Brian keene is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. Jul 04, 2011 with that said, there is a book that often gets overlooked when discussing keenes contributions to all things undead. Over the last few months, i have become quite a fan of brian keenes work. It is a return to the traditional romero style zombies. Order of brian keene books brian keene is an american author of horror, dark fantasy, crime and thriller novels, graphic novels and comic books. They are filled instead with the living dead, rotting predators driven only. Dead sea is a horror novel featuring zombies by brian keene, first published in 2007. Nov 06, 2018 brian keene reveals the secret origins behind the novels dead sea, kill whitey, and terminal. They are filled with zombies the living dead, rotting predators driven only by a need to kill and eat. His 2003 novel, the rising, is often credited along with robert kirkmans the walking dead comic and danny boyles 28 days later film with inspiring pop cultures current interest in zombies. Dead sea by brian keene 4 editions first published in 2007 download daisy.
I liked keene but his newer books just dont hit that spot for me anymore. Dead sea by brian keene 2007, paperback for sale online ebay. Review of dead sea 2007 by brian keene jordan bassior. Deciding to ignore the ending of his last and take it to a new direction, dead sea is a captivating experience not suitable for the faint of heart. Ghost walk lehorns hollow by brian keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The author has quite a talent for taking a hopeless situation and twisting the waking nightmare into something much worse than hopeless. City of the dead by keene, brian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is the reason i became a fan of keene in the first place. May 21, 2011 dead sea by horror author brian keene has always been one of my alltime favorite zombie novels. Dead sea has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In 2003, brian keenes the rising revived horror literatures dormant obsession with zombies. The end of the world began in new york city, when people were attacked by swarms of undead rats. Aug 31, 2007 dead sea by horror author brian keene has always been one of my alltime favorite zombie novels. In 2003, brian keenes the rising revived horror literatures dormant obsession with.
It has a stephen king vibe because of the kid characters. Dead sea book by brian keene 2 available editions half. Others have fled, frantically searching for a place to escape, even briefly, the slaughter around them. A gathering of crows is good if you like brian keene s mythology. Eb ebook gn graphic novel thc trade hardcover ab audiobook. See all books authored by brian keene, including the rising, and dark hollow, and more on. Now with his fifth novel from leisure books, dead sea, brian keene has returned to the monster that made him famous. It has an interesting plot, and follows a group of survivors as they live on the sea in order to escape the land that is filled with the dead. Brian keene the streets of the city are no longer safe they are filled with zombies the living dead, rotting predators driven only by a need to kill and eat for lamar reed and a handful of others, their safe haven is an old ship out at sea but it will soon become a deathtrap, and they ll learn that isolation can also mean no escape brian keene s dead. Some of the living have struggled to survive, but with each passing day their odds grow worse. In the rising and city of the dead, the zombies carried rifles, were intelligent, and drove cars.
In dead sea, they are the more traditional shambling, emptyeyed, mindless variety. Mar 31, 2017 author of dead sea, the rising, fear of gravity. First off, dead sea is not part of the same universe as the seminal the rising. After reading everything by richard laymon and bentley little, i stumbled upon this author and dead sea was the book i chose. Brian keene is the author of over twentyfive books, including castaways, ghost walk, dark hollow, kill whitey, unhappy endings, dead sea, and many more. Jan 01, 2007 brian keenes dead sea is a little different from his earlier zombie stories. Brian keene the streets of the city are no longer safe they are filled with zombies the living dead, rotting predators driven only by a need to kill and eat for lamar reed and a handful of others, their safe haven is an old ship out at sea but it will soon become a deathtrap, and they ll learn that isolation can also mean no escape brian keene s dead sea might. Matt molgaard brian keene is a name thats been thrown at me on numerous occasions, and after delaying the acquisition of his works for far too long, i did a little spending in order to draw my own personal conclusions as to keene s relevance in todays world of horror fiction.
Brian keene became a household name in the horror genre with the publication of the rising in 2003 and city of the dead in 2005. Brian keene is an american author of horror, dark fantasy, crime and thriller novels, graphic novels and comic books. The author has quite a talent for taking a hopeless situation and twisting the waking nightmare into. The article will assume youve read the book, and you should expect massive spoilers.
In 2007, brian keene s dead sea knocked that obsession on its ass. Dead sea, kill whitey, and terminal the horror show with brian keene ep 32 duration. His novel the rising is credited with helping to inspire pop cultures fascination with zombies, alongside robert kirkmans walking dead series and the film 28 days later. This is an honor he shares with robert kirkman who wrote the walking dead, as they both created comic books on the subject too. This is an excellent zombie apocalypse book, and i heartily. His novel the rising is credited with helping to inspire pop cultures fascination with zombies, alongside robert kirkman s. In 2003, brian keene s the rising revived horror literatures dormant obsession with zombies.
As in his previous zombie books, keene describes a bunch of people fighting off zombies. Complete chronological list of everything brian keene has written if a work is in print, you can click the title to purchase construction update. Jul 31, 2007 buy the paperback book dead sea by brian keene at indigo. Dead sea by horror author brian keene has always been one of my alltime favorite zombie novels. Author brian keenes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. The rising and city of the dead are the standard to which all other zombie tales should be held to. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Some of the living still struggle to survive, but with each passing day, their odds grow worse. Barbour entombed is a novella by horror mastermind brian keene. That being said, keene has made quite a name for himself in the literary world as one of the best writers of the zombie subgenre out there.
They are filled instead with the living dead, rotting predators driven only by a need to kill and eat. Dark hollow is alright, not my favorite though kinky satyrs arent really that scary to me, lol. Brian keene reveals the secret origins behind the novels dead sea, kill whitey, and terminal. Matt molgaard brian keene is a name thats been thrown at me on numerous occasions, and after delaying the acquisition of his works for far too long, i did a little spending in order to draw my own personal conclusions as to keenes relevance in todays world of horror fiction. If you want a fun action packed book then try this little guy on for size. In 2003, brian keenes the rising revived horror literatures dormant obsession. Babys first book of seriously fuckedup shit by robert devereaux.
Keene is a very rare talent and he certainly deserves every last word of praise that he has received for. Buy the paperback book dead sea by brian keene at indigo. In 2007, brian keenes dead sea knocked that obsession on its ass. When 11yearold danny skips school to go hunting for crabs near thehaverstraw marina, he finds a dead body instead and stumbles across one ofthe da. Dead sea on his podcast, the horror show with brian keene, keene has mentioned more than once his friendship with george romero. Brian keene born september 22, 1967 is an american author and podcaster, primarily known for his work in horror, dark fantasy, crime fiction, and comic books. Bringing out his first novel in 2003 with the rising, brian keene is credited with bringing in the latest popcultural fascination with zombie folklore. The story line is fastpaced as the men go sexually berserk and the women vanish all the work of a supernatural creature summoned from beyond. Dead sea by brian keene 2007, paperback for sale online. Here we get classic romeroinfluenced zombies instead of the malicious possessed corpses of. This book is the reason i became a fan of keene in the first.
It is set in the same world as dead sea and the short story, couch potato. Feb 01, 2020 dead sea by brian keene a delightful and surprising zombie novel. His other novels include dead sea, ghoul, city of the dead, terminal, the. After a stellar job with the rising and the city of the dead, brian keenes newest zombie book falls a little short. Reviewed by johnny butane written by brian keene published by leisure books if you were to take all the scenarios in which the dead have come back to. Dead sea, kill whitey, and terminal the horror show with. Dead sea by brian keene a delightful and surprising zombie novel. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the 2016 imadjinn award for best fantasy novel, the 2015 imaginarium film f. A gathering of crows is good if you like brian keenes mythology. Here we get classic romeroinfluenced zombies instead of the malicious possessed corpses of keenes previous zombie works. Listings for novels, novellas, short story collections, short stories, graphic novels, comic books, and omnibuses are now complete.
All content on this website brian keene unless otherwise noted. The end of the world began in new york city, when people were attacked by swarms of. He also hosts the popular podcast the horror show with brian keene. Author of dead sea, the rising, fear of gravity, terminal, ghost walk, city of the dead. Official youtube channel for bestselling horror novelist and podcaster brian keene. Tor nightfire the horror show with brian keene ep 257 read more. In addition to his own original work, keene has written for media properties such as doctor who, hellboy, alien, masters of the universe, and the xfiles. The characters in the book say that the zombies are caused by a virus, and from their perspective that is. If you liked the rising and city of the dead, definitely read dead sea. They are filled with zombies the living dead, rotting predators driven by a need to kill. Brian keene as zombies, driven by the need to kill and feed off human flesh, terrorize the streets, a small group of survivors finds a safe haven in an old coast guard ship out at sea where their isolation soon. Dead sea by brian keene a delightful and surprising. He has won the 2014 world horror grandmaster award and two bram stoker awards. In 2007, brian keenes dead sea knocked that obsession on its ass the city streets are no longer safe.
A story he particularly enjoys telling is one about how, upon hearing that keenes. Dead sea is not connected to the rising or city of the dead though a character from those books is mentioned if your paying attention. Brian keene is the undisputed king of the modern zombie novel. Keene is a bestselling novelist and comic book writer. Although the ending is abrupt, brian keene continues to showcase the width of his talent see dead sea as he provides an entertaining thriller. The characters in the book say that the zombies are caused by a virus, and from their perspective that is probably the most likely explanation. In dead sea, keene gives us another hero not cut from the usual cloth. The fact that he is gay and black are treated as facts of his existence and are not present to browbeat the nonprogressive segement of the audience. I have read several of keenes books, including his two previous zombie stories the rising and city of the dead, and enjoyed them all.