Andrew Hook Boeken

Candescent Blooms is a collection of twelve short stories which form fictionalised biographies of mostly Golden Era Hollywood actors who suffered untimely deaths.

Exploring themes of identity and the fragility of existence, this collection features twenty slipstream stories that blend the surreal with the mundane. Japanese schoolchildren cultivate giant frogs, a superhero struggles with her dual life, and prophetic onions hint at global calamities. Relationships shift dramatically, reflecting the delicate balance of life. Through these narratives, Andrew Hook uncovers hidden layers of reality, offering a thought-provoking glimpse into a world on the brink of catastrophe, including the mundane acceptance of alien invasion.

A short novel written by Andrew Hook, in the style of slipstream. The secret history ofPontheOldenguine's lost BBC programs and cake stomping for dessert. PontheOldenguineis one part fictional biography of a former television impresario who claims he's been hounded out of media history, and one part biography of the journalist commissioned to write his story. Where the tales merge, there is madness. If you want a picture of the future, Trunka, imagine a boot stamping on a cake forever. Imagine just how glorious that would be. Comic, curious, sometimes downright outrageous,PontheOldenguineis a brain-trip through the forgotten archives of the BBC: CaptainCrowface, Radio Cardboard Fox, and The Town ofThebertonare but a few of the seminalprogramsonce confined to the rubbish bin and now exhumed for your reading pleasure. Part 1984, part Python, part slipstream, part realism, the life ofPontheOldenguineis an audacious attempt to restore the balance between sanity and insanity; illustrating what a thin line that can be. So, place your snout in the air, your hands on your tummy, and dance. But read it and believe it at your peril.

Influenced by early surrealism, particularly Louis Aragon's "Paris Peasant," this work explores the intersection of surrealism and erotica. It stands apart from the author's typical style, presenting a unique narrative that delves into themes of desire and the subconscious. The blend of dreamlike imagery and erotic elements creates an intriguing reading experience, making it a distinctive addition to the author's oeuvre.

Ex-cop, Mordent, is an irascible, anachronistic PI with a noir sensibility and a bubblewrap fetish. Hired to investigate a missing person case he believes the job to be an easy pay-check, but when the kid turns up dead and appears to have aged beyond death, Mordent finds the mystery is only just beginning. When a second body is found similarly aged, Mordent is pulled into rival gang leaders’ quests for immortality, a race where the objective is not to finish. And it becomes personal when Marina, a psychic, disappears after tipping off the police about the second body. Mordent had unfinished business with her.The Immortalists is the first in a series of exciting crime novels putting a neo-noir twist on the genre conventions of bums and dames, corruption and perversion, and cops and informers; all played out on rain-soaked streets amid a shadow-filled city.

Two green-skinned children are discovered who claim to have come from within the earth. The local legend states that the boy died, and the girl married but had no children. Is the legend true? OCD sufferers often perpetuate their rituals believing that if they fail to do so their families will suffer. But what if they are correct - that their rituals are necessary to maintain life's balance? And what if it was discovered that many OCD sufferers are descendants of the green children... The Greens is a modern fantasy/horror novella which merges two concepts: that of the 12th Century Suffolk legend of the green children and sufferers of obsessive compulsive disorder.

Exploring themes of identity, memory, and reality, this collection of twenty-one stories delves into the complexities of the human experience. Through a blend of dreamlike wonder, fetishism, guilt, loss, and love, the narratives traverse both physical and internal landscapes. Hook's unique approach intertwines various genres, creating a rich and intricate tapestry that invites readers to reflect on their own journeys and the nuances of existence.

This collection presents an intriguing array of unusual stories from top authors in horror and speculative fiction. Each micro-collection delves into the bizarre and the uncanny, showcasing a diverse range of narratives that challenge the imagination and evoke suspense. Readers can expect to encounter unique themes and characters that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.

Exploring the evolution of punk, this collection of stories spans from 1976 to the present, highlighting its dynamic nature rather than a static historical moment. It invites readers to engage with contemporary punk-inspired fiction, emphasizing a fresh perspective rather than nostalgia. Each tale reflects the ongoing revolution of punk culture, showcasing its relevance and influence in today's world.