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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: Omnibus No. 1 by [Daniel Arthur Smith, Will Swardstrom, A.K. Meek, S. Elliot Brandis, Hank Garner, Bob Williams, Jon Frater, Ernie Howard, Jason Anspach]

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Nominated in the P & E Readers' Poll for Best Fiction e-zine published in 2016!

This Omnibus edition of Tales from the Canyons of the Damned consists of Eighteen sharp, suspenseful, thought provoking short stories - from Nine of todays top speculative fiction writers.

Dark Sci Fi Slipstream Tales like you've never read before.

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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned (canyonsofthedamned.com) is a dark science fiction, horror, & slipstream magazine we've been working on since 2015. What is Dark Science Fiction and Horror? Think of it as a literary Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, or Outer Limits, it's Netflix's Black Mirror in the short story format. And it's a bargain. Each monthly issue has three-to-five sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales from today's top speculative fiction writers.
These are Dark Sci Fi Slipstream Tales like you've never read before.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HWU87EG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holt Smith Ltd (July 2, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 2, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 952 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 165 pages
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Daniel Arthur Smith is a USA Today bestselling author. His titles include Spectral Shift, Hugh Howey Lives, The Cathari Treasure, The Somali Deception, and a few other novels and short stories. He also curates the phenomenal short fiction series Tales from the Canyons of the Damned and Frontiers of Speculative Fiction.
He was raised in Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University where he studied philosophy, with focus on cognitive science, meta-physics, and comparative religion. He began his career as a bartender, barista, poetry house proprietor, teacher, and then became a technologist and futurist for the Fortune 100 across the Americas and Europe.
Daniel has traveled to over 300 cities in 22 countries, residing in Los Angeles, Kalamazoo, Prague, Crete, and now writes in Manhattan where he lives with his wife and young sons.
For more information, visit danielarthursmith.com
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A.K. Meek is a reader, reviewer, and writer, mostly speculative fiction. He lives in the South with his wonderful family and menagerie of dogs and cats.
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Stories to muse the evening away with

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020

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Love this kind of short story. No gore but each one, a mystery, or strange as events unfold.. A few leave you thinking , wondering.

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Good Book

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019

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The first two stories in this series were so weird, and it kept going in that vein. I would suggest that you don't read this book at night.

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J C G

Recommended!

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017

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I snagged this anthology during a .99 cent sale and I'm glad I did! Loved these stories, in particular Bob Williams' SMOKE.

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Dallas Mayer

Must read and great value

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019

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Great read as are any books by Ernie Howard

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Jennifer Posner

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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2017

Kind Of Boring

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016

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This omnibus collects the first 5 issues of the Canyons of the Damned pulp horror series. Overall, it was far from terrible, but not great. Daniel Arthur Smith's stories (which comprise the majority of this collection) all deal with the occurrence and aftermath of a Lovecraftian takeover of New York City; it's interesting how they build on each other to form a larger picture, but on their own they're really little more than bleak vignettes. Barring Jon Frater's "Sole Survivor" (which takes place in Smith's world), the other authors all do their own thing. Most of these are fairly unremarkable, but are couple a worth mentioning:

• Jason Anspach's "Ledge Town" is the standout story of the entire collection. Decently written, with some good worldbuilding and a nice twist at the end.
• Honorable mentions include S. Elliot Brandis's "Bloom" and Will Swardstrom's "Razor", the latter of which is genuinely creepy. Good stuff.
• The collection unfortunately ends on the worst of the batch, Bob Williams's "Magenta", which is poorly written, poorly edited (including missing words, repeated words, and inconsistently-spelled names) and just altogether cringe-worthy—though the seed at the heart of the story is a decent one.

I got it for $3 on Kindle, which feels maybe a little high, but I guess not unreasonable, considering I'd pay that much to buy the three stories I liked individually (which can be found in the third, fourth, and fifth issues, respectively.)

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Nine authors share eighteen dynamic, macabre, scary and wild short stories in this extraordinary collection!

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016

“Tales From the Canyons of the Damned” is a fantastic series of short story collections that I’ve enjoyed immensely. And for the first time, this omnibus assembles the first five issues of these short stories into one large omnibus. Curated by the author, it brings together nine different storytellers to share eighteen remarkably different, engaging and suspenseful pulp stories. You’ll get horrific, humorous, mysterious and downright creepy tales here starting with:

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “Sandhogs” - A group of tunnel workers in New York City called Sandhogs, are deep underground when they notice the temperature rising and a mist seeping into the tunnel. But when something slithers out of the darkness, where did it come from and what is it doing to their friend Jonsey?

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “The Penthouse” - Jack is safe in his penthouse, proud of his money and status. But when a strange red flashing light appears in the fog outside his windows, what could possibly be going on?

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “The Harbor” - Madison is on a ferry in New York Harbor, visiting from Minnesota with her baby. Wanting to do all sorts of touristy things in the city, things get bad when her daughter feels very sick. But how could things go from bad to worse?

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “Tesla” - A secret experiment in Shoreham, Long Island in 1904 is being prepared by Nikola Tesla and a reporter has been invited to witness Tesla's grand achievement. Looking over the gigantic, 200+ foot tower that Tesla created, we wonder at its mysterious purpose and how it might benefit mankind. But when the experiment begins, will Tesla succeed in his goals?

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “The Blue Orb” – It’s 2015 and Aubrey Keller must make an important appointment at 12:23 pm on top of the Empire State building. He’s the chosen one who must implement the final act of a closely guarded secret percolating for years. Will Keller succeed in his dark deeds and what nefarious things will happen if he does?

These first three tales are appetizers, little vignettes taking place in this larger and horrifying world of the “Canyons of the Damned”. For each one, we get a little backstory on each character and are yanked into the thick of the mysterious fog and what lurks there. These are especially riveting, scary, and effectively set a really dark and dank atmosphere.

The next two after that are tied together as scenes from a much larger movie that I’m waiting to learn more about as the tension and the excitement rise with each passing page, forming a more cohesive narrative. Read further on in this collection to find out more about Daniel Arthur Smith's larger story at work. We also get stories from other authors as well, not taking place within Smith's larger narrative but are entertaining and just as mesmerizing all the same. Read on to find out more about:

Bob Williams’ “Smoke” - Daniel is a man with regrets and bitterness at his life to date and he runs an empty building with a marquee on it, with the name “Smoke” spelled out. But when he hears jazz music coming from inside, what will he find in there and how will it change his life forever? This atmospheric short story draws you in with its mystique and the promise of the unexpected and it doesn't disappoint, propelling you to want to know how it all ends.

Will Swardstrom’s “Natural Born Alien” – When Bob, an alien whose parents came from outer space, decides to run for the Presidency, lunacy ensues as he becomes the most popular candidate, likely to win (!) Find out more about Bob, his viewpoints on the hot button issues in this satirical, humorous and more than a little frightening tale of someone who can say anything, even if it’s unpopular and unusual, and still be the front-runner for president, especially with that weird hair. #BobForPresident indeed!

Ernie Howard’s “Float” – Josh is a Wall Street guy who enjoys time in his sensory deprivation tank, hidden in the basement of his apartment building. But after using the tank, his reality is inexplicably altered! Will he come to regret these decisions? As the action plays out, we are held in breathless suspense, leading to a life-altering and satisfying conclusion.

Jason Anspach’s “Ledge Town” – In the distant future, Harris and his partner Bart ride on horseback through an apocalyptic landscape in Oregon. When they find what they’re looking for, dark secrets are revealed that you would never expect along with a clever and unpredictable ending that was devious and delicious at the same time. This story was atmospheric and involving, as you’re immersed in it so well, you can feel the grit in your teeth and the wind in your face as you read it.

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “The Tombs” – Tito is in holding for committing a crime, locked up for days while waiting for the courts to open. Trapped with all the others cellmates in the bullpen deep underground, the lights suddenly go out! But what comes next is not what they anticipated or even hoped for, creeping out the darkness with the promise of death.

S. Elliot Brandis’ “Bloom” – On an island where there’s a particular religion based around appeasing the gods, Elina is a young teen who participates in a village ceremony where one of their age group is sacrificed to the ocean. When Elina discovers that not is all that it seems to be, she makes some risky choices, enrapturing us in the story as it hurtles into an unexpected and startling conclusion filled with breathtaking wonder and troubling answers.

Hank Garner’s “The Hereafter” – Daryl is an ambitious television reporter sent across America debunking local superstitions. Aided by his cameraman Eddie, he reaches his next destination of Weston, Mississippi to investigate a haunted swamp. Even though the locals share the terrifying tale of the ghosts, he remains undeterred. But is it a hoax or something more? A lighthearted romp that eventually takes dark and disturbing turns into spine-tingling territory and unimagined, eye-opening terrors that shock you by the end.

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “Eye in the Sky” – Kelly is a traffic reporter, hovering over New York City in his helicopter when a dark cloud blows in spewing lightning everywhere, centered on the Empire State Building. As he moves closer, he notices a ball of energy writhing above the observation deck. What happens next is a compelling and intriguing tale as the fallout of what Kelly is witnessing will have ramifications for the entire city while putting his life in severe jeopardy!

Jon Frater’s “Sole Survivor” – Jeff has been hiding on the third floor of his workplace by himself, having hunkered down there after an apocalypse has struck. Having seen how others tried to escape the city and failed, he ponders what his eventual fate will be when something happens that will change his life forever. Combine this disquieting character with this unusual situation and you get a jolting short story filled with unanticipated shifts when you least expect it.

A.K. Meek’s “Thoughts as Water” – The last vestiges of humanity are being hunted by aliens who relish a person’s thoughts and fears, absorbing them as they hunt their prey. Tracking one such human through a forest, will this alien succeed in killing its target? A truly frightening and riveting tale about a horrifying enemy that appears unstoppable and one humans struggle to survive as it’s mercilessly hunted.

Will Swardstrom’s “Razor” – Greg and his wife Felicia are young newlyweds and fresh out of college, trying to handle all their bills. When they’re forced to take on multiple jobs to pay them all, their life becomes a dreary existence, co-existing but not living. When something tragic happens, they must cope with the unthinkable and the unexplained. A haunting and distressing tale about love, living life and discovering what’s most important.

Daniel Arthur Smith’s “The Park” - Tank is playing a game of ball with his friends in the park. Strangely, dark clouds start gathering over the Empire State Building and he eventually discovers something terrifying in the mist that now surrounds him. Will he survive this new unexpected and deadly threat? This spine-chilling tale connects more fully to previous tales from this series while giving the reader a jolt when Tank discovers what lurks around him.

Bob Williams’ “Magenta” – Magenta lives a bliss free life with her husband of ten years, Chris. But when unusual images appear in her head of things she’s never seen before, she’s struck by immense pain! This event sparks a series of startling revelations, hidden secrets, and surprising developments, concluding in an ending I wasn’t expecting. This is a suspenseful, exciting and heartbreaking tale, especially when a fateful decision is made in the finale.

Overall this is an excellent collection of enthralling, captivating and ultimately, fun short stories that draw you into the worlds they create and encourage you to keep reading right on through to the end. And they might even keep you up at night. =)