The Complex (27 page)

BRIAN KEENE
writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. His 2003 novel, 
The Rising
, is often credited (along with Robert Kirkman’s 
The Walking Dead
 comic and Danny Boyle’s 
28 Days Later
 film) with inspiring pop culture’s current interest in zombies. In addition to his own original work, Keene has written for media properties such as 
Doctor Who, The X-Files, Hellboy, Masters of the Universe
, and 
Superman
.

Several of Keene’s novels have been developed for film, including 
Ghoul
, 
The Ties That Bind
, and
Fast Zombies Suck
. Several more are in-development or under option. Keene also oversees Maelstrom, his own small press publishing imprint specializing in collectible limited editions, via Thunderstorm Books.

Keene’s work has been praised in such diverse places as 
The New York Times, The History Channel, The Howard Stern Show, CNN.com, Publisher’s Weekly, Media Bistro, Fangoria Magazine
, and 
Rue Morgue Magazine
. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the World Horror Grand Master award, two Bram Stoker awards, and a recognition from Whiteman A.F.B. (home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber) for his outreach to U.S. troops serving both overseas and abroad. A prolific public speaker, Keene has delivered talks at conventions, college campuses, theaters, and inside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, VA.

The father of two sons, Keene lives in rural Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

One - Sam: Apartment 1-D

Two - Terri and Caleb: Apartment 2-D

Three - Stephanie [Stephen] [Rose]: Apartment 3-D

Four - Mrs. Carlucci: Apartment 4-D

Five - Shaggy and Turo: Apartment 5-D

Six - Grady Hicks: Apartment 6-D

Seven - The Exit: Apartment 7-D

Eight - Phil and Beth: Apartment 8-D

Nine - Sam, Terri, Caleb, Stephanie, Mrs. Carlucci, Shaggy, and Turo: Apartment 1-D

Ten - Grady, The Exit, Adam, Phil, and Beth: The Yard

Eleven - Sam, Terri, Caleb, Stephanie, Mrs. Carlucci, Shaggy, and Turo: Apartment 1-D

Twelve - The Exit and Grady: Apartment 6-D

Thirteen - Sam, Terri, Caleb, Stephanie, Mrs. Carlucci, Shaggy, and Turo: Apartment 2-D

Fourteen - Shaggy: The Yard

Fifteen - Sam, Terri, Caleb, Stephanie, and Mrs. Carlucci: Apartment 3-D

Sixteen - Hannibal, King, Queenie, and Princess: Apartment 1-D

Seventeen - Grady, The Exit, and Shaggy: Apartment 6-D

Eighteen - Sam, Terri, Caleb, Stephanie, and Mrs. Carlucci: Apartment 3-D

Nineteen - Grady, Stephanie, Terri, Caleb, Shaggy, and The Exit: Cranbrook Road

Twenty - Mike and Bryan: Speedy Stop Convenience Store, 282 Main Street

Twenty-One - Terri, Caleb, Stephanie, Grady, Shaggy, The Exit, Bryan, and Mike: Speedy Stop Convenience Store, 282 Main Street

Twenty-Two - Shaggy, Bryan, and Mike: The Garbage Dumpster

Twenty-Three -The Exit, Terri, Caleb, Stephanie, Grady, and Hannibal: Main Street

Twenty-Four - Stephanie, The Exit, Terri, and Caleb: City Limits

Afterword