In addition to our third volume of valancourt horror stories, we also have several other great releases from the world of 70s and 80s paperback horror, including two by harry adam knight. Slimer audiobook by harry adam knight, john brosnan. Jul 25, 2018 originally published in 1983, author harry adam knights slimer is a relatively obscure horror novel, though its perhaps most notable for being adapted into the 95 film, proteus. John raymond brosnan who wrote under the pseudonym of harry adam knight along with writer roy kettle was an australian writer of both fiction and nonfiction works in the fantasy and science fiction genres.
Harry adam knight, as we know, was a pseudonym used predominantly by john brosnan, sometimes in conjunction with roy kettle. Sunday post if it bleeds, the outilers, and the slimer. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Oct 02, 2018 slimer paperback or softback by knight, harry adam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by harry adam knight, including carnosaur, and slimer, and more on thriftbooks. He sometimes published under the pseudonyms harry adam knight, simon ian childer both sometimes used together with leroy kettle, james. Slimer audiobook harry adam knight, john brosnan, leroy. Slimer by harry adam knight, john brosnan, leroy kettle. Slimer by harry adam knight slimer by harry adam knight john brosnan 1983 star. John raymond brosnan 7 october 1947 11 april 2005 was an australian writer of both. Aug 15, 2018 harry adam knight was the pseudonym used by john brosnan 19472005 and leroy kettle b.
Brosnan wrote four novels between 1983 and 1992 as knight. Knight, a pseudonym for uk authors john brosnan and roy kettle are a british duo that crafted an almost lovecraftian thriller with slimer. Bedlam doesnt seem to have received the same rave notices as, say, slimer. Brosnan adapted slimer for the 1996 horror film proteus. Slimer by knight, harry adam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nobody need tell me i got too many books and mags on the go, but soon as i realised this one is set in and around a place holds a wealth of personal memories, there was simply no resisting. Harry adam knight with a new introduction by roy kettle book description when a yacht being used to smuggle drugs sinks, the six smugglers must seek refuge the only place they can an abandoned oil rig in the middle of the sea.
Jun 01, 2019 slimer is published by valancourt books and is available here. But since this is a horror novel, you know damn well theres nothing safe about an oil rig left derelict in the middle of the north sea, shrouded in fog and pounded by stormchurned waves. They end up on a brinkstone oil rig, but there is no drilling equipment and no crew. For one thing, it looks more like a scientific research facility. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading slimer. Slimer ebook by harry adam knight 1230002606620 rakuten kobo. A very fast read, and one of the few books i would like to see expanded or at least have a second location. Harry adam knight carnosaur wiki fandom powered by wikia. Slimer on a deserted oil rig liurks the ultimate horror slimer a genet. The two also teamed up to publish horror under another pseudonym, simon ian childer, releasing novels like tendrils 1986 and worm 1987. Slimer knight, harry adam, brosnan, john, kettle, leroy on. The fungus harry adam knight read online free books archive. In this narrative, we do have an attempt to be sciencey, but not overly so, which i appreciated.
Some of them were cowritten by british author leroy kettle. After their yacht sinks, a group of drug smugglers find safety aboard a seemingly abandoned oil rig in harry adam knight s slimer. And for another, there are no people only piles of clothes with no bodies in them. It was an extremely unpleasant feeling, much worse than pinsandneedles. Oct 02, 2018 the basis for the cult film proteus, harry adam knights first novel, slimer 1983, is a wild thrill ride that mixes creature feature horror, fastpaced action, and a dose of black humor. I recently read another book by this author, two authors, really, using the pseudonym of harry adam knight. Despite the sleazy undertones, the book fades to black a bit, and wasnt as gory as i would have. Harry adam knights carnosaur proves to me just how good an author he is. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Our annual horror month celebration is shaping up to be a big one this year.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain. The basis for the cult film proteus, harry adam knights first novel, slimer 1983, is a wild thrill ride that mixes creature feature horror, fastpaced action, and a dose of black humor. Harry adam knight with a new introduction by roy kettle book description. John raymond brosnan 7 october 1947 11 april 2005 was an australian writer of both fiction and nonfiction works in the fantasy and science fiction genres. John raymond brosnan 194711 april 2005 was an australian writer of both fiction and nonfiction works based around the fantasy and science fiction genres. When a yacht being used to smuggle drugs sinks, the six smugglers. Three movies were based on his novelsbeyond bedlam aka nightscare, proteus based on slimer, and carnosaur. Harry adam knight was a pseudonym used by australian resident in london sf author and film critic john brosnan, sometimes in collaboration with leroy kettle. They soon discover the place is a secret genetic laboratory set up because lloyd j brinkstone, the billionaire owner of the oil rig wanted to give something back to the world. Spend a few minutes with me every week as i explore the contents of these books. Slimer is a science fiction horror novel by harry adam knight, which is a pen name of australian author john brosnan and his frequent collaborator leroy kettle. Originally published in 1983, author harry adam knights slimer is a relatively obscure horror novel, though its perhaps most notable for being adapted into the 95 film, proteus.
This longawaited reissue of this rare novel features a new introduction by the author. I just finished his novel slimer a star book, which is magnificant, and now he comes up with another great novel that includes one of my favorite extinct species of the world. Slimer kindle edition by knight, harry adam, brosnan, john, kettle, roy. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. The fungus harry adam knight read online free books. Jan 26, 2014 harry adam knight was a pseudonym used by australian resident in london sf author and film critic john brosnan, sometimes in collaboration with leroy kettle. The fungus is one of the hak collaborations and the initials of the pseudonym give an indication of what brosnan and kettle thought of the work published under the name.
Horror, scifi, cryptids, aliens, hauntings, possessions, wolfmen, and much much more. Shipwrecked drug smugglers reach an abandoned oil rig, only. Harry adam knight books list of books by author harry. May 20, 2019 the basis for the cult film proteus, harry adam knights first novel, slimer 1983, is a wild thrill ride that mixes creature feature horror, fastpaced action, and a dose of black humor. Theres plenty of excitement and believable science to entice the reader, not to mention a great cover. Harry adam knight audio books, best sellers, author bio. Browse harry adam knights bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Shocked, she flung the blanket to one side and froze. Harry adam knight was the pseudonym used by john brosnan 19472005 and leroy kettle b. But since this is a horror novel, you know damn well theres nothing safe about an oil rig left derelict in the middle of the north sea.
Also, the rig isnt decked out like an oil drilling equipment but scientific research equipment instead. When a yacht being used to smuggle drugs sinks, the six smugglers must seek refuge the only place they can an abandoned oil rig in the middle of the sea. Slimer audiobook by harry adam knight, john brosnan, leroy. Slimer is a 1983 sciencefictionhorror novel by harry adam knight, a. Slimer kindle edition by knight, harry adam, brosnan, john.
It was our most successful and genuinely well thought of horror novel, despite what seems to be much of the print run of the first british edition which had a terrible cover still lurking. Australian author john brosnan, writing under a pseudonym. He sometimes published under the pseudonyms harry adam knight, simon ian childer both sometimes. The basis for the cult film proteus, harry adam knight s first novel, slimer 1983, is a wild thrill ride that mixes creature feature horror, fastpaced action, and a dose of black humor. Slimer paperback or softback by knight, harry adam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I liked that one slightly more than this because there was no real science, just a fun, slimy, creature. Slimer by harry adam knight 161 pages from valancourt press initially published in 1983, slimer is the story of six drug smugglers stranded on an oil rig after their boat sinks. Slimer kindle edition by knight, harry adam, brosnan. Apr 10, 2005 he sometimes published under the pseudonyms harry adam knight, simon ian childer both sometimes used together with leroy kettle, james blackstone used together with john baxter, and john raymond. Harry adam knight isbn,original carnosaur 1984 by harry adam knight john brosnan was the forerunner to micha. Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry.
Not currently in print and a titch pricey on amazon. Brosnan also wrote the novel carnosaur under the knight pseudonym which was made in a crummy movie in 1993 by roger corman. Harry adam knight s carnosaur proves to me just how good an author he is. Ill read the first and last sections, maybe something from. Harry adam knight is one of several pseudonyms used by australianborn writer john brosnan 7 october 1947 11 april 2005. Slimer a star book 97803523669 by knight, harry adam and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Slimer is published by valancourt books and is available here. Originally published in 1983, author harry adam knights slimer is a relatively obscure horror novel, though its perhaps most notable for being. He was born in perth, western australia, and died in south harrow, london, from acute pancreatitis. Slimer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
After their yacht sinks, a group of drug smugglers find safety aboard a seemingly abandoned oil rig in harry adam knights slimer. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Three not very successful movies were based on his novelsbeyond bedlam aka nightscare, proteus based on slimer, and carnosaur. They find the platform deserted with only piles of clothes as evidence of the former inhabitants. Something was moving under the blanket down by her feet. Despite brosnans inside joke that harry adam knight was a hak ahem, the books met with success relatively few writers see his novel carnosaur was made into a 1993 horror film by executive producer roger corman and spawned a couple of sequels. Vaguely alarmed, she raised herself painfully on her elbows and looked down. Three young couples carrying 200,000 of drugs to morocco are marooned on the north sea when their boat explodes. Hannibal hills voice actor and narrator is with is with. The fungus was our second novel together, after slimer in 1983, though john had used the harry adam knight pseudonym to write carnosaur on his own in 1984. He sometimes published under the pseudonyms harry adam knight, simon ian childer both sometimes used together with leroy kettle, james blackstone used together with john baxter, and john raymond. Another one of his books worth noting is the fungus as well as tendrils by simon ian childer, who is the same author. Oct 02, 2018 the basis for the cult film proteus, harry adam knight s first novel, slimer 1983, is a wild thrill ride that mixes creature feature horror, fastpaced action, and a dose of black humor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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