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JAMES ROY DALEY is a writer, editor, and musician. He studied film at the Toronto Film School, music at Humber College, and English at the University of Toronto. He is the author of Terror Town, Into Hell, 13 Drops of Blood, and The Dead Parade. In 2009 he founded Books of the Dead Press, where he enjoyed immediate success working with many of the biggest names in horror. He edited anthologies such as Zombie Kong - Anthology, Best New Vampire Tales, Classic Vampire Tales, and Best New Zombie Tales.

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10 Minutes From Home: Episodes 5-8    by Bill Howard
Price: $2.99 USD. 39780 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on March 22, 2013. .

When a viral outbreak hits Toronto, Denny Collins and his best friend Thom Washington find themselves trapped over 100 km from Denny’s home in a town called Pontypool, where his wife and daughter remain. As the streets begin to teem with violence, they must first find safety, then find a way out of the now deadly metropolis.
The Hanging Tree    by James Roy Daley
Price: Free! 4450 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on March 22, 2013. .

In the old west punishment comes swiftly. Especially when the crime is murder. Mort Clancy - a pathetic drunk - had one to many drinks at the local watering hole and he did something stupid: he shot the sheriff. Now there's a new law in town, and Mort's on his way to the hanging tree. But the hanging tree has a terrible reputation, and what dies on the tree doesn't always stay dead.
Mary Shelley & the Summer of 1816    by James Roy Daley
Price: Free! 5700 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on March 22, 2013. .

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Mary Shelley is having problems in her personal life. She decides to leave her husband Percy, along with John Keats and Lord Byron, and venture away from the safety of her castle. She heads into a storm searching for inspiration, and finds more than that. A monstrous man challenges her thinking and offers her a glimpse of what she desires most. But will she survive long enough to tell the tale?
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 8    by Bill Howard
Price: $0.99 USD. 11010 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on March 20, 2013. .

After making a horrifying discovery, Denny faces an uncertain future. With the military closing in and infected swarming the countryside, Denny reaches the end of one journey and the possibility of the beginning of another, if he survives at all.
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 5    by Bill Howard
Price: $0.99 USD. 9320 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on March 15, 2013. .

After securing the survivors from the Bramford Apartments, Denny heads off on his own to make up some time on his journey home. After meeting up with a new acquaintance the travelers come across a unique place that sheds more light on the extent of the infection.
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 7    by Bill Howard
Price: $0.99 USD. 10380 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on March 15, 2013. .

The journey gets bloodier as the group runs into hordes of the infected in a suburban neighborhood. Thom must make some drastic decisions when the survivors encounter a military camp. But does the camp provide safety, or just another hurdle delaying Denny’s expedition home?
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 6    by Bill Howard
Price: $0.99 USD. 10430 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on March 7, 2013. .

After escaping the horrors of the zoo and reuniting with Thom and Clive, the newly formed group continues their journey. A family with a very unique situation is encountered and Thom faces a reality that may test his sanity even further.
10 Minutes From Home: Episodes 1-4    by Bill Howard
Price: $2.99 USD. 40850 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on February 26, 2013. .

When a viral outbreak hits Toronto, Denny Collins and his best friend Thom Washington find themselves trapped over 100 km from Denny’s home in a town called Pontypool, where his wife and daughter remain. As the streets begin to teem with violence, they must first find safety, then find a way out of the now deadly metropolis.
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 4    by Bill Howard
Price: Free! 10150 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on February 20, 2013. .

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Seeing the imminent danger at the Bramford Apartments, Denny, Thom and Isabel return to the infested building to warn their newfound friends. But will they find a way to get everyone out of the high rise, which is teeming with legions of the infected?
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 3    by Bill Howard
Price: Free! 11420 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on February 13, 2013. .

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In the relative safety of a mall, Denny, Thom and Isabel take advantage of the situation and stock up on supplies. They meet John, a security guard, who tells them that there may be an even greater danger from the local uninfected visitors.
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 2    by Bill Howard
Price: Free! 9430 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on February 6, 2013. .

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Denny, Thom and Isabel have escaped the madness of the streets and found a way out of the city. A long trek through the sewers takes them away from the dangers of Toronto, but as they get onto rural roads, a quiet country house may not only hold supplies and shelter, but may hold some answers.
10 Minutes From Home: Episode 1    by Bill Howard
Price: Free! 11180 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on January 29, 2013. .

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When a viral outbreak hits Toronto, Denny Collins and his best friend Thom Washington find themselves trapped over 100 km from Denny’s home in a town called Pontypool, where his wife and daughter remain. As the streets teem with violence they must find safety, before finding a way out of the now deadly metropolis.
Paradise Denied    by John L. French
Price: $2.99 USD. 79800 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on October 17, 2012. .

Books of the Dead Press is proud to present: Paradise Denied John L. French - a crime scene investigator for the Baltimore Police Crime Lab - has seen more than his share of murders, shootings and serious assaults. As a break from the realities of his job, he writes science fiction, pulp, horror, fantasy, and, of course, crime fiction. And he does it perfectly. Because he knows. He knows…
Best New Zombie Tales Trilogy (Vol. 1, 2 & 3)    by James Roy Daley
Price: $7.77 USD. 287610 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on August 23, 2012. .

Want the Greatest Zombie Stories Ever Written? BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES TRILOGY (Vol. 1, 2 & 3) - Three great books - One low price! - Includes Amazing Fiction by: WHC Grand Master Award Winner, Ray Garton - New York Times Best Seller, Jonathan Maberry - New York Times Bestselling Author, Tim Lebbon - Bram Stoker Award Winner, Kim Paffenroth - and more!
The Howling Trilogy    by Gary Brandner
Price: $7.77 USD. 198240 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on August 6, 2012. .

“If you haven’t read Gary Brandner, you’re missing a treat.” ~ STEPHEN KING Three great books... one low price! The Howling - The Howling II - The Howling III
Berserk    by Tim Lebbon
Price: $2.99 USD. 87040 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on July 10, 2012. .

From New York Times Bestselling author Tim Lebbon comes BERSERK! On a dark night, in a deserted field, Tom unearths the mass grave where he hopes - and fears - that he will find his son's remains. He finds madness: corpses in chains and dead bodies that move, grasp and clutch. And one little girl, dead and rotting, who promises to help Tom find what he's looking for...
Zombie Kong - Anthology    by James Roy Daley
Price: $2.99 USD. 68750 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on July 10, 2012. .

Zombies are bad, but ZOMBIE KONG is worse. Way worse. Big. Bad. Heavy. Hungry. From James Roy Daley, the man that brought you the highly successful BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES series, comes the most original zombie anthology of all time. In the jungles, in the arctic, in the cities, in the towns -- Zombie Kong rules them all. All other zombies must bow to their god... ZOMBIE KONG!
Zombie Kong - Novella    by James Roy Daley
Price: Free! 16240 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on July 10, 2012. .

While a 50-foot tall zombie gorilla smashes the hell out of a small town, Candice Wanglund drags her son Jake through the hazardous streets in an attempt to get away from the man that is determined to kill them. She wishes her husband Dale was by her side; he would know what to do. The good news––Dale’s alive. Problem is, he was eaten by Kong.
Best New Werewolf Tales (Vol. 1)    by Carolina Smart
Price: $0.99 USD. 116850 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on July 10, 2012. .

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Want the Greatest Werewolf Stories Ever Written? From the people that brought you the Best New Zombie Tales, and the Best New Vampire Tales comes... BEST NEW WEREWOLF TALES (Vol. 1) Includes Jonathan Maberry, John Everson, James Roy Daley, Michael Laimo, James Newman, and more!
Badass Zombie Road Trip    by Tonia Brown
Price: $0.99 USD. 112360 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on June 30, 2012. .

Jonah has seven days to find his best friend’s soul, or lose his own, dragging a zombie across the country with a stripper who has an agenda of her own, while being pursued for a crime he didn’t commit... ...and dealing with Satan. * * * 2,000 miles. Seven days. Two souls. One zombie. Satan.
Little Deaths    by John F.D. Taff
Price: $2.99 USD. 82530 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on May 24, 2012. .

You think you’ve got bad dreams? Consider John F.D. Taff’s nightmares. Named #1 Horror Collection of 2012 by Horror Talk: “A treat for fans of horror. Taff’s prose is tight but malleable, changing its nature to adapt to every story." Named top 5 books of 2012 by AndyErupts: "The tales contained therein are unique and don’t rely on horror archetypes."
Pain Cages    by Paul Kane
Price: $2.99 USD. 84850 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on August 13, 2011. .

Paul Kane’s writing has style and elegance; a first rate storyteller. - Clive Barker. I can see a little through my right eye; there isn’t a lot of light, but I see metal bars in front of me. A glimpse of the cages on either side: a man, no more than forty, cowering in the corner. A woman is transfixed by something right in front of her. I follow her gaze, and wish I hadn’t…
The Howling III    by Gary Brandner
Price: $3.49 USD. 88290 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on August 12, 2011. .

If you haven’t read Gary Brandner, you’re missing a treat. ~ Stephen King. They are man. And they are beast. Once again they stalk the night, eyes aflame, teeth flashing in vengeance. Malcolm is the young one. He must choose between the familiar way of the human and the seductive howling of the wolf. Those who share his blood want to make him one of them. Those who fear him want him dead.
The Howling II    by Gary Brandner
Price: $3.49 USD. 77430 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on August 12, 2011. .

If you haven’t read Gary Brandner you’re missing a treat. ~ Stephen King. For Karyn it was the howling. The howling that had heralded the nightmare in Drago, the nightmare that had joined her husband Roy to the she-wolf Marcia and should have ended forever with the fire. But it hadn’t. Roy and Marcia were still alive, and deadly, And thirsty for the most horrifying vengeance imaginable…
The Howling    by Gary Brandner
Price: $3.49 USD. 80250 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on August 12, 2011. .

If you haven’t read Gary Brandner, you’re missing a treat. ~ Stephen King. Karyn and her husband Roy had come to the peaceful California village of Drago to escape the savagery of the city. On the surface Drago appeared to be like most small rural towns. But it was not. The village had a most unsavory history. Unexplained disappearances, sudden deaths. People just vanished, never to be found.
Best New Zombie Tales (vol. 3)    by James Roy Daley
Price: $2.99 USD. 89360 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on May 19, 2011. .

Want the Greatest Zombie Stories Ever Written? BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES (Vol. 3) Includes amazing stories by: Paul Kane, Nate Southard, Jeremy C. Shipp, Simon Wood, JG Faherty, Tim Lebbon, John L. French, Simon McCaffery, Joe McKinney, John Claude Smith, Michael Stone, Nancy Kilpatrick, Tonia Brown, and more. Edited by James Roy Daley.
The Dead Parade    by James Roy Daley
Price: $0.99 USD. 76470 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on May 10, 2011. .

From the author of Terror Town, Into Hell, and 13 Drops of Blood, comes James Roy Daley’s debut novel ~ The Dead Parade ~ A whirlwind of blood and violence, taking the reader down an insane path of carnage. It offers no sympathy. It takes no prisoners. It obliterates anything that might translate into hope... Extended Version.
Into Hell    by James Roy Daley
Price: $2.99 USD. 84590 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on April 2, 2011. .

Welcome to King’s Diner, the gateway to eternal suffering. Carrie enters the restaurant while Stephenie has her hands full at the gas pump. But the pump isn’t working, and the attendant is nowhere to be found. So she steps inside the restaurant... ...and discovers a slaughterhouse. The customers are dead. The staff are dead too. Worse still... Carrie is gone.
Anything Can Be Dangerous    by Matt Hults
Price: Free! 64160 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on February 12, 2011. .

Anything Can be Dangerous contains four amazing stories, plus a preview to the highly praised novel Husk. The stories include: Anything can be Dangerous ~ the simple things in life can kill. Through the Valley of Death ~ a dark vampire story that will make you remember fear. The Finger ~ zombie literature has never been so extraordinary. Feeding Frenzy ~ lunchtime in a place called hell.
Best New Vampire Tales (Vol.1)    by James Roy Daley
Price: $2.99 USD. 92290 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on January 25, 2011. .

Includes amazing fiction by: Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Michael Laimo,Bram Stoker Award Winner, David Niall Wilson, Authorlink New Author Award Winner, Tim Waggoner Bram Stoker Award Winner, John Everson, International Horror Guild Nominee, Don Webb British Fantasy Award, Science Fiction Award Nominee, Jay Caselberg, Speculative Literature Foundation award nominee, Colleen Anderson and more...
Husk    by Matt Hults
Price: $2.99 USD. 106780 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on January 14, 2011. .

“Matt Hults delivers a crackling, creepy tale. A fast-paced read with a generous body count, ‘Husk’ will make your skin crawl.” —Scott Nicholson, Bestselling author of They Hunger ----- “Suspenseful and gruesome, with just the right leavening of hopefulness and nod-wink humor.” —Dr. Kim Paffenroth, Bram Stoker Award Winner for Dying to Live.
Terror Town    by James Roy Daley
Price: $2.99 USD. 121600 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on December 21, 2010. .

Killer on the warpath. Monsters on the street. Vampires in the night. Zombies on the hunt. Welcome to Terror Town, the place where no one is safe. Nothing is sacred. All will die. All will suffer. From the mind of James Roy Daley, author of The Dead Parade, comes one of the most brutally violent horror stories ever written.
13 Drops of Blood    by James Roy Daley
Price: $1.49 USD. 51150 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on October 31, 2010. .

From the author of THE DEAD PARADE comes 13 tales of horror, suspense, and imagination. Enter the gore-soaked exhibit, the train of terror, the graveyard of the haunted. Meet the scientist of the monsters, the woman with the thing living inside her, the living dead... James Roy Daley unleashes quality horror stories with a flair for the hardcore. Not for the squeamish.
Classic Vampire Tales (Vol.1)    by James Roy Daley
Price: $0.99 USD. 83410 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on October 19, 2010. .

Classic Vampire fiction at its very finest! Includes amazing stories by: J. Sheridan Lefanu, M. R. James, F. Marion Crawford, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, James Robinson Planche, Johann Ludwig Tieck, Bram Stoker, E. F. Benson, and Algernon Blackwood!
Best New Zombie Tales (vol. 2)    by James Roy Daley
Price: $2.99 USD. 97800 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on September 16, 2010. .

Want the Greatest Zombie Stories Ever Written? BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES (Vol. 2) Includes Amazing Fiction by: Bram Stoker Award Winner, David Niall Wilson, British Fantasy Award Nominee, Rio Youers, Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Nate Kenyon, Multiple Award Winning Author, Cody Goodfellow, Bram Stoker Nominee, Mort Castle Bram Stoker Award Winner, John Everson, and more...
Best New Zombie Tales (vol. 1)    by James Roy Daley
Price: $2.99 USD. 123000 words. Published by Books of the Dead Press  on April 23, 2010. .

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Want the Greatest Zombie Stories Ever Written? BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES Vol. 1 Includes Amazing Fiction by Ray Garton, Matt Hults, Jessica Brown, Kealan Patrick Burke, Jeff Strand, Robert Swartwood, Gary McMahon, Harry Shannon, Gord Rollo, Brian Knight, Simon McCaffery, John Grover, John L French, Kim Paffenroth, Charles Black, Jonathan Maberry, Steve Wedel, Bev Vincent and more...


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