After Peter David’s stroke at the end of the year, his wife Kathleen has been keeping his fans, friends, and family up-to-date on his blog about his recovery process.
PAD, as he’s colloquially known to his fans, has shown progress, from being able to grip the hands of his wife and daughters, to still making jokes and keeping his nurses entertained. The road to recovery is long and expensive, though, and Kathleen, rather than setting up any kind of donation fund or anything of the sort has a much simpler request: Buy and enjoy Peter’s writing.
Specifically, she points out his latest novels, sold directly through Crazy 8 Press, or through Amazon or Barnes and Noble. The books are all available digitally, but will also print-on-demand for those who like to curl up without the warm glow of a tablet screen.
Here are his current books, and both official and Kath-approved descriptions of them:
His currently Crazy 8 Books are
Pulling Up Stakes Part 1
Pulling Up Stakes Part 2 (Brand new)
This is one novel broken into two pieces. This is the cover blurb
Sick of vampire books? Movies? TV shows? Yeah. So are we. Sick of the entire unlife of vampires? Yeah. So is Vince Hammond. Unfortunately, Vince is in it up to his (wait for it) neck. Because Vince is a young vampire hunter who lives with his vampire hunter mother in an entire community of vampire hunters, who in turn are part of a cult of vampire hunters going back all the way to the French Revolution, which many believe to be an uprising of the poor against the rich but was actually a massive purging of vampires from the French nobility (hence the guillotine)
The Camelot Papers
A powerful ruler who’s considered by many to be simple-minded and vacuous and has serious father issues. A no-nonsense, polarizing woman who favors pants suits and pursues dubious agendas involving social needs. A remarkably magnetic leader of men with a reputation as a skirt-chaser. A scheming, manipulative adviser who is constantly trying to control public perceptions. A man seen as the next, great hope for the people, except there are disputes over his background and many contend he’s not what he appears to be.
George W? Hillary and Bill? Karl Rove? Obama?
Try Arthur Pendragon, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and Galahad.
Whatever you think of the state of today’s politics, The Camelot Papers shows you just how little matters have changed in the past thousand years or so. The Camelot Papers presents a fresh perspective on Arthurian legend by using modern day sensibility and combining it with a classic tale to bring a new insight into iconic characters.
The Hidden Earth Saga of which there are two published and the third is in the works.
Darkness of the Light (book 1 of the Hidden Earth saga) Click here for the first chapter!
Height of the Depths (Book 2 of the Hidden Earth saga)
These are science fiction mixed with mythological creatures and the fate of the Universe hangs in the balance. Big epic sweeping books with those great characters that Peter is famous for writing.
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Kathleen also asked for anyone and everyone with the means to spread the word. So, consider that done on our end, but if you all can get out and keep rocking that, it would be great.
On a personal note, I wouldn’t be where I am today without the writing and encouragement of Peter David. He wrote my favorite character at Marvel, Havok, in the 90s when I was introduced to him and fell in love with superhero comics. He wrote my favorite character at DC, Tim Drake, in Young Justice, the book that finally got me reading DC Comics on a regular basis and showed me that fun, friendship, and some good, old-fashioned teamwork definitely still have their place in superhero books. And after all that, he was one of the very first people to respond to my request for interviews back when I was running a lowly internet radio show and trying to get my journalism career going. So thanks, PAD. Get well soon.
January 4th, 2013 at 8:39 am
I wish Peter David the best for a quick recovery so that he may have his quality of life returned to him and his wonderful family. I will spread the word about this and his books to those I hope will take an interest. I myself think this would be good gifts to get for some of my novels reading friends.
Spreading the love,
Bobby-
January 4th, 2013 at 8:42 am
Thanks for the opportunity to help. Just bought Darkness of Light for my Kindle.
January 4th, 2013 at 9:10 am
Peter David is one of the best in comic industry.
I will always treasure the stories he did with Aquaman, both the regular book and the maxi series Atlantis Chronicles which was absolutely amazing.
He doesn’t seem to get enough credit for what he did for Aquaman then.
Get better soon, you still have many stories within you that I bet will blow our proverbial socks off.
January 4th, 2013 at 10:11 am
My fave novel still has to be “Howling Mad”! Great twist on the werewolf genre!
January 4th, 2013 at 10:45 am
Several years ago I started a slow switch from Marvel to DC Comics. As time progressed, more and more of the Marvel titles were cut. I only read one anymore, and that is solely because of Peter David. Before I knew the names Miller or Gaiman, I knew Peter David. He is my favorite author, and I continue to read his work faithfully. I wish him speedy recovery, and prayers for both he and his family.
January 4th, 2013 at 11:14 am
Author of some of my favorite Star Trek novels…Q in Law, Q-Squared, and the Imzadi series.
January 4th, 2013 at 11:15 am
I did not know this had happened. I met once at Emerald Con back in 2006. Very appreciative of his fans but he don’t take no crap from the stupid ones.
January 4th, 2013 at 11:46 am
For quick access, here’s an Amazon Wish List linking to all of these books for the Kindle:
http://amzn.com/w/26DMPRNYA8398
-jah
January 4th, 2013 at 11:58 am
Bought the first part of “Pulling Up Stakes” for myself and some friends. Only $0.99.
January 4th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Thanks for the update! My husband and I are happy his recovery is going well. When Jacob and I met, one of the very first things we had in common was Peter David. He couldn’t believe that the book on tape I was listening to (Imzadi) was also written by the man responsible for so many of his favorite comics. PAD is a reader’s dream, and we both wish him and his family all the best.
January 4th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Hope he recovers well. Best of luck, PAD!
January 4th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
His Aquaman run is the absolute best!
Get Well soon Peter!
January 4th, 2013 at 9:27 pm
Peter David’s X-Factor comics is one of the earliest comics i collected way back. I have his Ground Zero story from the Incredible Hulk. He’s one of the best writers in the industry. Get well Peter!!!
January 5th, 2013 at 10:40 am
I just picked up Darkness of Light on the kindle too. There’s no reason for anyone who’s ever enjoyed a Peter David comic not to drop a few quick bucks and get it.
January 6th, 2013 at 5:33 am
Kathleen has been keeping his fans, friends, and family up-to-date on his blog about his recovery process.
January 7th, 2013 at 4:36 am
Pulling up Stakes is awesome, a great concept executed brilliantly. But be warned that this is really one story split into two halves. If you read only part one, the story stops right in the middle with a fat To Be Continued.
So you better buy both books at once.
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