Boys, Beasts and Men
Boys, Beasts and Men by Sam J. Miller is a short-fiction collection published by Tachyon Publications in 2022, comprising 330 pages in English. This debut collection features a range of narratives that explore themes of queer infatuation, heartbreak, and revenge, all set against the backdrop of Miller’s intricately crafted worlds. The stories delve into the lives of boys, beasts, and men, each navigating their own struggles and desires, creating a tapestry that is both haunting and thought-provoking.
Readers will encounter a variety of characters, including a foster teen who falls for a con-man and a boy seeking revenge against his bullies through supernatural means. The collection also addresses the aftermath of a shapeshifting alien invasion and the journey of queer artists forging new identities. With its blend of literary and science fiction elements, Boys, Beasts and Men showcases Miller’s talent for weaving original voices and vivid imagery, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction.
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2023 LOCUS AWARD WINNER, BEST COLLECTION
In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection, featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar, queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy readers, yet leave them wanting more.
“Miller’s sheer talent shines through in abundance . . . Boys, Beasts & Men is an outrageous journey which skillfully blends genres and will haunt you with its original, poetic voices as much as its victims, villains, and treasure trove of leading actors.”
—Grimdark Magazine
Despite his ability to control the ambient digital cloud, a foster teen falls for a clever con-man. Luring bullies to a quarry, a boy takes clearly enumerated revenge through unnatural powers of suggestion. In the aftermath of a shapeshifting alien invasion, a survivor fears that he brought something out of the Arctic to infect the rest of the world. A rebellious group of queer artists create a new identity that transcends even the anonymity of death.
Sam J. Miller (Blackfish City, The Art of Starving) shows his savage wit, unrelenting candor, and lush imagery in this essential career retrospective collection, taking his place alongside legends of the short-fiction form such as Carmen Maria Machado, Carson McCullers, and Jeff VanderMeer.
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