Location: United States
Member Since: Sep. 18, 2010
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Richard McManus


Biography

Richard McManus is the author of several works of fiction including "The Chip Head Apocalypse", an end of the world novel and the short story "Walking".

"The Last of the Real Humans", second in the end of the world series, is slated to be released in August 2012.

Two other novels: The Savage Shamrock, a boxing noir story and "The Town I Live In", are scheduled to be released in late 2012.

Books

Lucky Day    by Richard McManus
Price: Free! 890 words. Published on March 11, 2012. Fiction.
(3.00 from 1 review)
A couple wins the lottery on their wedding day. A brief tale of disjointed love. A short short story.
The Chip-Head Apocalypse    by Richard McManus
Price: Free! 45680 words. Published on March 27, 2011. Fiction.
Follow a ragtag band of misfits in this fast-paced, action packed novel as they weave their way through a city at the point of complete breakdown. Blade Runner meets Night of the Living Dead as McManus puts a twist on classic zombie lore and paints a disturbing picture of a near-future dystopia where the streets of Hollywood are a battleground and the last of the real humans are the odd men out.
Jenny's Number    by Richard McManus
Price: Free! 2240 words. Published on October 20, 2010. Fiction.
Mike is hanging out at a bar with friends one night when he runs into an old flame. A tragic short love story, set to a jukebox soundtrack.
Rain Delay    by Richard McManus
Price: Free! 1170 words. Published on October 2, 2010. Fiction.
The new kid in town gets a big league welcome. A short story.
Walking    by Richard McManus
Price: $0.99 USD. 5070 words. Published on September 28, 2010. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
A short story of teenage love that will break your heart, with a twist at the end that will put it back together. It's a story about Algebra class, waiting for the bus and walking home from school with your best friend. Loosely inspired by the songs "Unloveable" and "Back To The Old House" by The Smiths.

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