THE NOBODY - TOM PICCIRILLI

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:39 am

SLATED FOR A DEC '08 RELEASE.
UP FOR PRE-ORDER VERY SOON.
INTRODUCED BY NORMAN PARTRIDGE.
ILLUSTRATED BY ALEX MCVEY.
LIMITED TO 300 SOFT COVERS & 26 LETTERED HARDBACKS.

SYNOPSIS

Cryer once had another name, but he can't remember it.

The man he used to be was stabbed in the head by an assailant. After months of catatonia Cryer awakens in a mental facility to find that his former life is almost completely forgotten. He knows his wife and daughter have been murdered - he saw them die moments before his own assault - but his shattered mind is incapable of retaining their names. Or even his own.

Now Cryer is free again and trying to track down an elusive killer through his own unknown past. But how do you investigate the murders of your loved ones when you can't remember them? When you have no idea who your friends or enemies were? Where you lived and worked? And what secrets you might have once had and failed to keep?

And how is he supposed to deal with the little man who keeps crawling in and out of his skull?

Cryer is a nobody now, but that won't stop him from finding a vicious murderer and making him pay.

REVIEWS

THE NOBODY is a dangerous exploration into the mind and soul of man.
Piccirilli’s beautiful prose allows us to take a peek into the abyss of our
consciousness and shine a light into those places that warmth has long
ago forgot. You cannot read this book and not be changed.

Larry Roberts - Bloodletting Press

Clichés: can't live with 'em but, as I discovered when I read this remarkable novella, you can't live without 'em. Part vigilante procedural, part hard-boiled PI yarn and part examination-of-post-loss-survival weepie, THE NOBODY is Tom Piccirilli at his uncompromising best. The dialogue is so crisp it's like Leonard on speed, and the second and third pages are the literary equivalent of being hit in the face with a shovel. A roller-coaster ride? You bet. A page-turner, even? Yep, no question. A palpable atmosphere, larger-than-life characterisation and impeccable plotting? They're all there. Like I said - clichés: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.

Peter Crowther - PS Publishing

A revenge tale almost Mythic in its simplicity. Shocking, tragic, beautifully
written, insightful and nuanced, mournful and uplifting - everything we've
come to expect from Tom Piccirilli, done to perfection. From its brutal opening
scene to its heartfelt final pages, The Nobody is Pic at his finest.

RJ Sevin - Creeping Hemlock Press

Gaffa · **Posted:** Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:56 am

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:24 pm

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:57 am

Scott Tyson · **Posted:** Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:20 am

I've ordered mine

Thanks again Steve, I think I'll be collecting everything from TP (assuming I can keep up).

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:10 am

With the reduced number of softcovers down to 180 this does mean the alternate covers will be limited to 90 copies of each. Pre-order now!

Also, release date has now been pushed back to Feb 14th '09.

Steve

Scott Tyson · **Posted:** Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:44 am

Fine by me Steve, gives me more time to save up

earthtotim · **Joined:** Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:18 pm **Posts:** 6

I'm in for a lettered edition.
Tim

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:32 pm

You sure are Tim!

Steve.

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:34 pm

Also, just to confirm Feb 14th release date is solid - start saving those pennies!

Steve.

Scott Tyson · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:21 pm

I've already put the money aside, Steve.

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:50 pm

Thanks mate, very proud to be releasing this excellent Pic novella - you're in for a treat!

Steve.

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

Are we still on for a Feb 14 release date?

I am so looking forward to reading more Pic!

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:39 pm

>Are we still on for a Feb 14 release date?

We sure are! Will start shipping during that day.

-Steve-

Scott Tyson · **Posted:** Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:46 am

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:01 am

JPOKELA · **Posted:** Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:15 pm

I am happy to be in on the hardcover lettered of this. I feel sorry for the poor bloke who had to drop out.
Bring it on!!

carnifex74 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:49 am

Happy to report that I have paid for my lettered and a copy of each cover variant soft cover. I know Steve is busy packing and shipping so I don't want to steal his thunder, but these are in his hands now. Looking forward to adding another Tasmaniac release to the collection, and a Pic story, no less.

Scott Tyson · **Posted:** Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:42 am

Same here Leigh.

It will be great to see the next Tasmaniac novella.

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:27 am

Books look SWEET! Very happy in how they turned out. As Leigh said, I've been busy processing orders so those that have already paid will receive their copies very soon

I'll be interested in hearing your thoughts on Pic's dark tale.

Steve.

brettmcbean · **Posted:** Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:41 pm

carnifex74 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:21 pm

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:50 pm

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:53 pm

Cover 1 (TUB) is proving to be a popular choice with only 30 copies remaining! Great result.

Steve.

carnifex74 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:12 pm

Tasmaniac · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:12 pm

carnifex74 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:55 am

I won't comment on my will, but I will comment on the spectacular job done with this book! The package was waiting for me at home and damn, that lettered looks nice. The binding of this is awesome; nice soft leather with a very striking look (I'll let those getting these experience the look for themselves).

Both variant of cover art bound into the book, a surprise on the (back of the) signature sheet. You've done well, Steve! You said you wanted to improve with each book and I think it is obvious you are achieving that. Roll on the next Tasmaniac release!

Scott Tyson · **Posted:** Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:36 am

I knew you would get it before me, Leigh

Oh well, gives me time to read Just Like Hell

brettmcbean · **Posted:** Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:32 am

Received my copy of the softcover (the tub cover) today - very nice. Can't wait to dig into the story.

Scott Tyson · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:54 am

Hope I'm not ruining anyone wanting a surprise here, but I couldn't help it.
It just looks so damn beautiful.

I have a couple of other photos, but I won't totally wreck it for everyone who is anxiously awaiting their copy

THE NOBODY - TOM PICCIRILLI

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