Synopses & Reviews
1. Urban Fantasy is a hot category, and this one has lots of undead action plus a generous dose of humor and will appeal to readers of Mercedes Lackey, Terry Pratchett, and Piers Anthony.
2. New cover design for the mass market edition.
3. The previous novel in this series, Dead on My Feet, has an 80% sell through from 09/05 to date in mass market.
4. One Foot in the Grave, to which Habeas Corpses is a sequel, was strongly praised by the British Fantasy Association Newsletter ("One of the best novels in years... you've got to read this, it's a hoot!") and Dragon ("Simmons rarely let the pace drop below a brisk gallop.")
5. Advertising in Locus and more
What do you get when you mix a squid-headed Ancient One, a mystical force-five hurricane, Rasputin’s privates, the city of New Orleans, and an undead Captain Nemo? Christopher Cséjthe, the reluctant hero stuck halfway between being undead and alive, is back, and is going to find out, whether he wants to or not.
But now he’s in for an underwater Mardi Gras of epic proportions complete with an army of drowned vampire zombies. Not to mention a Lovecraftian take on Gidget and The Creature From The Black Lagoon. Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep, and Christopher may be about to join them. . . .
Synopsis
What do you get when you mix a squid-headed Ancient One, a mystical force-five hurricane, Rasputins privates, the city of New Orleans, and an undead Captain Nemo? Christopher Cséjthe, the reluctant hero stuck halfway between being undead and alive, is back, and is going to find out, whether he wants to or not.
But now hes in for an underwater Mardi Gras of epic proportions complete with an army of drowned vampire zombies. Not to mention a Lovecraftian take on Gidget and The Creature From The Black Lagoon. Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep, and Christopher may be about to join them. . . .
Synopsis
What happens when a squid-headed Ancient One is combined with a mystical force-five hurricane, Rasputin's privates, and an undead Captain Nemo? Christopher Csjthe, the reluctant hero stuck halfway between being undead and alive, is going to find out.
About the Author
Wm. Mark Simmons is the author of seven novels and one novella. His first book,
In The Net of Dreams, was a finalist for the Compton Crook Award and made the
Locus "Best" list in 1991. For Baen, he inaugurated a new fantasy series, which began with
One Foot in the Grave, followed by
Dead on My Feet,
Habeas Corpses, and now
Dead Easy. Simmons has worked as a teacher, actor, director, musician, and entertainer, hosting his own shows on both television and radio while winning awards as a journalist and copywriter. As a professional broadcaster, he has held management positions in both the public and private sectors and currently serves as the Classical Music Director and morning host for the Radio Kansas Network.