Focusing on David Adams Richards' contributions to literature, Tony Tremblay explores the author's artistic achievements and the broader context of Canadian literary criticism. The book offers insights into Richards' unique style and the impact of his work within the Canadian literary landscape.
Nominated for the 2018 Bram Stoker Award for First Novel, this gripping story weaves together elements of horror and suspense. The plot delves into the psychological complexities of its characters, exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the unknown. With a unique narrative style and richly developed settings, the book captivates readers, drawing them into a chilling world where every shadow holds a secret. This debut novel promises to leave a lasting impression on fans of the genre.
Following his critically hailed first collection The Seeds of Nightmares , and fresh off his Bram Stoker-nominated novel The Moore House , Tony Tremblay offers up his second collection of tales in Blue Stars and Other Tales of Darkness . As with his first collection, these stories cover a range of genres, all guaranteed to provoke a variety of emotions from abject horror to amusing chills, all honed to a razor’s edge. The eleven stories in Blue Stars and Other Tales of Darkness include his post-apocalyptic novella Steel , the acclaimed title story “Blue Stars”, as well as nine other journeys into the realms of despair, demonic possession, and madness. Also included in Blue Stars and Other Tales of Darkness is the never-before-published short story “Trout Fishing At Glen Lake”, featuring one of the central characters in The Moore House —the pawnshop owner. “Trout Fishing at Glen Lake” further explores the pawnshop mythos in a blood-soaked tale that will leave readers shocked and heartbroken.Dive in to Blue Stars and Other Tales of Darkness , eleven tales spanning Tremblay’s first published story to his latest, and be prepared to be devilishly entertained. Stories included in this Scum BarThe ThaumaturgeBlue StarsEyesIncident of N.H. Route 666The Reverend’s WifeTrout Fishing at Glen LakeStanley’s HoleThe Little ManBurning Rain
Set in Goffstown, New Hampshire, the story unfolds against a backdrop of supernatural chaos and a history of violence. Although the demon James Moore has been banished, the town's dark legacy lingers, suggesting that the threat of evil is far from over. As the characters confront their haunted past, they must grapple with the reality that sinister forces may still be at play, challenging their belief in a peaceful future.
An exciting new reading of Canadian literary modernism that challenges many of the urban-centric biases and opinions still prevalent today.