Bibliography: Books...
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"Nicholas Kaufmann's Chasing the Dragon begins with the gas pedal pushed to the floor, the engine roaring, the tires singing on the road, and does not slow down. An ancient monster, reanimated corpses, psychic visions, family legacies, blood and mayhem: Kaufmann gleefully piles horror trope on horror trope as his narrative tracks its protagonist's desperate pursuit of a killer. It is in his portrait of Georgia Quincey, though, his all-too-human heroine, that Kaufmann's gifts as a writer shine forth. A woman struggling--not always successfully--with the weight of her responsibility, the toll it has taken on her, Georgia keeps Chasing the Dragon grounded. This novella confirms the promise of Nicholas Kaufmann's General Slocum's Gold, even as it promises better things still." -- John Langan, author of House of Windows and Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters "As a horror writer, Nicholas Kaufmann knows how to move and manipulate his readers. In only about one hundred pages, Chasing the Dragon manages to deliver an ancient and angry dragon, a detailed mythology, the undead, gangs, a damaged and complex heroine, and, of course, heroin, in this gripping, fast-paced, and surprising novella." -- Paul Tremblay, author of The Little Sleep and No Sleep Till Wonderland "Old school horror with plenty of tension, action, and hot, wet viscera for you to hook your claws into. Get ready for a bloody ride into hell." -- Tom Picirrilli, author of A Choir of Ill Children and Shadow Season "Nicholas Kaufmann is one of my favorites. His books never disappoint, and Chasing the Dragon is no exception. Relentless and unflinching, Chasing the Dragon offers mayhem, meat puppets and one hell of a monster. Highly recommended!" -- Brian Keene, author of Darkness On The Edge of Town and Dead Sea
"The book is written in the very best pulp style: it's set in the present day, but it feels like something right out of the 1930's or 40's (readers familiar with the Doc Savage novels will know exactly what to expect)....Fans of pulp fiction, adventure novels, and just plain good times should consider this a must-read." -- Booklist "Drawing firmly on the pulp tradition but never shying away from the latest and most improbable gadgetry, Gabriel Hunt's third adventure proves him a contemporary heir to Indiana Jones, Bruce Wayne and Travis McGee....Readers willing to suspend disbelief and embrace a touch of the supernatural will enjoy Hunt's romp across several continents." -- Publishers Weekly "Hunt at World's End is the latest entry in the new pulp-style series of books from those who brought us the Hard Case Crime line, Dorchester and Charles Ardai. This one is written by Nicholas Kaufmann and, for my money anyway, is the third winner in a row....The action is unending, keeping one rapidly turning those pages to find out what comes next. Good stuff here. A neat little thriller and recommended." -- Randy Johnson's Not the Baseball Pitcher blog "This third story in the Gabriel Hunt series, written by Nicholas Kaufmann, moves along at a clipped pace. One exciting twist after another will put a smile on the reader's face." -- Fresh Fiction
"Following the light-hearted novels of Christopher Moore and Jeff Strand, humor has become an increasingly popular trend in horror fiction. Kaufmann's collection blends Strand and Moore's comedic horror with heady doses of the dark and twisted.....After the first twenty-five pages, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Jack Haringa Must Die is easily the most amusing read I've sat down with in ages. If ever I need a text to dissuade me from misplacing my semicolons, or ending a sentence with a preposition, this is it! An overall recommended book from this montage of Haringa's colleagues." -- FearZone.com "Delightfully macabre...Throughout the course of this chapbook Mr. Haringa experiences many a gruesome death, including death at the hands of zombies and slow torture by pontificating fanboy, not to mention the old Sweeny Todd treatment. Along the way, the reader gets to enjoy horror tales by such horror luminaries as Jack Ketchum, Brian Keene, Christopher Golden, and Lee Thomas." -- The Green Man Review "Whether you know Jack Haringa or not before reading these
grisly tales of woe, by the collection’s end you will have
either grown to love him or you will want to write your own version
of his untimely demise." -- Dark Scribe Magazine
"Kaufmann is in touch with a great tradition of adventure stories. He keeps the energy level high and delivers authentic thrills, all the while staying true to his very human characters." -- David Wellington, author of Monster Island and 13 Bullets "The plot of General Slocum's Gold is so smart and wildly original that it crackles, but the real joy of this story is its emotional heart, where one man's dreams are also his nightmares, and both are gaining fast." -- Sarah Langan, author of The Keeper and The Missing "General Slocum's Gold is an enthralling dark adventure yarn full of heart and adrenalin and magic. Kaufmann's prose has never been better! Lose yourself in this story." -- Brian Keene, author of Ghoul and The Conqueror Worms "A cool update of the old fashioned yarn/adventure story. Sackett is a jewel thief with magic hands (literally!) and leads the quickly paced plot with a tough-talkin' first person narrative that's a lot of fun. Some nice chills, thrills, and twists throughout, and a near pitch-perfect ending to boot. Good stuff. And for eight bucks, nice fictional bang." -- Paul Tremblay, author of Compositions for the Young and Old and editor of Fantasy Magazine "In the space of roughly thirty-five pages, Kaufmann manages to give us an intriguing pair of plots that converge in a way that is at once inevitable and completely surprising. There's no doubt, it's one of the major novellas of the year, and if you don't own it, you owe it to yourself to snag a copy asap." -- John Langan, author of Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters "General Slocum's Gold displays highly polished writing and acute storytelling....crisp, vivid, fresh and polished to a shiny gleam." -- Bev Vincent, author of The Road to the Dark Tower: Exploring Stephen King's Magnum Opus "An interesting story with well-built characters that isn't afraid to go where it should, rather than where you'd like. Without giving anything away, Sackett doesn't exactly get what he expects at the end, but he's fulfilled nonetheless and so are you--bravo, Kaufmann!...A smooth voice that was casual enough to call easy reading, but leaves you thinking about the words chosen and the real meaning of what he was saying. Color me hooked. May I have more now? [Five stars out of five]" -- Horror Web "A compelling, exciting adventure....Nicholas Kaufmann's prose is crisp and clean, and his characters live, breathe and bleed. What could have been a humdrum heist story in the hands of anyone else is turned on its ear and given a fresh perspective. Harkening back to the pulpy men's adventure stories of the 30's and 40's, General Slocum's Gold is a dark thrill ride that will keep you reading frantically until you reach its exciting climax." -- Horror World "Sensational....Nicholas Kaufmann is a brilliant story teller who is able to keep the reader on the edge of their seats while taking them through an exciting rollercoaster of a ride." -- Lipstik Indie "Like a racecar, once you’ve stripped away the roll cage and the safety harness, this story carries very little excess weight; there’s really nothing between you and the speeding asphalt. The author has deftly constructed a tale that is scary without being gory. Not that there’s anything intrinsically wrong with being gory, but so many stories attempt to substitute an avalanche of intestines for any real horror; General Slocum’s Gold is far better than that....Find a copy and read it. It’s good stuff." -- Tangent Online "A compelling, tense, and wonderfully detailed read. I was pleasantly surprised at how much of the characters shine through. It's not often that a reader can connect in so few pages....It's a great read!" -- The Literary Word "Kaufmann tells this tale with authority....Fans of fiction that blends crime and the supernatural (found in the works of such writers as Ed Gorman or Tom Piccirilli or venues such as Tales from the Crypt or ShockSuspense Stories) will find Sackett's story to be a delightful foray in that vein....[A] fun horror yarn. This reader certainly looks forward to more of Kaufmann's fiction as well as future releases from Burning Effigy Press." -- Horror Reader "Kaufmann has a sure hand for plotting and dialogue,
and his precise prose keeps the caper moving briskly to its horrific
conclusion...The author has tapped into a deep vein of pulp storytelling
for his tale." "Kaufmann draws you into his spell without gore,
without the big scares that other authors rely upon, but with a
steady growing dread that marks truly great horror. I strongly recommend
General Slocum's Gold...[He] pulls this off remarkably
well."
"Fast-moving and horrific." -- Ellen Datlow, The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 17 "Great, disturbing work. A rush -- real visceral, take-no-prisoners horror." -- Stewart O'Nan "What Ed Gorman would call a 'rip-snorter.' Very hip, fast, dark action...with that extra literate philosophical edge to make it that much more intriguing. Reminded me of Dennis Etchison." -- Tom Piccirilli "If you've never read this bright new talent before, I know you will experience the same sense of delight as I did. Enjoy Walk in Shadows...and marvel." -- P.D. Cacek "Strikingly readable and hugely entertaining tales. This outstanding collection reveals the depth and breadth of Kaufmann's storytelling talents. He displays equal finesse with everything from quiet chills to gut-wrenching splatterpunk. He's a man for all of horror's seasons and won't be underrated much longer." -- Garrett Peck, Flesh & Blood "One of the few collections from a new author that I’ve read in recent years in which every one of the stories is well worth reading...there isn’t a single poor selection in the entire book. If you are looking for a collection of shorts from an exciting new author, this volume is well worth hunting down." -- Joseph Nassise, Creature-Corner.com "[Kaufmann] shows a sure hand at horror, from the psychological profile ("Not That Kind of Story") to the kinetic escape (aptly titled "Go!"). All of the stories in Walk in Shadows are great reading. Aficionados of new voices in horror would do well to pick up a copy. It is filled with imagination and natural storytelling ability." -- Craig's Book Club "Rather than follow a trend or imitate another’s secret to success, Kaufmann delivers a book that is carved in his own image...My rating? I give it a 5 [out of 5]. In what can only be called stunning, Kaufmann’s debut collection is a must have!! It doesn’t matter what type of horror you prefer, Kaufmann has enough flavors for everyone." -- Horror Web Books... Short Stories... Non-Fiction...
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