Christopher Conlon Livres

Five tales on contemporary life—lyrical, brutal, and unforgettable.Saying Secrets is the first collection from acclaimed writer and poet Christopher Conlon—five tales of contemporary life by turns lyrical and brutal, most originally published in The Long Story literary journal. Whether taking you inside the mind of a horribly disfigured woman, bringing you along on a psychotic teenager's final rampage, or introducing you to a girl in California who both is and is not Anne Frank, Conlon is a storyteller whose words and worlds you'll not soon forget. This edition features a special Introduction by William F. Nolan, author of some 60 books (including Dashiell Hammett: A Life on the Edge and the Black Mask Boys mystery series) along with an Afterword by scriptwriter George Clayton Johnson, whose screen credits range from The Sinatra Rat Pack Classic Ocean's Eleven to the original Twilight Zone. Together Nolan and Johnson penned Logan's Run, the renowned futuristic novel later made into a highly successful film and television series.

A woman finds herself alone in a pitch-black room without doors or windows, completely cut off from human contact...A man wakes one morning certain that today is the day he must commit and unspeakable atrocity...A gifted jazz musician runs from her past-but even she has no idea how lethal that past really is.The Oblivion Room: Stories of Violation collects six of Christopher Conlon's most nightmarish works, tales in which the horrific can come from anywhere-or from everywhere at once."Every piece in the volume bears the stamp of Conlon's gift for combining subtle terror with unforeseeable plot twists. Connoisseurs of cutting-edge horror will not want to miss it." -Booklist

Reed Waters leads a solitary life in Washington, D.C., maintaining a routine that keeps him away from his secrets. His only connection is with a local boy named Will, until Mauri Dyson, a volatile teenage runaway, enters his life one stormy night. Their unexpected encounter reveals hidden truths that will profoundly impact both of them. Adapted from an acclaimed novel, this story promises a powerful exploration of secrets and human connection, set against a backdrop of tension and emotional depth.

It starts out innocently enough, when reporters Tony Dumont and Robin Shepherd are sent to interview teenager Mark Elias, a scientific genius, about a scholarship he has won. But it is quickly clear that there is something very strange about the Elias family. Mark and his sister Shirley spend long hours behind closed doors conducting weird and inscrutable experiments involving electricity and a tape recorder. And then there is old Mrs. Elias, the children's grandmother, who died recently and whom the family seems terrified to discuss. The two journalists believe there may be a more serious news story than the one they were sent to cover, but they have no idea how serious--until people begin to die...

Frances Pastan, a once-celebrated children's author, grapples with depression and alcoholism while feeling estranged from her daughter. To confront her past and reclaim her life, she embarks on a journey to her childhood town, seeking to reconnect with her first friend, Lucy Sparrow, and uncover the truth behind Lucy's murder. This poignant novel explores themes of love, loss, and the profound impact of memory, capturing the complexities of Frances's emotional struggle and her quest for redemption.

"He Is Legend" is a tribute anthology featuring original stories inspired by Richard Matheson's works, including I Am Legend and Hell House. Notable contributors include Stephen King and Joe Hill, along with other acclaimed writers. This collection celebrates Matheson's legacy in horror and suspense literature.

Mona Straw has it all-beautiful daughter, caring husband, lovely home, fulfilling job as a middle-school teacher. But one day a new man enters Mona's life and turns it upside down, their passionate affair tilting her mind to the edge of madness-and murder. Her lover's name is Connor. He's got blonde hair, green eyes...and he's eleven years old.