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SuperGhost
Eraserhead Press
The New Bizarro Author Series
Author: Scott Cole
Imagine a giant amalgamation of phantom limbs glued together in the form of a 50 foot tall creature rampaging through a city in a fit of rage. That right there is why you need to read this book. The story of SuperGhost becomes even crazier at this moment in the novella. Scott Cole has assembled quite the story in a short amount of space. As the mad scientist Dr. Rains constructed a creature of multiple parts, so to has Cole in his story. SuperGhost is the culmination of too many rewatches of Ghostbusters , Plan 9 From Outer Space , and Godzilla and it’s even better than that description.
Dr. Rains is a Scientist with the best of intentions in mind, help relieve the pain caused by phantom limbs. After developing a machine that can remove the pain, he hangs around amputee support groups in order to lure people into his contraption. I say lure because Rains clearly has other motivation besides helping people confront their new disability.When Rains uses the machine on the wrong people, three friends band together to uncover the truth behind Rains and his contraption.
Once things are set in motion, which is pretty quick, the adventure and humor are almost constant. There are some corny puns used but there is also clever material in here that keeps it from being an adolescent novel. Nothing in the story is appalling or grotesque. Other than some language, this book is appropriate for almost anyone.
Cole does a great job of describing the action without breaking the pace. The creatures are described with crystal clarity and can easily be pictured in your mind, no matter how absurd things may be. I can certainly guarantee that no one has told a story like this before. It never goes where you think it will and always keeps you guessing and wanting more. I would love to read a series or sequel to this story.
With the New Bizarro Author Series from Eraserhead Press , new bizarro authors are being given a chance to get their stories told in an environment that is supportive of them and the genre. Scott Cole’s SuperGhost is a hilariously fun read. The plot moves along quickly and you’ll be whipping through the chapters in excitement. I didn’t know what to expect going into this as I am relatively new to bizarro fiction, but if this is any indication as to how the genre is, I am definitely a new fan.
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