The Dragons of Manhattan by John Grant - Screaming Dreams

The Dragons of Manhattan by John Grant
Winner of the 2010 Meager Puddle of Limelight Award!

A wonderfully funny, acidly sharp political satire. Can it be true that the right-wing US Administration of President Alfie Sedoma is under the control of shapeshifting dragons who regard human beings as prey?

Extract

There were disadvantages, Buster Maltravis recognized, to living in Manhattan – not the least of them being the matter of virgins – but these were far outweighed by the advantages. There were very good and very simple reasons, in short, for basing his operations here.

And there was a very good and a very simple reason why it always amused Buster Maltravis that no one seemed to notice him.

He had more power over the future of human civilization than all the leaders of the free world rolled into one.

And just about nobody knew it.

About the Author

John Grant is the regular writing name of Paul Barnett. Recently described as "the best-kept secret in sf/fantasy," he is the author of some 70 books, mostly as John Grant but with a few under other names, including his own. He has somewhat lost track of the number of short stories he's published, but is pretty certain it's fewer than the number of books.

Author's Homepage : www.johngrantpaulbarnett.com

About the Artist

Bob Eggleton is a Hugo award-winning fantasy/SF artist who works on both publishing projects and film concept work (such as Jimmy Neutron and The Ant Bully). He is well known for his excellent dragon artwork in particular, which is why Screaming Dreams chose to commission him for The Dragons of Manhattan cover!

Artist's Homepage : www.bobeggleton.com