Confederacy of the Dead

by Edward E. Kramer, Richard Gilliam, Algis Budrys, et al.

Book Overview

Twenty-five original Civil War stories include tales of horror and dark fantasy by such writers as Richard Gilliam, Martin H. Greenberg, William S. Burroughs, S. P. Somtow, Anne McCaffrey, and Brad... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451452496
• ISBN13: 9780451452498
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Roc
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Zombies in the Civil War? Incredible combination !!

Being a Civil War buff and zombie lover, I couldn't ask for any better combination. It was one of those books that was literally hard to tear myself away from. It's been awhile since I read it, but from what I recall there wasn't a bad story in the book. Holds your interest from beginning to end. One of those few books that I can honestly say I have every intention of going back and reading again.

Blue and Gray Stuff Dreams are Made of

This collection of horror stories inspired by the War Between the States has found the triple point between surrealism, history, and macabre insanity. Many of the authors, all of whom are well-known in this as well as other genres, have found new ground to tread in this well-edited compilation of "Civil" War-inspired horror fiction. From the tragic unwelcome homecoming of a maimed soldier in "The Sunday Go-To-Meeting Jaw" to the grim folly of "Terrible Swift Saw", there is enough plausible reality to anchor the supernatural twists of "Foragers" and "Darker Angels". "The Master's Time" is a very fresh piece by two newer writers with a stunning ending. One could find her or himself whistling "Dixie" to ease the tension if reading this in solitude. Once these unsettling 25 short stories find their way into your mind, your dreams will no longer be the same...