David James Keaton schreibt wilde, humorvolle Fiktion, die oft Autoritäten hinterfragt und sich mit Themen des Verfalls beschäftigt. Sein Stil zeichnet sich durch ein rasantes Tempo und eine einzigartige Mischung aus Popkultur und exzentrischen Charakteren aus. Keaton nähert sich seinem Schreiben mit einem spielerischen, oft ironischen Ton und erforscht existenzielle Belange. Seine Werke zelebrieren den Wahnsinn und erkunden die Grenzen der Realität.
In this hysterical fever dream of a novel, meet an unhinged paramedic turned porn director uprooted from an ever-shifting '80s fantasy. Discover a crime that circles back through time to a far-reaching cover-up in the back of an ambulance. Reveal a manic tattoo obsession and how it conspires to ruin the integrity of a film and corrupt identity itself. Unravel the mystery surrounding three generations of women and the one secret they share. And follow two amateur terrorists, whose unlikely love story rushes headlong toward a drive-in apocalypse.
A bold exploration of authority and societal norms, this collection features a mix of horror, dark crime, and satirical tales that critique police and other figures of authority. Each story is a wild ride, blending humor and pulp fiction with a manic energy. David James Keaton's writing is characterized by a disregard for convention, showcasing characters in chaotic situations that reveal their flaws and absurdities. This provocative anthology promises to entertain and challenge readers with its twisted narratives and sharp commentary on modern life.
HEAD CLEANER is a hugely original blend of thriller, science fiction, and horror that takes our love of nostalgia to task for its morbid obsessions with dead media and dead-end jobs: Clerks meets Black Mirror (with a little Groundhog Day and Russian Doll thrown in for good measure): The last Blockbuster video store in the United States is hanging on by a thread. And after a crazy night attempting to track down a lost VCR rental to collect the record-setting and internet-famous late fee, three employees, idealistic Eva, cinephile Jerry, and their tyrannical manager Randy, discover that this machine may actually have the power to change the endings of popular films, which, depending on the historical basis of the film, might also be changing the real world around them. Or could this just be an elaborate, increasingly deadly prank? When they begin receiving videotapes and voicemails seemingly depicting their deaths, Eva, Jerry, and Randy scramble to keep the VCR from falling into the wrong hands. And as one action-packed evening begins to seemingly repeat itself (or does it?), scores are settled and unwanted confessions begin to fly, until a Final Girl finally unravels a grand psychological experiment orchestrated at the highest levels of a crumbling social media empire.
This book is poised to become a cult classic, capturing the attention of readers with its unique narrative and compelling themes. It promises an engaging exploration of characters and situations that resonate deeply, appealing to those who appreciate intricate storytelling. The endorsement from William Boyle highlights its potential to connect with a dedicated audience, suggesting a rich tapestry of experiences waiting to be discovered.
