The Revelations of Preston Black (Murder Ballads and Whiskey)

"The third entry in the Murder Ballads and Whiskey series, REVELATIONS, is a punch to the gut that feels glorious."-Dale Herring, GEEKDOM OF GORESometimes a battle between good and evil doesn't look much like the ones they show in movies. The good guys don't always wear white, and they don't always walk away with the win. And sometimes you're better off with the devil you know. The last time Preston went down to the crossroads, his best friend died and he nearly lost his brother. But Old Scratch doesn't take kindly to fools, especially not those who come knocking at his front door. And before all is said and done, he's going to teach Preston a thing or two about what it really means to sacrifice. Let Raw Dog Screaming Press author Jason Jack Miller take you to a place where love is forever even when death isn't, where magic doesn't have to be seen to be believed, where a song might be the only thing that saves your soul. MURDER BALLADS AND WHISKEY is a unique, literary, blend of dark fiction, paranormal urban fantasy and horror. It's Appalachian Gothic, Alt.Magical.Realism, Hillbilly Horror. It's AMERICAN GODS meets JUSTIFIED. TRUE BLOOD with witches. It's Johnny Cash with a fistful of copperheads singing the devil right back to hell. THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK is your ticket into a world where love can save your soul, where a song can change your destiny, and where evil still hides in the dark corners of the night.The Murder Ballads and Whiskey Series is THE DEVIL AND PRESTON BLACK, HELLBENDER, and THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK.Book Review: The Revelations of Preston Black by Jason Jack MillerBlu Gilliand for FEARNET.COMJason Jack Miller continues his fascinating exploration of ancient Appalachian magic, the power of music, and the war for a man's soul with The Revelations of Preston Black, the third book in his "Murder Ballads and Whiskey" series.If you haven't read the first two in that series, The Devil and Preston Black and Hellbender, I strongly urge that you do so. Revelations works just fine as a stand-alone novel, but the events covered here are deeply entwined in those first two books. You'll appreciate what's going on here more, and you'll thank me for introducing you not to just one good book, but a whole trifecta.The events of this book kick off when touring musician Preston Black, on stage with his creative partner and lover Katy Stefanic, references a deal with the devil. As we all know, demonic references span music history from the crossroads of Robert Johnson to the bat-biting antics of Ozzy Osbourne and up to present day. That they've been around for a while doesn't make them any more popular with certain groups, however, and Black's remark puts him and Katy both square in the crosshairs of a preachin' man by the name of Elijah Clay Hicks. Hicks has an army of believers and the Good Word at his disposal, and he's not afraid to wield them both in the name of righteousness.Katy disappears, and Black, naturally, goes after her. But his hunt takes him far beyond the dirt roads of Mississippi and Alabama - he's got to go a little darker, a little deeper, and he does just that in an absolutely riveting "baptism" scene that really kicks Revelations into overdrive. Black is soon joined on his mission by some unusual allies, including a trio of dead legends in Johnny Cash, John Lennon and Joe Strummer - men who speak to Black through their music (and, when time is of the essence, text messaging).

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Jason Jack Miller continues his fascinating exploration of ancient Appalachian magic, the power of music, and the war for a man's soul with The Revelations of Preston Black, the third book in his "Murder Ballads and Whiskey" series. If you haven't read the first two in that series, The Devil and Preston Black and Hellbender, I strongly urge that you do so. Revelations works just fine as a stand-alone novel, but the events covered here are deeply entwined in those first two books. You'll appreciate what's going on here more, and you'll thank me for introducing you not to just one good book, but a whole trifecta. Blu Gilland, FEARNET

From the Back Cover

"With crackling prose and razor-sharp characterization, Jason Jack Miller's The Revelation of Preston Black is a heady stew of a novel, filled with action, suspense, and good old-fashioned deals with the devil. Loosen your belt, because you'll be back for seconds!" -- Tim Waggoner, author of Bone Whispers. "THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK, Jason Jack Miller's newest book in the MURDER BALLADS AND WHISKEY series, is a beautifully atmospheric and vividly authentic Appalachian Gothic. Fans of his previous books will no doubt find REVELATIONS a powerful addition to the series. His masterful storytelling style is a magic brew of words, his prose is as deft as a guitarist's fingers and as haunting as an old blues tune. Miller has enviable skill as a writer -- the kind you'd sell your soul to the devil to possess." -- Mary SanGiovanni, author of CHAOS, THRALL, and the HOLLOWER series"The Revelations of Preston Black is no breezy summer read. It is a book to settle in with, to sip at slowly and savor (just like the two books before it). Like a good song, you want to just sit back and let this one wash over you." Blu Gilliand, FEARNET Sometimes a battle between good and evil doesn't look much like the ones they show in movies. The good guys don't always wear white, and they don't always walk away with the win. And sometimes you're better off with the devil you know. The last time Preston went down to the crossroads, his best friend died and he nearly lost his brother. But Old Scratch doesn't take kindly to fools, especially not those who come knocking at his front door. And before all is said and done, he's going to teach Preston a thing or two about what it really means to sacrifice. Let Raw Dog Screaming Press author Jason Jack Miller take you to a place where love is forever even when death isn't, where magic doesn't have to be seen to be believed, where a song might be the only thing that saves your soul. MURDER BALLADS AND WHISKEY is a unique, literary, blend of dark fiction, paranormal urban fantasy and horror. It's Appalachian Gothic, Alt.Magical.Realism, Hillbilly Horror. It's AMERICAN GODS meets JUSTIFIED. TRUE BLOOD with witches. It's Johnny Cash with a fistful of copperheads singing the devil right back to hell. THE REVELATIONS OF PRESTON BLACK is your ticket into a world where love can save your soul, where a song can change your destiny, and where evil still hides in the dark corners of the night.

About the Author

Jason Jack Miller knows it's silly to hold onto the Bohemian ideals of literature, music, and love above all else. But he doesn't care.    His own adventures paddling wild mountain rivers and playing Nirvana covers for less-than-enthusiastic crowds inspired his Murder Ballads and Whiskey series, published by Raw Dog Screaming Press. The next installment, All Saints, is due out in 2014. He is a creative writing adjunct at Seton Hill University, where he also mentors in the school's prestigious Writing Popular Fiction MFA program. Jason is a member of the Authors Guild and International Thriller Writers. He lives just outside of Pittsburgh with his wife, Heidi, and a cat. His blog is jasonjackmiller.blogspot.com. Tweet him @jasonjackmiller.

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