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About the Author

Também inclui: Geoff Brown (4)

Obras de G.N. Braun

SNAFU: Survival of the Fittest (2015) — Editor — 9 cópias
SNAFU: Unnatural Selection (2016) — Editor — 6 cópias
SNAFU: Hunters (2016) — Editor — 6 cópias
Snafu: Black Ops (2016) — Editor — 4 cópias
SNAFU: BLACK OPS 3 cópias
SNAFU: Medivac (2020) — Editor — 3 cópias
SNAFU: Future Warfare (2016) — Editor — 3 cópias
SNAFU: Holy War (2021) — Editor — 2 cópias
SNAFU: Heroes 1 exemplar(es)
SNAFU: Medivac 1 exemplar(es)
Snafu: Dead or Alive (2022) 1 exemplar(es)

Associated Works

Cthulhu Deep Down Under Volume 2 (2018) — Contribuinte — 8 cópias
Grimdark Magazine #6 (2016) — Contribuinte — 5 cópias
Cthulhu: Deep Down Under (2015) — Contribuinte — 2 cópias

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Conhecimento Comum

Sexo
male
Nacionalidade
Australia
Locais de residência
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Review copy

Editors Amanda J. Spedding and Geoff Brown have once again gathered some of the best and brightest writers to be a part of their highly successful SNAFU military horror anthology series.

Somewhere along the way I've lost count on the exact number of books in this collection, but it's getting to the point where it could occupy it's own shelf on your bookcase and every one of them has been as good as the first. SNAFU: Black Ops is no exception. Get ready for thirteen tales of military horror filled with monsters and mayhem.

Back to Black - Jonathan Maberry & Bryan Thomas Schmidt - A Joe Ledger/Sam Imura Rot & Ruin novella. Definitely a power-packed way to kick off the anthology. In the absence of official orders. Top and Bunny had assigned themselves a mission. The rules were simple. Keep moving. Save whom you could save. Kill as many zombies as was practical. Rinse. Repeat.

The Waking Dragon - R.P.L. Johnson - I loved the ideas the author put forth in this short story. VR Torture and AI Warfare. Can it really be that far off? The advantage of virtual reality torture was after it was done you were still relatively intact. The agony was real, but temporary.

The Clash of Cymbals - Richard Lee Byers - This story features Crusaders battling the Moors, curses, and more.

Black Tide -James A. Moore & Charles Rutledge - Another familiar hero in the personage of Jonathan Crowley and a well-told story that adds a bit of Lovecraft to the military horror. As a kid, one of Brent's favorite movies had been The Creature From the Black Lagoon. This thing looked like the titular creature's bigger, meaner sibling.

Raven's First Flight - Alan Baxter - An adventure featuring the Dark Squad which has caught the attention of Armour. Armour exists to take care of magical, unnatural, supernatural, etcetera threats to the non-magical, unsuspecting masses.

Sons of Apophis - Christine Morgan - An entertaining tale set in the world of Egyptian mythology
The author tells a story of the creation of night and day I had never heard before. Fascinating.

Seal Team Blue - John O'Brien - A New World novella. A virus, a world-wide pandemic, a rushed to production vaccine, and a cure that was worse than the virus. Fast-paced and action-packed. One of the better stories in the collection.

A Debt Repaid - Tim Marquitz and J.M. Martin - A Tales of the Prodigy story from two of my favorite writers. A mission to rescue the woman taken by Bal Surathanan, the slaver. Gryl will let nothing get in the way of his freeing Jacquial.

Ground Zero - Kirsten Cross - Hands down, my favorite story in the anthology. Excellently written story about battling Taints (vampires) in the London underground. One of the most savage and evil monsters ever to walk the face of the earth was currently standing casually on a London underground platform as if it were the most natural thing in the world, dressed in normal clothes, and looking every inch like a bog-standard commuter. A hidden horror, right there in plain sight.

Deepest, Darkest -Hank Schwaeble - More fun with monsters in the form of a Jake Hatcher short. Jake is forced on a bogus mission under false pretenses. A layered tale and a lot of fun.

Raid on Wewelsberg - Seth Skorkowsky - A fast-paced story from Skorkowsky's Valducan series set back in WWII fighting Nazi abominations.

God-Killers In Our Midst - James Lovegrove & N.X. Sharps - A tale which answers the question, "Is it possible to kill a god?"

Extinction Lost - Nicholas Sansbury Smith - As a Marine All it takes is all you've got. Smith has his characters fighting Nazis and the monsters they've created and longing for The good old days when they were fighting men, not monsters.

Black Ops is a broad mix of novellas and short stories from worlds established and new, some tale are weird, some scary, some you might even lose sleep over, but every tale is right on target as the SNAFU series show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

SNAFU: Black Ops is published by Cohesion Press and is currently available for the Kindle and will soon be out in paperback, too.

I totally recommend every one of the books in the SNAFU anthology series. Enjoy.
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FrankErrington | Dec 9, 2016 |
Admittedly, I'm a bit of a pessimist. I see an anthology series that's in it's fifth incarnation and I fully expect it not to be as good as its predecessors. I'm overjoyed to say that is not the case with the SNAFU series from Cohesion Press. It's hard to believe that a little over eighteen months ago the very first SNAFU anthology saw the light of day.

Here's what I said about the first book...

"My expectations were not that high for this anthology. Although, I love horror, in all it's many forms, I've never been that big a fan of the military story. Well, I needn't have worried at all. SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror delivers. Every story killed (pun intended)."

Each book in the series has taken a slightly different approach to the military horror theme, this time it's all about hunters, both the hunter and the hunted.

Apex Predator - N.X. Sharps & Tim Marquitz - Nick is the Social Media Coordinator and Commissioning Editor for Ragnarok Publications, a book critic and aspiring author. Tim is co-owner and Editor in Chief of Ragnarok Publications. Tim is also the author of the Demon Squad series and is working on his tenth book in that series. "Apex Predator" is a solid start to this anthology with a group of genetically modified warriors assigned to retire a predecessor gone amok. The story features some well constructed battle scenes.

Two Birds - Evan Dicken - Evan received his M.A. in East Asian History from the Ohio State University, after which he spent more than a little time in Japan. He writes whatever he has ideas for: primarily science fiction, horror, and fantasy. "Two Birds" is an entertaining tale steeped in Japanese folklore.

Non-Zero Sum - R.P.L. Johnson - Richard was born in Botswana and raised in England, he now lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife and two young sons where he works as a structural engineer and part-time writer. "Non-Zero Sum" is a terrific story of a suicide mission with a team being dropped into the after-effects of a nuclear detonation in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. What they discover is truly mind blowing.

Only Stones in Their Place - Christine Morgan - Christine works at a psychiatric treatment facility. The long overnights play havoc with her sleep schedule, but they offer her ample time to write on the company clock. So, in a sense, her hourly rate is not too shabby when you think about it. "Only Stones in Their Place" features Vikings, Norse mythology and some very well-written fight scenes.

That Old Black Magic - James A. Moore - James is the award winning author of over twenty novels, thrillers, dark fantasy and horror alike, including the Serenity Falls trilogy (featuring his recurring anti-hero, Jonathan Crowley). As a matter of fact, "That Old Black Magic" just happens to feature Jonathon, and is one of my favorites in this collection.

Ngu'Tinh - D.F. Schultz - I searched and searched for info on D.F. Shultz and finally gave up. I'll just call him the elusive D.F. Schultz. "Ngu'Tinh" is a wonderful tale of demons and dolphins in the Vietnam war.

Warm Bodies - Kirsten Cross - Kristen has a story in every SNAFU book in the series. Quite an accomplishment. "Warm Bodies" features a very convincing new breed of vampires called Taints. This is the story of a training exercise for new recruits fighting these monsters and things go horribly wrong.

The Bani Protocols - Rose Blackthorn - Rose Blackthorn writes speculative fiction from the high mountain desert of eastern Utah and has had a number of stories appear in some pretty impressive anthologies over the years, "The Bani Protocols" is a somewhat Lovecratian story featuring other worldly hostiles with a great twist.

Hungry Eyes - Seth Skorkowsky - Seth was born beneath the pine trees of East Texas. He's the author of the Valducan series; An ancient order of knights wages a hidden war against demons, monster, and dark cults. Each Valducan knight is sworn to a holy weapon imbued with a unique power and each has their own story to tell. "Hungry Eyes" is set in this very world and works well as a stand-alone story and serves as a nice introduction to the series.

The Secret War - David Amendola - David is another author it's difficult to find infomation on, but he has had stories in the odd numbered books in the SNAFU series. "The Secret War" is an exceedingly violent story of upir, the generic Russian word for bloodsucking monsters such as vampires and ghouls.

Outbreak - V.E. Battaglia - Yet another author without much of a presence on the interwebs. "Outbreak" is another of my favorite stories in a book filled with above average tales. I do enjoy a story where the good guys don't always win.

Droc-fhola - Brad C. Hodson - Originally from Knoxville, TN, writer Brad C. Hodson currently hangs his hat in sunny Southern California. He’s done rewriting and script doctoring work on films in every genre, as well as some original projects. His first novel, DARLING, is available through Bad Moon Books. "Droc-fhola" is set in the Roman Empire with an elite group of Centurions battling the unknown.

Bonked - Patrick Freivald - Author, Beekeeper, Teacher. I've been reading Patrick's work for several years now. I loved his teenage zombie books, Twice Shy & Special Dead. And his new series featuring Matt Rowley, a commando for the International Council on Augmented Phenomena. "Bonked" is a short story set in the Matt Rowley universe and was just what I needed to tide me over to the next book.

I don't know that military horror was a thing before the SNAFU series of anthologies, but it's certainly a thing, now, and I hope they keep on coming.

SNAFU: Hunters is currently available as an e-book from Cohesion Press. If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited you can read it at no additional charge and if you're an Amazon Prime member you can read it for FREE through the Kindle Owners Lending Library.

I highly recommend all of the books in this series.
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FrankErrington | Feb 17, 2016 |
Review copy of SNAFU: Survival of the Fittest ed. by Geoff Brown & Amanda Spedding

It all started in August of 2014 with the release of the first SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror. Since that time, this franchise has grown to become a bit of a phenomenon with more books on the way.

In SNAFU: Survival of the Fittest the editors have collected ten wonderfully inventive short stories that run the gamut from straight military horror to tales with intelligent dinosaurs fighting side by side with humans.

"Badlands" by S. D. Perry who is an American novelist primarily writing tie-in novels based on works in the fantasy, science-fiction, and horror genres. Perry lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two children, and two dogs. "Badlands" gets the anthology off to a stellar start with richly developed characters. Set in the Korean conflict, it's a story dealing with a local legend of the dead returning home. Called ganshi, these are not your typical walking dead.

"Of Storms and Flame" - by Tim Marquitz and J. M. Martin.the founders of Ragnarok Publications who have also established themselves as writers worth keeping an eye on. "Of Storms and Flame" has no guns or hi-tech weaponry. Maybe that's because it takes place a thousand years ago, but there is a lot of action in this tale of battles between legendary warriors and beasts summoned from the bowels of Hel.

"In Vaulted Halls Entombed" by Alan Baxter, an author of dark fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Alan is also a martial artist and Personal Trainer and runs the Illawarra Kung Fu Academy on the southern coast of NSW, Australia. "In Vaulted Halls Entombed" features a group of soldiers chasing terrorists into a cave in Afghanistan only to see them trapped by something their training never prepared them for.

"They Own the Night" by B. Michael Radburn. Michael lives with his family in Australia’s Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Credited with over a hundred published short stories, his debut novel, The Crossing, was published in 2011. "They Own the Night" is set during the war in Vietnam where life was easy once you learned one simple rule, "We own the day, but Charlie owns the night," This story features an 800-year-old temple and one hell of a secret.

"Fallen Lion" by Jack Hanson who is a veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, having served as a US Army paratrooper. His current occupation is as a law enforcement agent, and he's an avid boxer, firearms enthusiast, and apiarist. He's also the author of 33 books and counting, his latest is Cry Havoc which, much like "Fallen Lion," features intelligent dinosaurs fighting right alongside humans.

"Sucker of Souls" by Kirsten Cross, a copywriter by day, horror writer at night and surfer on the weekends. She is also one of only a couple of authors with a story in all of the SNAFU anthologies so far. In "Sucker of Souls," he's back. I'm talking about Vlad, The Dracul, the Black Prince, the Impaler. Love this story.

"The Bohemian Grove" by Weston Ochse, American author and educator who won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel. His novel SEAL Team 666 is currently under development by MGM Films. Dwayne Johnson has attached himself to the film to executive produce as well as act in a leading role. Weston is the other author with stories in all of the SNAFU anthologies to date. "The Bohemian Grove" features demon possession and a great story featuring special unit 77,

"After the Red Rain Fell" by Matt Hilton, author of the Joe Hunter book series. Book ten in that series, The Devil's Anvil, was just released this past June. "After the Red Rain Fell" is an apocalyptic short with a very convincing back story. One of my favorites.

"The Slog" by Neal F. Litherland. Neal is an author from Northwestern Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Indiana University, sword fights in his spare time and acts as a guide to the realms fantastical. "The Slog" is set in Vietnam. Luke is the sole survivor of an ambush and has to make his way through the jungle where he has some downright scary encounters, including one with a python "big enough to swallow a six-year-old and her little dog, too."

"Show of Force" A Jack Sigler/Chess Team Novella by Jeremy Robinson & Kane Gilmore. Jeremy resides in New Hampshire with his wife and three children, where he works as a full-time writer. Kane Gilmore has worked with Jeremy Robinson on several books in the Jack Sigler / Chess Team thriller series. "Show of Force" is a wild ride with the Chess Team trying to survive both the weather AND giant worms. That's right, worms. Somewhat reminiscent of Dune.

I found this new volume in the SNAFU family to be worthy of the name. The stories are varied and they all manage to deliver the goods. In addition to all of the great stories, the cover art from Dean Samed is absolutely beautiful, as are the interior illustrations from Monty Borror, one for each story.

I eagerly look forward to the next entry in the series from Cohesion Press. SNAFU: Survival of the Fittest is currently available as an ebook with a limited edition hardcover coming in October of 2015.

If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited you can read this one at no additional charge and if you are an Amazon Prime member you can read this for FREE as your monthly selection in the Kindle Owners Lending Library.

Books like this make reading a pleasure. Of course, it's recommended.
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FrankErrington | Aug 25, 2015 |
A thought-provoking memoir. I would've found this dull if it wasn't non-fiction. Quite a sad read, but worth it.
 
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reakendera | May 17, 2012 |

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John Scalzi Contributor
Michael Swanwick Contributor
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Alan Baxter Contributor
Peter F. Hamilton Contributor
Vitaliy Shushko Contributor
Steve Lewis Contributor
Claudine Griggs Contributor
Alastair Reynolds Contributor
Marko Kloos Contributor
Ken Liu Contributor
David W. Amendola Contributor
Justin Coates Contributor
B. Michael Radburn Contributor
Kane Gilmour Contributor
Matt Hilton Contributor
Jack Hanson Contributor
Harlan Ellison Contributor
Neal F. Litherland Contributor
J. M Martin Contributor
Bruce Sterling Contributor
Neal Asher Contributor
S. D. Perry Contributor
James A. Moore Contributor, Foreword
Jeremy Robinson Contributor
Weston Ochse Contributor
Paolo Bacigalupi Contributor
Jeff Fowler Contributor
J. G. Ballard Contributor
Rich Larson Contributor
Jonathan Maberry Contributor
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Tim Lebbon Contributor
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Dean Samed Cover artist
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