Stories that Coddle.
STORIES THAT BITE.
THESE LONG TEETH OF THE NIGHT
by Alexander Zelenyj
For over twenty years, Alexander Zelenyj has been writing unforgettable fiction. His stories span the literary continuum, blending genres in new and unexpected ways to create what many critics have described as “unclassifiable” literature. Never afraid to venture to those places that few other authors would dare to explore, he weaves bold narratives that are by turns harrowing, insightful, and revelatory. They are stories that confront the most abhorrent of monsters, embrace the truth and the wonder of the human condition, and pose questions without answer.
These Long Teeth of the Night celebrates the first two decades of Zelenyj’s published short fiction. This special anniversary retrospective collects twenty-eight of his most remarkable stories, including new material and notes from the author that offer unique insight into the creative process.
Prepare yourself. The stories of Alexander Zelenyj are stories of the night. And it has teeth.
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In the premiere episode of the Fourth Horseman Press podcast, Associate Publisher Adam Chamberlain interviews author Alexander Zelenyj about his career, his influences, and his approach to his craft. The pair discuss Zelenyj's new retrospective anthology, These Long Teeth of the Night: The Best Short Stories (1999-2019), available now.
What People Are SayinG
ABOUT ALEXANDER ZELENYJ
“These stories play out like an R-rated Twilight Zone, grittily thrusting life’s toughest questions at readers with unabashed confrontation, and in the strangest of places.”
— Fangoria
“Nothing short of incredible… There’s not a dull one in the lot. Here’s another impressive collection from an author not nearly enough people are reading. Don’t miss this.”
— Horror Fiction Review
“A master of his craft… Zelenyj takes contemporary concerns, anxieties, and worldly ills to their absolute edge, and then goes even further.”
— Oddly Weird Fiction
“A creator of strange moods, imaginative settings, fascinating characters, and off-beat concepts... Can’t recommend him highly enough. I’m delighted to say you owe it to yourself to read [These Long Teeth of the Night]. It’s that good.”
— Amazing Stories
“The natural ability to effortlessly flow between genres is a rare literary gift and few are more skilled at this art than Alexander Zelenyj… An absolute master craftsman of genre-bending weird fiction… A beautiful, 430-page tour de force.”
— Ginger Nuts of Horror
“Some of these stories lingered long after completing the book… Incredible to classify and impossible to forget... If you intend to broaden your literary horizons, Alexander Zelenyj should be high up your list of priorities.”
— Ink Heist
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