Thursday 27 October 2016

SHOW-OFF AND TELL #42 - Mark Cassell - The Shadow Fabric

#42 in the Show-Off and tell feature brings us, sadly, to the end of a week-long special about its author. Tonight’s book is The Shadow Fabric by Mark Cassell.

I have mentioned a couple of times this week how much of an approachable, decent fella Mark Cassell is. I hope that throughout this week you have picked that up as well and also that you will go pick up some of his books and give him the support he deserves.

If you decide to go and buy this weeks featured book, The Shadow Fabric, this post will give you an idea of what you will have in your hands.

The cover alone gives you an idea of the mysterious happenings on the inside of the pages and indeed, if you meet Mr Cassell at a con, you will be able to see the hourglass in person.

This is my copy:




This was the first ever book I bought at a con so even though Mr Cassell may not know it, this book holds a special place on my shelf. To be able to pick a book up directly from the author and get it signed while you are there is a wonderful feeling for anyone who wants to start their own collection of signed stuff. I can highly recommend it!




You can buy The Shadow Fabric here:




You can but any of Mark’s other books here:




Mark Cassell lives in a rural part of the UK with his wife and a number of animals. He often dreams of dystopian futures, peculiar creatures, and flitting shadows. Primarily a horror writer, his steampunk, dark fantasy, and SF stories have featured in numerous anthologies and ezines including Rayne Hall's Ten Tales series and horror zine, Sirens Call.

His best-selling debut novel, The Shadow Fabric, is closely followed by the popular short story collection, Sinister Stitches, and are both only a fraction of an expanding mythos. His most recent release, Chaos Halo 1.0: Alpha Beta Gamma Kill, is in association with Future Chronicles Photography.

And for more about Mark, visit his site or find him on social media:

Website – Facebook – Twitter – Goodreads – Amazon Page - Blog


15 comments:

  1. Mark Cassell is an outstanding author. The way he writes often gives the reader the feeling of "fly on the wall". His descriptions are vivid and it's very difficult to stop reading one of his stories before reaching the end. I highly recommend him too.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Al, thanks for the kind words! Perhaps I'll one day write a story from the point of view of a winged demon on the wall...or even a possessed house fly?

      Delete
  2. Hey, Nev!

    I am honoured that The Shadow Fabric holds a special place on your bookshelf

    Also, I'd like to say a big thanks for the feature this week. It's been a stack of fun, and I love your interview technique. The whole confessions angle works, so keep it up!

    I'll buy you that beer sometime.

    ~M.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Absolutely love this book :) one of the bets ones i have read recently for sure.
    Was an pleasure to meet Mark at the HorrorCon in Rotherham a few months ago, I think me and my fiancee spoke to him for near on 30minutes :)
    Cant say enough good things about him and his work :)
    keep it going Mark and we will keep reading :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Drew, it was an absolute pleasure chatting with you guys. See you again at another con, I'm sure!

      ~M.

      Delete
    2. Im sure we will man :) looking forward to it :)

      Delete
  4. I second the opinion that Mark is a great writer and a really nice guy. Congratulations, Mark! I look forward to more of your stories

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Carole, nice of you to say. More stories are coming! I promise.

      ~M.

      Delete
  5. Mark is a fantastic writer and produces consistent, exciting writing. He has some very dark ideas for a person so friendly!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you! So you're unknown... But it seems we've met?

      ~M.

      Delete
  6. used to work with Mark Cassell nearly 20 years ago. We worked in a relatively repetitive work place with a bunch of idiots. Mark for me was a relative ray of light being capable of spontaneous mischief and humour, often in a surprising and creative manner and with an occasional dark streak. I have just ordered a copy of the Shadow Fabric and am looking forward to see what such a mind can produce!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Nice one, Mister Toad. I know who you are! And it's about time you got your mitts on my book.

      ~M.

      Delete
  7. Guess what Santa will be bringing me! Looking forward to reading this one.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Be sure to let me know what you think of it.

    ~M.

    ReplyDelete
  9. I am a huge fan of fantasy books and while they often contain creepy parts, I don't normally pick up a "Horror" book. I was not disappointed - The Shadow Fabric has a gripping supernatural element and reminds me somewhat of a crime drama - so many questions! So little time! Definitely worth a read (and a re-read), even if you would not normally pick up a Horror story - try this one...

    ReplyDelete