Richard J. Brewer, a native Californian, has always been a lover of
stories and storytelling. He has worked as a writer, actor,
bookseller, story editor, book reviewer, movie and television
Development Executive, and audiobook narrator. He was co-editor of
the critically acclaimed Bruce Springsteen inspired short story
anthology Meeting Across the River. His most recent short story,
Last to Die, was included in another anthology inspired by The
Boss, Trouble in the Heartland, and was noted as one of the
Distinguished Mystery Stories of the year in The Best American
Mystery Stories 2015.
Gary Phillips is the author of the Ivan Monk series, and is the
author of numerous novels and graphic novels. He co-edited and
contributed to the acclaimed Black Pulp, has short stories in the
upcoming Asian Pulp and Jewish Noir, and wrote Big Water, a graphic
novel about the fight for that most precious of resources. A
reviewer said of his novella The Extractors, about a one percenter
who steals from the one percent -- "Gary never disappoints. Great
plots and complex and interesting characters, McBleak being one of
them." He lives in Los Angeles.
The are the co-editors of OCCUPIED EARTH: Stories of Aliens,
Resistance and Survival at all Costs, available now from Polis
Books.
Outstanding praise for CULPRITS
“CULPRITS has a consistently strong lineup of writers and a great
hook! Brewer and Phillips have done a fantastic job putting
together this multi-layered story and I couldn’t read it fast
enough!”
—Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award-Winning Author of EXIT STRATEGY
“CULPRITS slams the bull’s eye for first-rate entertainment. From
the heart-stopping robbery that opens the book to each of the
linked short stories that follow, you’ll find the nine murderously
good noir authors of this smart collection deliver a plate brimming
with suspense, thrills, and violence. Sit down and savor. What a
ride.” —Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of THE
ASSASSINS
"A well executed heist, like fine wine, pleasures the palate and
can age well. In CULPRITS, liken the aftermath of the criminals
from a heist to craft beer and a bumpy ride. Prepare to stay up all
night!” —Cara Black, New York Times bestselling author of the Aimée
Leduc series
"CULPRITS is quite a lot of fun...If you are looking for a smart,
entertaining book then this is it.” —Unlawful Acts
Praise for OCCUPIED EARTH
“Alien occupation has never been so dark and sexy. Occupied Earth
is The Fifth Wave meets Robopocalypse, in the best way
possible.”
—Michelle Gagnon, author of the PERSEFONE series
"Plenty of applicable social commentary. We get to read tales of
heroes and martyrs, as well as traitors and collaborators, although
the lines are often blurred. A fantastic collection of short
stories that deliver in a cohesive narrative. Highly
recommended."
—SF Reader
"The narrative universe feels cohesive and genuine, making it easy
to invest yourself in the champions and villains alike. Occupied
Earth is collaborative sci-fi done right."
—Manhattan Book Review
"Clearly, these writers know what they're doing. The stories range
from brutal and R-rated to straight-up sci-fi action. One neat
thing about the book as a complete entity is the presence of hope.
It's not dystopia and misery. The oppressed plan to rebel. The good
guys aim to fight. That's good stuff."
—RevolutionSF
"A unique and impressive anthology that deserves to be brought to
the attention of science fiction fans everywhere...a terrifically
entertaining read with deftly crafted short stories that will
linger in the mind and memory long after this outstanding anthology
is finished and set back upon the shelf. Very highly
recommended."
—Midwest Book Review
"Fans of “alien invasion” sci-fi, near-future dystopia, post-apoc
(though this isn’t strictly that), and good old classic
science-fiction will find much to engage in this diverse yet
unified collection of quality sci-fi stories."
—The Blood-Shed
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