Sunday Smiles

Rue Morgue (Nov. 08, Issue 84) has this to say about Orgy of Souls : “Like a twisted Gemini, two brothers - Samuel, a dying priest, and Samson, a superficial party boy - are seeking salvation. Samuel is hoping to live out his last days in service to God, while Samson collects souls to save him in an unearthly exchange. Featuring bloody, sexually charged violence that’ll give American Psycho a run for its money, this novella just might grope you into believing.” The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror 2008 (edited by Ellen Datlow, Kelly Link, and Gavin J. Grant) has been out for a few weeks now. While none of our stories were printed, the following Apex stories received Honorable Mentions from the editors: “The Listening” by Neil Ayres - Gratia Placenti “Memories of the Knacker’s Yard” by Ian Creasey - Apex 10 “Monument” by Nancy Fulda - Apex 10 “Ray Gun” by Daniel G. Keohane - Apex 11 ... (link)