Adam-Troy Castro
Author Website | Reviews | Bibliography & Rights Information
The Andrea Cort Series | Biblio & Rights Info
Emissaries from the Dead
The Third Claw of God
War of the Marionettes (In Germany)
The Gustav Gloom Series | Biblio & Rights Info
Gustav Gloom and the People Taker
Books #2-4 under contract
Humor Books | Biblio & Rights Info
Z is for Zombie
V is for Vampire
THE ANDREA CORT SERIES
“With its creepy background and complex plot, [this] offers an intriguing combination of SF and detective story.”
– Locus
“A brilliantly executed novel, fully successful as both science fiction and murder mystery. Indeed, it evidences a writer at the peak of his career, and it shows none of the flaws one expects from first novels… Emissaries From the Dead is one of the best science fiction novels of the year so far, and it can be recommended especially to fans of science fiction mysteries.”
– SciFi Weekly
“A uniquely absorbing read. It envelops you in a truly exotic and alien environment, and gives you a heroine to root for… It offers mystery, action, a few good jolts, and a bit of the old redemption sans mawkishness. All of the ingredients for a story sure to knock ‘em dead.”
– SF Reviews
“As great as I’d hoped…Cort and her universe have terrific scope for future development.”
– IO9
“This is the one we’ve been waiting for: the first non-tie-in novel by one of the best short-story writers in the business. Adam-Troy Castro’s Emissaries from the Dead is SF at its best: Silence of the Lambs as Larry Niven might have written it. A clever, thought-provoking page-turner. Bravo!”
– Robert J. Sawyer
Hugo Award-winning author of Rollback
“Adam-Troy Castro has given us the ultimate high-wire thriller.”
– Jack McDevitt
“The second novel in Castro’s Andrea Cort series confirms this series really is something special… These books are compulsively readable space mysteries, but they’re also hiding little packets of cleverness and substance under the surface. Highly recommended.”
–io9.com
“I’m particularly fond of blends of SF and the detective story, particularly when they’re as well done as this one. Castro is finally showing the promise at novel length that his short fiction has been suggesting for years.”
–Critical Mass
“For true graphic novel aficionados or lovers of all things zombie I suggest this book wholeheartedly.”
– Bookalicio.us
“Fantastically illustrated… if you are a fan of all things zombie, then this is a great dry and dark humored piece for you.”
– Rex Robot
“Apocalyptic alphabet awakens awesome alliteration. The narrative in this book is a lot of fun… the apocalypse begins with A, and it travels nicely throughout the book.”
– Zombie Slam
“It’s dark and twisted and hilarious… The artwork complemented the story while having its own kind of fun with the subject. Long time zombie fans and anyone interested in genre will love this book.”
– The Fake Steph
“Laugh out loud moments… Zombie fans will enjoy the quips regarding ammo and the kind of people you’ll be most likely struggling with for survival after the zombie uprising.”
– Writing About Reading
“It’s not the first alphabet book you’ve ever read… but it may be the last.”
–John Scalzi
NYT bestselling author
“Z IS FOR ZOMBIE is hilarious, subversive and gruesome. You need to know your basics if you’re going to survive the zombie apocalypse. Highly recommended!”
–Jonathan Maberry
NYT bestselling author
“It’s time to remember that the educational power of the alphabet isn’t just intended for the classroom. With Z IS FOR ZOMBIE, words and pictures marry to bring brilliant, bloody fun to your fingertips. B is for Buy this Book!”
–Mira Grant
Author of FEED
“The perfect going-away gift for the human race, Z IS FOR ZOMBIE is smart, sumptuous, excruciating undead fun.”
– John Skipp
Author of BOOK OF THE DEAD
“A fun, brief book about horror. If you are looking for an amusing, illustrated guide to the undead that also has some shock value for leaving about so your non-genre savvy friends can find it, then this is the book for you.”
– SF Revu
“Vampire fiction fans looking for something a little unusual this summer should check out V is for Vampire… Stellar illustrations and a highly amusing narrative make this book as appealing to fans of vampire fiction as a nubile virgin with an unusually long neck.”
– Paul Goat Allen for BN.com
“The subversive element is evident from the very first page… Castro’s witty, and detailed, descriptions reward multiple and close readings.”
– SF Site
“V is for Vampire is a tongue-in-cheek look at the lore of those iconic creatures from the night… Castro’s prose will likely attract those people who yearn for their daily dose of Sookie Stackhouse or Edward Cullen.”
– Hollywood Soapbox
“V is for Vampire… is an illustrated guide to the dark, dangerous, and occasionally absurd world of vampires. This slim volume makes for light bedtime reading, and is beautifully illustrated.”
– FEARnet
“V is for Vampire is a celebration of wit that points out the ups and downs of life after dark, the various rules and inconsistencies attributed to said un-life, and the heroes and villains that go bump in the night. It’s a must-have for anyone who loves the classic horror movies, likes ‘conversation pieces’ on the coffee table, or just loves vampires in general.”
– Zombie Slam
“The summer is winding down and you are looking for a fun, short read… I have just the ticket for you: V is for Vampire by Adam-Troy Castro… This is a great book to read as the beaches are closing or while you are waiting for the flight home. It is the perfect period on a long holiday. Recommended.”
– HorrorWorld
“Castro heavily plays with the vampire mythos (and horror movies in general), pointing out many of the logical inconsistencies and silly cliches that infest the genre.”
– Blood of the Muse
“Like Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead there is more than a little [that is] amusing about it… There are moments in some of the 26 very short stories that are amusing–some are laugh-out-loud funny.”
– A Momentary Taste of Being
“By turns entertaining and thought-provoking, an entertaining alphabet book for those of us who love creatures of the darkness.”
– #1 NY Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- THE ANDREA CORT SERIES
- EMISSARIES FROM THE DEAD (HarperCollins/Eos, 2008)
- THE THIRD CLAW OF GOD (HarperCollins/Eos, 2009)
- WAR OF THE MARIONETTES (Lubbe/Bastei, 2010)
- Bk #1–WINNER of the Philip K. Dick Award! (co-winner with David Walton’s TERMINAL MIND.)
- German rights for Bks #1-3 to Lubbe/Bastei — agency record deal!
- Czech rights (#1-2) to Argo
- French rights (#1-2) to Bibliotheque Interdite
- Japanese rights (#1-2) to Hayakawa
Date: 06/02/2010