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One day it started raining—and it never stopped... So began Brian Keene’s The Conqueror Worms. Fans have long marveled over that post-apocalyptic landscape—a flooded earth filled with bizarre and terrifying monsters. Since its publication, readers have clamored for more. Earthworm Gods: Selected Scenes From The End Of The World features thirty-two all-new short stories set in the universe of The Conqueror Worms. From the first drop of rain to humanity’s last waterlogged stand, Earthworm Gods: Selected Scenes From The End Of The World chronicles the fall of man against a horrifying, unstoppable evil. And as the waters rise over the United States, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere—brand new monsters surface—along with some familiar old favorites—to wreak havoc on an already devastated mankind. Whether you’re a hardcore Keene enthusiast or just a fan of the original novel, this collection is a must-read.
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.
