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Death, hubris, and the unfathomable dread of outer space. Welcome to the twisted worlds of Bloody Colony.

We reach out from the solar system into the distant promise of new worlds. While humanity might unlock the science to journey to new worlds, the universe is not so easily tamed. Book 3 contains seven stories of murderous deception, shattered skulls, and vicious beasts.

In “Exploding Head Syndrome” a mysterious contagion rapidly spreads throughout Cordelia Outpost, causing people’s heads to explode without warning.

Meanwhile, far from the front line of the war, Styx Station, also known as “The Short End”, slumbers in obscurity, until an administrator from Central Commissioning pays a surprise visit. Later, life on Styx returns to a familiar mundanity in “The Ins and Outs”, and concerns over another visit subside, but tempting fate is seemingly unavoidable.

On distant planet Gehenna, colonist Doreen Huckerby befriends a creature others consider vermin, but when the true “The Green-Eyed Monster” emerges, Doreen takes matters into her own hands.

When alien invaders threaten to destroy Gehenna colony in “Anti-Sceptic”, only Reginald McTavish can save his fellow colonists from certain doom. The conclusion of the devastating attack leaves “Claude” to fend for himself, but his journey to a new home is far from easy.

The most dangerous game is still to come. In “Flowers of Cardinal and Violet” billionaire trophy hunter Anderson Fairchild sets his sights on the mythical and lethal beasts of Gehenna colony, but will he survive the ultimate hunt to the death?

With powerful imagery and shocking twists at every turn, Bloody Colony is a must-read for fans of sci-fi horror. If you enjoy “Black Mirror”, “The Expanse”, or “The Twilight Zone”, you’ll love the unexpected tales of Bloody Colony. Be prepared to enter a universe of fear that will haunt you long after you turn the last page.

"It only cares how you die."

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What kind of book is it?

The book is a collection of Science Fiction short stories.

Is there a paperback version?

Yes, the book is available as an eBook, and physically in paperback and hardcover.

Is this book part of a series?

Yes, there are four books in the "Bloody Colony" book series.

Are the stories part of a shared universe?

Yes, the stories are in a shared universe and timeline, but each is a standalone story.

Is there a press kit?

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Where can I buy it?

The book is available exclusively on Amazon Books, here: Exploding Head Syndrome

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Books by Issac Grey Lambert.

The Porch Pirate Killer

Buried Dogs Don’t Bark

Beyond the Barycentre

Exploding Head Syndrome

The Amoral Imperative

The Christmas Selection

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TRIVIA

In “Exploding Head Syndrome”, heads literally explode. However, Exploding Head Syndrome is also a real medical condition, where some people experience loud noises inside their head as they fall asleep.

QUOTES

Dr Helen Zazzio: “There is a certain blissful naivety in believing there are good people, bad people, and a dividing line between them.”

Emily Angstrom: “The cold of space does not discriminate, has no interest in what memories bring you solace, what debts you owe, or which cause brought you to this place. It only cares how you die.”

EXPLAINER

A neighbourhood cat who occasionally visits the writer inspired the character of Claude, who guest stars in several of the stories in this edition.

This chilling Sci-Fi book series reveals the consequences of unbridled human expansion through twenty harrowing tales spanning three centuries and thirty light-years.

From brutal alien encounters to impossible choices, these stories take you on a journey through the darkest corners of human nature and out into the savagery of the unknown.

But be warned — the worlds of Bloody Colony are a labyrinth of horror, and once you enter, the nerve-racking sounds and terrifying sights will trap you forever.

Issac Grey Lambert is optimistic about the future, and fiction allows us to think through the ramifications of our collective actions before we get there.

Issac is a writer, musician, and artist. He is the author of the Bloody Colony book series, blending visions of the future of human colonisation with tales of hubris, greed, and arrogance. Issac's latest release, "The Porch Pirate Killer" is now available.

His executive editor, a local cat who drops by to supervise his writing efforts, is almost certainly using mind control to ensure a steady supply of fishy treats.

Issac's books are available exclusively on Amazon Books.

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Publication Date August 10, 2024

Language English

Number of Print Pages Paperback 608 • Hardcover 528

Genres Sci-Fi • Aliens • Space • Body Horror • Action • Monster • Thriller

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Locations Neptune • Styx • Gehenna

Publisher Quahx Limited

Formats eBook • Paperback • Hardcover

Writer Issac Grey Lambert

ISBNs eBook 978-1-917414-02-9 • Paperback 978-1-917414-09-8 • Hardcover 978-1-917414-13-5