ANTHOLOGY LAZARUS BLACK

by Lazarus Black

Overview

Dragons, hunters, lovers, monsters, AI, wizards, fairies, assassins, psychics, scientists, explorers, dying gods, Oh my! This short fiction anthology has it all, including the 3-times Award-Winning story 'Psychic Poker'.

1. "Double Eagle" - A neurotic detective encounters a nightmarish villain.
2. "God's Gauntlet" - A scientist must use the latest in genetic manipulation to give herself every advantage to escape being buried alive.
3. "Sacred Waves" (Novella) - A NYC publicist must save an enigmatic man from the mob, the government, and the deadly thirst of the general public.
4. "Hairless Hullgaroths" - On an distant world, two students must decipher an alien language unlike anything they have ever seen.
5. "Watch to the End" - An AI companion of an old woman on Mars must convince her that life is still worth living.
6. "Dart: The Sliver-Master's Slave" (Novella) - A fairy-like assassin hunts an evil wizard and a dragon to earn his freedom, only to learn nothing is what it seems.
7. "Oilcan Jim" - In 1945, a slingshot-wielding hoodlum terrorizes a tiny farm town....or does he?
8. "Butcher Breeds" - An ornithologist finds herself the subject a serial killer's interest. But can she find him before he finds her?
9. "Dragon Soup" (Novella) - A Golden Knight must save a dragon's life so that he can save hers in return.
10. "Psychic Poker" (First Place Award Winner!) - The Award-Winning story of a bloke from down-under dragged into an illicit poker game where every player is Psychic and no one wants to be there.
11. The True Dragon of Atlanta (Chapters 1 & 2) - The first two chapters of The True Dragon of Atlanta, Lazarus Black's urban fantasy novel due to release in Summer of 2023

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161069226
Publisher:	echo-x, llc
Publication date:	05/09/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Lazarus has been a professional creative his entire life and lives in the PNW with his famous wife, two incredibly talented children, and a couple of tiny panthers.

Drawing inspiration from the nuances of human experiences we all share - hopes and dreams and the eternal pursuit of happiness - Lazarus hopes to touch readers' hearts and minds in Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Editorial Reviews

On "Psychic Poker": Lazarus Black is a terrific writer with an irresistible narrative flare. A real winner — you can bet on it!"

https://www.lazarus.black/titles/first-place - Robert Sawyer

Lazarus presents a dizzying, clever, and complex tale and he lands a very tricky ending.

https://www.lazarus.black/titles/first-place - Kevin Anderson

On "Psychic Poker": Clever and slick writing make Psychic Poker a smooth easy read while unpredictable but believable events make for an entertaining and hugely enjoyable story. Shame it was so short.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60674584-l-ron-hubbard-presents-writers-of-the-future-volume-38 - Tim Emery

Psychic Poker was a brain trip that ended perfectly! Black wove an intriguing tale that twisted tropes and left me wanting more.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60674584-l-ron-hubbard-presents-writers-of-the-future-volume-38 - David Hankins

[Writers of the Future Winners] are clearly voices to watch, and I wouldn't be surprised to see some impressive novel debuts coming from this class in the next few years.

https://thequilltolive.com/2022/07/08/writers-of-the-future-volume-38-sff-on-the-rise/ - Cole Rush