Sleepless

“One of the most remarkable prose stylists to emerge from the noir tradition in this century.”—Stephen King

“A stunningly original work of speculative fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review

“[Charlie Huston is] one of the most interesting writers working the crime/mystery/supernatural beat. . .. [Sleepless] is a serious novel full of ideas about our future, concerns about our present, and dead-on characterizations.”—Associated Press

“You’re not going to need a lot of caffeine to stay up for Sleepless . . . a powerhouse so exciting you’ll forget about going to sleep. . . . What separates Huston from his contemporaries is his ability to abandon modern literary conventions and adopt an approach to storytelling that’s unapologetic in its delivery. What’s more, his electric prose, coupled with ever-dysfunctional characters, brings about a no-holds-barred narrative that’s distinctively his own. . . . In a wide field of fiction, there’s no voice quite like Huston’s, and that’s on full display in Sleepless. If there was ever a book that begs you to stay up and devour it, you’ve found it. Equal parts gripping and imaginative, Huston’s latest will keep you up for days.”—Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

“Huston excels in creating a perilous alternate reality. . . . However dark his vision is, Huston’s hole card is always a grim, unrelenting determination to find decency and honor even in the most daunting of situations.”—Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“Too original and surprising to be called conventional . . . And what really raises this novel above that level is the depth and believability and even sweetness of this character and his little family—his wife and their new baby girl. I’m now officially a Charlie Huston fan.”—Ellenville Shawangunk Journal

“If you love a devilishly cleverly crafted mystery, pitch-perfect dialogue, and unlikely flesh and blood characters that slam at you out of nowhere, Sleepless is the book for you.”—The Advocate

“What continues to elevate Huston’s work . . . is a sharp eye for character and unexpected—but entirely logical—twists. . . . He is a standout young voice.”—The Denver Post

“What a fabulous read. . . . The ending is a brilliant shocker.”—Dayton Daily News