Blood & Mud
Blood & Mud
by John Baltisberger
Genre: Jewish Kaiju Horror
Austin Poet and author, John Baltisberger, (ARTIFICE OF FLESH, THE CONFIGURATION DISCORDANT) makes his St Rooster Books debut with a powerful kaiju novella full of Jewish mysticism, death, and destruction.
When a good man is senselessly murdered during Chicago's Gay pride event, Satan summons a horrifying monster of old, releasing both his anger and the monster in defiance of Heaven and humanity.
BLOOD & MUD includes an essay on Jewish occultism and mythology, revealing the rich tapestry of mystery and history that inspired Baltisberger and this harrowing novella.
John never thought he would write horror or darker fiction, he was planning on writing fantasy. But something about setting all of the occult and fantastical elements of fantasy just behind the backdrop of the modern world appealed to him, and he wanted to introduce the world to the incredible mythology of mythic Judaism.
He spends his time squirreled away fervently working on the next book or engaging in the 'Obliterate the Globe' project, only taking breaks to record episodes of Madness Heart Radio and Wandering Monster, or to eat, or to play with puppies. John lives with his patient and gorgeous wife Desiree, and maniacal and powerful daughter Aziza. You can find him and the project at www.KaijuPoet.com
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The cover is fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is strangely fascinating.
ReplyDeleteso true debby
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
The editor's wife does all the covers for St. Rooster's books. When we talked about it, I asked for a picture that had sort of a "Incredible hulk" vibe, with the Golem, and two of the main characters. I am very happy with the results.
DeleteThis looks really intriguing. I agree about the cover. It's certainly unsettling.
ReplyDeleteLooks good to me, id read it and plan to :)
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