{"product_id":"odd-men-out-paperback","title":"Odd Men Out - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Betts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"It's impossible to say this too strongly: this steampunk-horror-historical-thriller crossbreed is an amazing book.\"--Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Civil War has ended but not because the South surrendered, instead it's on hold while both sides face a new enemy-the chewers, dead men who've come back to life. Cyrus Joseph Spencer didn't fight in the war and couldn't care less about the United Nations of America that resulted from it. His main concern is making money and protecting his crew from all manner of danger. But when tragedy strikes he's forced to take shelter onboard a dirigible piloted by the U.N.'s peace-keeping force. It's soon apparent that many more dangers are lurking and Cyrus must decide whether to throw in with strangers in a desperate bid to protect the country or cast off on his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The stakes are high and the action and surprises are nonstop as Betts skillfully mixes elements of steampunk, alternate history, science fiction, and horror.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A compelling story line, light humor, and a steampunk vibe make this an interesting and fun read.\"­--\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Let the situations wash over you-in the first few pages of this book, I went from feeling like I was inside Serenity or Firefly to experiencing echoes of BioShock. It's awesome and fun.\"--\u003cem\u003eA Geography of Reading\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Betts has built a vivid steampunk history of the Reconstruction, one where giant lizards and zombies roam a desolate United Nations of America.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Paul Melko, Award-Winning Author of\u003cem\u003e The Walls of the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Broken Universe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Matt Betts is a god of pop culture. His debut novel, \u003cem\u003eOdd Men Out\u003c\/em\u003e, is a glorious blend of everything that is right with the sci-fi genre. He manages to put together a book with shades of\u003cem\u003e Firefly, Miyazak\u003c\/em\u003ei, and \u003cem\u003eGodzilla\u003c\/em\u003e while keeping it fresh and true to his own deliciously askew voice.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Mercedes M. Yardley, author of \u003cem\u003eBeautiful Sorrows\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 226\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 19, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42712506662975,"sku":"9781935738466","price":25.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5b7bd297a91987b2a98ae2e82c0f41bd.webp?v=1765061918","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/odd-men-out-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}