Robert Rick McCammon

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goathunter

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Subterranean Press has a sale happening today that includes these McCammon books:

THE RIVER OF SOULS limited edition: $50
FREEDOM OF THE MASK limited edition: $50
FREEDOM OF THE MASK trade hardcover: $10

Subterranean Press Sale

Also: The Line-Up has a sale on the ebook editions of Usher's Passing, Mystery Walk, and MINE today. Each is only $1.99. And as usual, U.S. only, I'm afraid.

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Subterranean Press has a sale happening today that includes these McCammon books:

THE RIVER OF SOULS limited edition: $50
FREEDOM OF THE MASK limited edition: $50
FREEDOM OF THE MASK trade hardcover: $10

Subterranean Press Sale

Also: The Line-Up has a sale on the ebook editions of Usher's Passing, Mystery Walk, and MINE today. Each is only $1.99. And as usual, U.S. only, I'm afraid.

Today's Best True Crime and Horror Deals

Hunter
Man, why do these sales always seem to happen when I don't have the funds to buy those books??? :flat:
 

Dana Jean

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I read Boy's Life based on a variety of recommendations but was so disappointed that I have yet to read another McCammon. Are his other works similar?
I have to say, I agree with you. I wasn't that taken in by that book. I've never read another McCammon since that I'm aware of. But, I own River of Souls, I think that's the name. I will give it a try but I understand it is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.
 

kingricefan

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I read Boy's Life based on a variety of recommendations but was so disappointed that I have yet to read another McCammon. Are his other works similar?
I have to say, I agree with you. I wasn't that taken in by that book. I've never read another McCammon since that I'm aware of. But, I own River of Souls, I think that's the name. I will give it a try but I understand it is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.
While I am a huge McCammon fan, I never really thought that Boy's Life was his greatest achievement. I highly recommend either Swan Song, They Thirst and especially Mine.
 

goathunter

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I read Boy's Life based on a variety of recommendations but was so disappointed that I have yet to read another McCammon. Are his other works similar?

Just curious: why were you disappointed? Were you expecting horror? Because Boy's Life isn't horror, though Pocket did their best to promote it that way. Or did you not care for the writing itself? Or just the story?

One thing that can be said about McCammon's work: it's varied. Even his horror novels are different from each other, IMO. But he's done horror, suspense, thriller, coming-of-age, historical, mystery, chase, pulp....
 

kingricefan

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Just curious: why were you disappointed? Were you expecting horror? Because Boy's Life isn't horror, though Pocket did their best to promote it that way. Or did you not care for the writing itself? Or just the story?

One thing that can be said about McCammon's work: it's varied. Even his horror novels are different from each other, IMO. But he's done horror, suspense, thriller, coming-of-age, historical, mystery, chase, pulp....
Someone else on here has said it before but I can't remember who, possibly Dana Jean - even Rick's 'voice' is different from book to book. But, for me, that makes him an even better novelist than most writers out there because he doesn't rely on any repeated themes or situations from book to book. Not saying that it is wrong to do so, as I love finding the Easter eggs in King's books, just that Rick's worlds that he writes about don't cross over and his use of language is different for each book.
 

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Someone else on here has said it before but I can't remember who, possibly Dana Jean - even Rick's 'voice' is different from book to book. But, for me, that makes him an even better novelist than most writers out there because he doesn't rely on any repeated themes or situations from book to book. Not saying that it is wrong to do so, as I love finding the Easter eggs in King's books, just that Rick's worlds that he writes about don't cross over and his use of language is different for each book.
Nope, wasn't me. I think I've only read that one book of his. But, the fact that he doesn't rely on repeated themes or situations, and his very "voice" changes from story to story would be fascinating and actually I think a plus. He would stay fresh and inventive and you could never go into his work expecting anything preconceived. I would love that.
 

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I read Boy's Life based on a variety of recommendations but was so disappointed that I have yet to read another McCammon. Are his other works similar?
All his books are different. Ones like Wolf's Hour, They Thirst are more straight forward, though extremely well written. Failing that, try Speaks The Nightbird. Truly excellent.
 

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Good to hear that McCammon has completed Cardinal Black the next book in his Matthew Corbett series. I gather he intends to focus on finishing that series out but I hope he still has time for some other books. I would like to get more of the Trevor Lawson series. Really enjoy those. Given how short they are, it would be great if they were published in one book when all is said and done.