Occasional Demons

Artist: Glenn Chadbourne

Since his first novel, Moondeath, was published in 1980, Rick Hautala’s novels and stories have entertained millions of readers around the world.

Now, as a companion volume to Bedbugs, his first career-spanning collection of short stories, Cemetery Dance is proud to present Occasional Demons.

And once again, like Bedbugs, award-winning artist and Cemetery Dance favorite Glenn Chadbourne has illustrated every one of the more than twenty-four stories, which include collaborations with Matthew Costello, Jim Connolly, his sons Jesse and Matti, and someone named A.J. Matthews.

In the midst of normal life, whether it’s a tree house in a small Maine town, a fog-shrouded lighthouse, or a darkened tavern on a rain-swept night in October, there are demons. Some of them lurk in the darkest corners of a house. Some of them lurk in our hearts and minds. We might, on occasion, catch a glimpse of them, but all too often it’s too late to save ourselves…

And they’re all gathered here. In fact, within these pages, you’ll find a demon for just about any occasion.

Table of Contents:

• SHORT STORIES
• "The Nephews"
• "Nightmare Transcript"
• "Non-returnable"
• "Dead Legends"
• "I’ve Been Thinking About You"
• "The Man Who Looked Like Murphy"
• "Toxic Shock"
• "The Call"
• "Getting the Job Done"
• "Every Mothers’ Son"
• "Knocking"
• "Hotel Hell"
• "The Compost Heap"
• "Iron Frog"
• "Setup"
• "The Gates of Dawn"
• "Off the Cuff"
• "The Screaming Head"
   
• UNTCIGAHUNK—STORIES AND MYTHS OF THE LITTLE BROTHERS
• "Little Brother"
• "Little Brother Speaks"
• "Redman"
• "Chrysalis"
• "Love on the Rocks"
• "Deal with the Devils"
• "The Birch Whistle"
• "Oilman"
   
• COLLABORATIONS
• "Abduction" written with Jesse and Matti Hautala
• "And the Sea Shall Claim Them" written by Matthew J. Costello and A.J. Matthews
• "Scared Crows" written with Jim Connolly

Limited to 750 signed copies and sold out at the publisher