Boys, Beasts & Men

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By Sam J. Miller

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Boys, Beasts & Men by Sam J. Miller is a captivating collection weaving together stories of identity, transformation, and survival. This book journeys through diverse landscapes where fantastical elements intertwine with the struggles of marginalised individuals confronting personal and societal beasts. Each tale brims with emotional depth and humanity, creating a profound exploration of the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy engaging with imaginative and diverse Sci-Fi & Fantasy stories that explore complex themes of identity, power, and transformation. The collection offers a mix of heartfelt emotions and thought-provoking ideas, making it perfect for those who appreciate stories with depth and a unique twist.

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In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller's devastating debut short-fiction collection, featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar, queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller's gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy readers, yet leave them wanting more.

Despite his ability to control the ambient digital cloud, a foster teen falls for a clever con-man. Luring bullies to a quarry, a boy takes clearly enumerated revenge through unnatural powers of suggestion. In the aftermath of a shapeshifting alien invasion, a survivor fears that he brought something out of the Arctic to infect the rest of the world. A rebellious group of queer artists create a new identity that transcends even the anonymity of death.

Sam J. Miller, Blackfish City, The Art of Starving, shows his savage wit, unrelenting candour, and lush imagery in this essential career retrospective collection, taking his place alongside legends of the short-fiction form such as Carmen Maria Machado, Carson McCullers, and Jeff VanderMeer.

'Highly recommended for any reader interested in speculative fiction that concerns itself with queer themes, particularly messy or emotional ones.' - Booklist

'Miller's sheer talent shines through in abundance... Boys, Beasts & Men is an outrageous journey which skillfully blends genres and will haunt you with its original, poetic voices as much as its victims, villains, and treasure trove of leading actors.' - Grimdark Magazine

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Boys, Beasts & Men by Sam J. Miller is highly acclaimed, with praise for its imaginative and emotionally charged exploration of LGBTQ+ themes. The collection features a range of speculative and fantastical stories that delve into queer identities and relationships, often mixing elements of horror and science fiction. Critics have highlighted the collection's depth and diversity, noting its ability to intertwine poignant human experiences with the extraordinary, offering both thought-provoking and entertaining narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781616963729

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Tachyon Publications

Contributors:

Introduction by Amal El-Mohtar

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 330

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Fiction General Fiction Sam J. Miller Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Sam J. Miller is the Nebula-Award-winning author whose debut, The Art of Starving, which was an NPR Best of the Year; his second novel, Blackfish City, was a Best Book of the Year for Vulture, The Washington Post, Barnes & Noble, and more, as well as a 'Must Read' in Entertainment Weekly and O: The Oprah Winfrey Magazine. A recipient of the Shirley Jackson Award and a graduate of the Clarion Writers' Workshop, Miller's work has been nominated for the World Fantasy, Theodore Sturgeon, John W. Campbell, and Locus Awards, and reprinted in dozens of anthologies. The last in a long line of butchers, he lives in New York City and at samjmiller.com.