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Dark Shadows: The Labyrinth of Souls can now be picked up here, as a free PDF:
http://home.triad.rr.com/smrainey/dslabyrinth.htm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/damnedrodan/ds01.jpg)
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Mark, why not find another publisher for this book, like Tor, Lara's current publisher, or Pomegranate?
David
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I've explored several other avenues, including Tor. There may be other options coming up -- not necessarily for this book, but equally enticing. :)
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Thanks for putting this up, Mark. Can't wait to read it even though I'm still wallowing in DS literature I picked up at the fest.
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Thanks for putting this up, Mark. Can't wait to read it even though I'm still wallowing in DS literature I picked up at the fest.
I'm right there w/ya BJ, still reading RJ's book, then will read David Selby's. But I did print up Mark's and am looking forward to reading it too. ;) Thanks Mark.
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Thanks, Mark! I printed it out the first time you gave it to us and, of course, I can't find where I had put it. Now I've got it again!
Gerard
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Thanks Mark! I can't wait read this one!
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NOTE: I discovered an error in the original PDF download file; a line of dialogue was inexplicably excised, evidently during the conversion process, as it appears correctly in the original MS Word file. At the top of page 22, the dialogue should read as follows:
Her laugh rang with falseness. "I took a walk alone, she said. "But even if I did see Barnabas, why do you ask as if it were against the law? There's no reason I shouldn't see him, is there?"
"I just want you to be honest with me, Carolyn. As you know, there are no secrets between Barnabas and myself. I would certainly never judge you for going to him. He can be very...persuasive...when he needs to be."
"I'm not sure I understand what you mean, Julia," Carolyn said, her jewel-like blue eyes turning icy. "I don't do anything I don't want to do or see anyone I don't want to see. You of all people should know that about me."
This error has been corrected in the currently downloadable PDF file. I hope that's the only significant error present.
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I don't know if the error (now corrected) has got anything to do with this, but when I first opened your link, Mark, I got a message that said something like "this file is corrupted and cannot be repaired." When I tried it a second time a few minutes later, it opened right up.
Gerard
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Ah, technical crap. Gotta love that...
Hopefully, it's trouble-free now. X-ing fingers.
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Mark,
Read chapter one last night and am already sucked in! I'm really liking it, you're a very talented writer, just the right amount of adjectives, not like someone ELSE we all know, chortle! >:D
Anyway, am looking forward to really diving in to it over the weekend. ;)
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I too have now read the 1st chapter... and am totally hooked... I'd still be reading right now if I didn't have to pick up the kids from school.
Mark - you are a truly gifted writer! I can't wait to sink my teeth into the rest of the story!
~JosettesMusicBox
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Thanks, y'all. Bear in mind, since this never went to an honest-to-god editor, it's first-draft quality, and it's entirely possible there may be a glitch or gaffe here and there; don't hesitate to point them out if you find 'em. :)
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Those of you who are interested in Mark's work should send him a message off the Forum asking where you can find his short horror stories in anthology collections. The coming Halloween season is the perfect time of year to read them....... [_witch_]
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Started the first chapter--and I'm hooked! Thanks so much for sharing this work! [book2]
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Great book! I read the entire thing, and I have to say it remains very true to the spirit of Dark Shadows, tells a great story, and also is written in such a way that you can actually envision the DS actors speaking the very same lines. It's rare when I read a work that allows me to actually hear the voices of the actors portrayed in it, but I could hear David Selby, Grayson Hall, et al throughout the entire book...excellent stuff!
It's truly a shame that the DS range didn't continue, as you've captured the feel very well!
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I finished the book last night, and was very impressed. The characters were accurately written, which is far rarer than it ought to be. The plot was a good blend of old and new. I started reading the book on Monday night and finished it Tuesday, so obviously I enjoyed it.
Bear in mind, since this never went to an honest-to-god editor, it's first-draft quality,
This is truly incredible. I've read so very many books published in the past couple of decades with multiple mistakes that made me gnash my teeth, and I don't remember any in yours. Bother, bother, bother - Mark Rainey, you've just turned me into a less charitable person.
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I too have read the first chapter and now I'm hooked. I'm going have to make time inbetween classes and homework to read this! I really enjoyed Dreams of the Dark, so I'll have to make it a point to finish this one just as quickly.
And OOPS, I found a typo---
Page 5:
"Is Julia in her room?" Quentin asked, ignoring Carolyn's question.
It appears without the underlined Quentin in the story. Just thought I'd point that out.
Thanks so much for letting us know about this!
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Thanks for putting this up in Adobe, Mark. I have a series of text files of this novel from a long time ago, don't remember where you had them then.
I remember reading this way back when and enjoying the story thoroughly; as much as I did "Dreams of the DarK". (And I assure you it has more to do with the quality of the story than the fact that Quentin is a particular favorite.)
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Thanks, y'all -- your comments are all very much appreciated. And thanks for the catch, Brandon -- I'll check it out.
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Christmas, at least the Dark Shadows portion, was saved this year! The disappointing delay of "The Christmas Presence", I have to admit, sort of put a pall on the holiday (ALBEIT A MINOR ONE). Unexpectedly, I came across Stephen Mark Rainey's email address and decided to write him to tell him how much I enjoyed Dreams of the DarK. He wrote back, about five minutes later with a link to download his SECOND DS novel The Labyrinth of Soulls!?? I've not been actively involved in DS fandom, or any other, in the past few years, but I can't believe that this passed me by! I was also pleasantly surprised to find that it's set at Christmas time. So if any of you need a DS fix to get you through the holidays, here's the link. http://users.adelphia.net/~bbrainey/Labyrinth.pdf
I'm aware that most of you probably have this book already, but if even one person gets to read it because of this post, then it was worth it.
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to get you through the holidays, here's the link.
I hope you don't mind that your post was merged into this thread. But readers can now use the link in the main topic on p. 1 for even better results. [santa_smiley]
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I hope you don't mind that your post was merged into this thread. But readers can now use the link in the main topic on p. 1 for even better results. [santa_smiley]
No, I don't mind. I think it's more appropriate here. Thank!