AM—it’s always darkest just before dawn… Limited to 150 unsigned perfect bound softcover chapbooks. Illustration: Alex McVey
Author
BRIAN KEENE writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. His 2003 novel, The Rising, is often credited (along with Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later film) with inspiring pop culture’s current interest in zombies. Keene’s novels have been translated into German, Spanish, Polish, Italian, French, Taiwanese, and many more. In addition to his own original work, Keene has written for media properties such as Doctor Who, Hellboy, Masters of the Universe, and Superman. Several of Keene’s novels have been developed for film, including Ghoul, The Ties That Bind, and Fast Zombies Suck. Several more are in-development or under option. Keene also serves as Executive Producer for the independent film studio Drunken Tentacle Productions. Keene also oversees Maelstrom, his own small press publishing imprint specializing in collectible limited editions, via Thunderstorm Books. Keene’s work has been praised in such diverse places as The New York Times, The History Channel, The Howard Stern Show, CNN.com, Publisher’s Weekly, Media Bistro, Fangoria Magazine, and Rue Morgue Magazine. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the World Horror 2014 Grand Master Award, two Bram Stoker Awards, and a recognition from Whiteman A.F.B. (home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber) for his outreach to U.S. troops serving both overseas and abroad. A prolific public speaker, Keene has delivered talks at conventions, college campuses, theaters, and inside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, VA. The father of two sons, Keene lives in rural Pennsylvania.
