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Brett J. Talley

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Brett J. Talley is the author of several best-selling novels and anthologies, including That Which Should Not Be, He Who Walks in Shadows, and The Fiddle is the Devil’s Instrument. He has been twice nominated for the Bram Stoker Award, the highest honor in horror fiction. He lives in Alabama with his wife, Annie, and their dog, Nyarlathotep, the barking chaos (Nyla for short).
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Brett J. Talley I certainly hope so. I am about halfway through the third book in the series. I've been distracted with a few other projects, but once those are under…moreI certainly hope so. I am about halfway through the third book in the series. I've been distracted with a few other projects, but once those are under the belt I am going to finish it. I'm looking to bring the series into the modern era. (less)
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When Cannon Danvers invited me to one of his famous séances, my first inclination was to decline. Others would have given their right arm or other critical body part to receive such an invitation. Cannon Danvers was a name whispered from the shrouded cities of the Far Ea

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“I don't understand exactly what's going on, but Goodreads shouldn't be deleting reviews, period. People are smart enough to look at them on their own and make up their mind, and deleting reviews undermines the integrity of the site.”
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“Respect is a thing earned, not bought, and a man who lets it be known that he seeks respect will probably never see it bestowed.”
Brett J. Talley, That Which Should Not Be

“The truly dangerous are not men who have lost their ability to reason, but those who retain it while being thoroughly evil, those without remorse or compassion.  No, my friend, it is not reason that separates us from the rest of the animals, it is our moral nature.  It is these creatures — I dare not call them men — that are truly demonic.”
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Christine Hatfield Brett do you have a facebook?


message 22: by Cedric

Cedric Nye Brett,
Thank you for accepting my Friend request. You have some excellent books! I hope you are having a good day.
All my best,
Cedric


message 21: by DJ =^^=

DJ =^^= Thanks for the book suggestion... Roll Tide.. how did you know I am a Bama fan haha :)


Laura's Book Addiction Hi Brett thank-you for the add! =)


Tasneem thanks for the add and good luck with your books!!!


Watermelon Daisy Thank you so much for friending me! ♥
Remy @ Just Remy [http://justremy.blogspot.com]


VampireNovelFan Thanks for the friendvite!


message 16: by Becca

Becca Hi Brett :D


Jon Recluse Brett,

Thanks for the friendship invite!


Judith (Judith'sChoiceReads) I think that you are biased, but that is perfectly fine, and if I ever read horror I think yours would be the one to go to. It looks great, a little terrifying, but great :)


message 13: by Brett

Brett Talley Me too!


message 12: by Morgana

Morgana Thanks for the friendvite, Brett :)


message 11: by Brett

Brett Talley Kathryn wrote: "Thanks for the friendship...I am eager to read your book and it is also nice to meet a fellow Alabamian....
One more thing...ROLL TIDE!!!"

Roll Tide!


message 10: by Kathryn

Kathryn Thanks for the friendship...I am eager to read your book and it is also nice to meet a fellow Alabamian....
One more thing...ROLL TIDE!!!


message 9: by Pam

Pam Heyo, Brett..thanks for the invite...I am always looking for new input on books to read


message 8: by Brett

Brett Talley Was interviewed by The Big Thrill. Check it out! http://www.thebigthrill.org/2011/11/t...-


Melissa Thanks for the friend request!


message 6: by Brett

Brett Talley So what's a "status update" on Goodreads? Is that different from what I am doing now?


message 5: by Brett

Brett Talley Your smiley is freaking me out Sarah!


message 4: by Sarah

Sarah Hi Brett, thanks for the add! (=


Tanecia Thanks for the add! your book sounds awesome I can't wait to read! Congratulations on winning 2011 JS horror writing contest! I hope to see you around :)


message 2: by Carly

Carly Thanks for adding me Brett. :)


Kelly/yllektra Thanks for adding me! :)


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