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The Legend of Charlie Fish by Josh Rountree

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19 May 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

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Prizes: Print (1 copy), Digital (3 copies) — Available in 177 countries

fiction fantasy historical
adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

192 pages | first published 2023

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We're giving away 1 physical copy (within the US only) and 3 digital copies (anywhere) of Josh Rountree's fantastic first novel THE LEGEND OF CHARLIE FISH.

“Odd, creepy, funny, The Black Lagoon meets the Six Gun universe. High up on the way-cool factor. You need this.”
—Joe R. Lansdale, Edgar Award–winning author of the Hap and Leonard series

“A fantastic work of dark historical fiction, in the spirit of Lansdale, Gorman, Pronzini, and McMurtry.”
—Brian Keene, author of the Rising series


“Rountree excels at creating new mythology and folktales that feel like they’ve always existed, and The Legend of Charlie Fish is no exception. A tense, exciting, and gorgeous read that will sweep you up immediately and not let go, lingering even after you turn the last page.”
—A. C. Wise, author of
Wendy, Darling

“A winsome tale of wondrous misfits and unlikely kinships, The Legend of Charlie Fish channels all the wit and melancholy of the great Charles Portis. Part adventure story, part lament, the whole is a triumph of voice and heart.”
—Andy Davidson, author of
The Hollow Kind

"
Rountree’s colorful palette brings together Western and fantasy elements to create a magical tale about the deep bonds forged by circumstance.”
Library Journal

“Josh Rountree knows how to spin a yarn. Great storytelling ability bringing Charlie Fish to life so I could fall in love with him. More of his adventures would be awesome! Highly recommend this to people who enjoy magic, whimsy, characters to invest in, and an emotional journey.”
Mother Horror

Book description

As an unlikely found-family flees toward Galveston, a psychic young girl bonds with Charlie Fish, an enigmatic gill-man. Meanwhile, they are pursued by bounty hunters determined to profit from the spectacle of Charlie. But the Great Storm—the wors...

Prizes

Format: Print

Number of copies: 1

Delivery: USPS Media Mail

Eligible countries: United States

1.02k entries


Format: Digital

Number of copies: 3

Delivery: Email with .epub/.mobi/.pdf file attached (format is winners choice)

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