Death Metal Epic (Book One: The Inverted Katabasis)
"Dean Swinford has a great writing style. The story sticks to the essence.... I already am looking forward to the second part as I devoured this 160-page book once I started reading."--Pim Blankenstein,Lords of Metalezine"A superb first book in what will hopefully end up being the definitive trilogy about death metal." --Gabino Iglesias,Verbicidemagazine"Dean Swinford's debut novel stands tall and transcendent as a bold new voice of irrealism and the contemporary avant-garde. Intelligent and playful, he educates with one hand while he waxes hysterical with the other."--D. Harlan Wilson, author ofThe Scikungfi Trilogy"A bloody good read. Swinford's style is bold and original, his characters full of depth and intrigue, and come the end, you'll be chomping at the bit for the next installment." (4 stars)--Mike Kemp,Terrorizermagazine"Metal fans should find plenty to raise the horns about ... an intelligent book written by someone with a deep understanding of the subject matter with all the eccentricities and character(s) that come along with it." (4 stars)--Matt Hinch,Heavy Metal Guide(About.com)