Acclaimed horror author Mark Leslie is thrilled to announce the release of a special 20th-anniversary edition of his debut collection, One Hand Screaming, from Stark Publishing. This expanded edition features the original 23 stories and poems alongside 26 new pieces, including 14 never-before-published works. Readers can also enjoy all-new introductions to each piece and an in-depth “Stories Behind the Screams” section, offering a rare glimpse into Leslie’s creative process.
Originally published in 2004, One Hand Screaming established Leslie as a master of contemporary horror, blending chilling tales of the supernatural with elements of dark humor and psychological suspense.
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In Mark’s words, “It’s been an incredible journey revisiting these stories, seeing how they’ve resonated with readers over the past two decades, and then determining which additional stories I’ve penned in the past twenty years to blend in to it, offering a fresh new treat,” says Leslie. “This anniversary edition is my way of saying thank you to all the readers who continue to support my work. And what better way to celebrate than with a delicious craft beer? I can’t wait for readers to experience One Hand Screaming in a whole new way.”
Robert J. Sawyer, Canada’s Dean of Science Fiction described Leslie as “an exciting new voice in Canadian fiction and sure to be one of the SF stars of tomorrow.”
Bram Stoker Award winning author Edo van Belkom called him “a writer with a bright, bright future” and said that Leslie “can move from urban fantasy to magic realism, from hard science fiction to dark psychological horror with apparent ease.”
Nancy Kilpatrick compared his horror to being reminiscent of the old-time story tellers and added “if there’s a dark corner, Leslie will draw you to it, even against your will.”
Julie E. Czerneda said “Leslie paints his characters with compassion, then sends a chill down the spine. Prepare to be haunted by a master of suspense.”
New York Times bestselling horror author Jonathan Maberry praises this new collection by saying that “One Hand Screaming is a wonderfully weird gallop through nightmare country. Dark, often hilarious, twisted, and filled with magic.” Maberry says that he “loved every single story.”
Kevin J. Anderson, a New York Times bestselling author says that “Mark Leslie is full of ideas —fun ones, suspenseful ones, clever ones, twisted ones. You never know what’s going to come up next in One Hand Screaming. But you won’t be disappointed.”
To further commemorate this milestone, Stark Publishing has partnered with Counterpoint Brewing Company in Kitchener, Ontario, to create a limited-edition craft beer inspired by the book. One Hop Screaming, a boldly hopped IPA, will be available in October 2024, offering the perfect pairing for readers eager to enhance their reading experience.
Key Features of the 20th Anniversary Edition:
● Expanded Collection: Includes 26 new stories and poems, including 14 previously unpublished works.
● All original artwork: 9 specially commissioned full-page spreads of artwork by Vanesa Garkova head up the specially themed sections of this collection
● Author Insights: Features all-new introductions to each piece and an in-depth “Stories Behind the Screams”
● Craft Beer Collaboration: Limited-edition One Hop Screaming IPA brewed in partnership with Counterpoint Brewing Company from Kitchener, Ontario available October 2024
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Mark Leslie would be the first person to admit he’s still afraid of the monster under his bed. That might be why most of his books explore the darker side. In addition to penning a series of true ghostly tales (that include SPOOKY SUDBURY, HAUNTED HOSPITALS and CREEPY CAPITAL), he has written a few horror titles (I, DEATH, ONE HAND SCREAMING, and NOCTURNAL SCREAMS), is the editor of the horror anthologies CAMPUS CHILLS, FEEL THE FEAR, and SUPERNATURAL, and is the author of the humorous urban fantasy action/adventure ‘Canadian Werewolf” series.
His other passions within the non-fiction realm include fan appreciation/trivia books about the classic modern films Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (THE CANADIAN MOUNTED) and Die Hard (YIPPEE KI-YAY MOTHERF*****)
Proudly adopting the term “Book Nerd” for himself, Mark is most comfortable with a pen in hand, fingers on keyboard or with his nose stuck in a book.He can often be seen traveling to book events with a life-sized skeleton named Barnaby Bones.
Born in Sudbury Ontario, Mark has courted with a serious addiction to reading and writing his entire life. He has called both Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON home for about a decade each and currently lives in Waterloo, Ontario.
