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In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection, featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar, queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy readers, yet leave them wanting more.
“Miller’s sheer talent shines through in abundance . . . Boys, Beasts & Men is an outrageous journey which skillfully blends genres and will haunt you with its original, poetic voices as much as its victims, villains, and treasure trove of leading actors.”—Grimdark Magazine
Despite his ability to control the ambient digital cloud, a foster teen falls for a clever con-man. Luring bullies to a quarry, a boy takes clearly enumerated revenge through unnatural powers of suggestion. In the aftermath of a shapeshifting alien invasion, a survivor fears that he brought something out of the Arctic to infect the rest of the world. A rebellious group of queer artists create a new identity that transcends even the anonymity of death.
Sam J. Miller (Blackfish City, The Art of Starving) shows his savage wit, unrelenting candor, and lush imagery in this essential career retrospective collection, taking his place alongside legends of the short-fiction form such as Carmen Maria Machado, Carson McCullers, and Jeff VanderMeer.
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Experience the captivating world of Boys, Beasts & Men, the remarkable debut short-fiction collection by acclaimed author Sam J. Miller. Winner of the prestigious 2023 LOCUS AWARD for Best Collection, this mesmerizing anthology seamlessly weaves together tales of queer infatuation, heartbreak, and revenge. Miller's poetic voices and skillful genre-blending will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving for more.
Discover Miller's unparalleled talent that shines through every page of Boys, Beasts & Men. This outrageous journey will haunt your thoughts with its originality and its remarkable array of characters. Whether they are innocent, guilty, or not quite human, these captivating boys, beasts, and men command the power to captivate and destroy. Brace yourself for a reading experience like no other.
"Miller's sheer talent shines through in abundance... Boys, Beasts & Men is an outrageous journey which skillfully blends genres and will haunt you with its original, poetic voices as much as its victims, villains, and treasure trove of leading actors." ― Grimdark Magazine
Immerse yourself in the stories that defy boundaries in Boys, Beasts & Men. Follow the story of a foster teen who falls for a clever con-man, and witness the terrifying effects of his ability to control the digital cloud. Explore the chilling tale of a boy who takes revenge on bullies using his unnatural powers of suggestion. Experience the aftermath of a shapeshifting alien invasion that leaves a survivor fearing he brought something monstrous into the world.
Join a rebellious group of queer artists as they create a new identity that defies even the anonymity of death. This essential career retrospective collection showcases Miller's savage wit, unrelenting candor, and lush imagery, firmly establishing him alongside legendary short-fiction authors such as Carmen Maria Machado, Carson McCullers, and Jeff VanderMeer.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary masterpiece. Indulge in the captivating and haunting words of Sam J. Miller in Boys, Beasts & Men. Get your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey into the minds and hearts of unforgettable characters.
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