Nick Mamatas is an author, editor, and anthologist. His novels have been translated into German, Italian, and Greek. His work has been nominated for Bram Stoker, Hugo, World Fantasy, Shirley Jackson, International Horror Guild, and Locus awards. Mamatas lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
While the novel places one foot in Lovecraft’s oeuvre, Mamatas
revels in the unfurling tentacles of his narrative, which is a
many-toothed, many-eyed beast all its own.”
B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog, The Best Horror Books of 2016”
Mamatas is sharp but fair, never mocking Lovecraft fans, but
pulling the veil reveals the complexities of fandom for the late
writer.”
The Verge, The 11 best science fiction and fantasy novels of
2016”
A great choice for readers who enjoyed Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft
Country; those who liked the dark humor, mystery, and speculative
elements in Ben H. Winters’ The Last Policeman trilogy; and anyone
who has ever been part of a fandom. The story takes an honest look
at Lovecraft’s troubling legacy of racism and sexism and how it
comes into play during this current revival in his popularity, but
you can also feel Mamatas’ true affection for the author and the
larger community of misfit horror authors.”
Booklist, starred review
Just what I'd expect from Nick Mamatas: sharp wit, biting but
humane social commentary, and, for the romantics among us, a
faceless narrator decomposing at the morgue.”
Matt Ruff, author of Bad Monkeys and Lovecraft Country
Dark and hilarious. . .I am Providence is that
murder-mystery-in-a-writers-convention you didn't even know you
wanted, but (like the human skin-bound book which propels the plot)
you really must buy.”
Lavie Tidhar, author of Osama and The Violent Century
"The central murder mystery is enjoyable enough, but secondary to
the laugh-out-loud skewering of convention culture, complete with
mansplaining panelists, petty writer feuds in the dealer’s room,
and the distinct odor of unwashed socially awkward nerds living in
close proximity for a weekend celebrating their favorite
(admittedly racist, overwrought) author. Mamatas doesn’t treat
Lovecraft like a sacred cow and the ugly aspects of his worldview
don’t get glossed over."
Tor.com
Mamatas provides a heartfelt homage to Lovecraft lore, perfectly
captures the antics of conventioneers, and comments on the
cutthroat politics of online publishing and the recent discussions
of Lovecraft’s bigoted views.”
Publishers Weekly
Anyone who has ever skirted the world of obsessive devotees will
find a lot to enjoy in this funny homage to horror and its leading
practitioner.”
Library Journal
Mamatas knows his subject inside and out, and that makes I Am
Providence all the more cutting. He's a fan himself, as well as a
skeptic, and he turns his considerable authority and satirical
skill toward skewering the subculture that's grown up around
Lovecraft over the past century. . . . I Am Providence is pointed
social commentary wrapped in a bilious in-jokebut one that's more
than worth getting in on.”
Jason Heller, NPR
An astonishingly timely book . . . The
murder-mystery-at-a-convention is a venerable subgenre. The best of
them combine solid mystery stories anyone can enjoy with a dash of
in-jokes, cameos, and thinly veiled versions of figures in the
field to assume those in the know. I Am Providence is among those
best.”
Locus
Its title taken from the epitaph on Lovecraft's gravestone, I Am
Providence is vintage Mamatas: funny, compassionate, creepy, and
satirical as it dramatizes the absurdities of fandom, publishing,
and literary criticism.”
East Bay Express
This meta novel comes at the perfect time: Lovecraft is an author
whose reputation has been under intense scrutiny lately, and it
looks like a read that will be a perfect take on his legacy.”
The Verge
If you’re looking for a wacky summer beach read with a dose of
horror and you love Lovecraft, I Am Providence will satisfy your
abyss of cravingswith some hilarious and pointed jabs at
Lovecraftian fandom.”
Fangoria
I Am Providence ended up being a smart, entertaining and truly
one-of-a-kind experience, darkly funny and unexpected. Not to
mention, very tentacle-y. I look forward to more from Nick
Mamatas.”
The Bibliosanctum
"Mamatas's latest book is dark and funny, a fantastic mix of horror
and mystery. It pokes fun at tropesboth meta or otherwiseand
successfully skewers some of the more ridiculous aspects of the
publishing industry."
LitReactor
Such a smart and fun book . . . it is very chilling, but the
mystery is solid . . . This is a book that you need to add to your
collections."
RA for All
"This is a book that you need to add to your collections and
hand-sell A TON!!! It will be a crowd pleaser."—RA for All, Top 10
Horror Novels of 2016
While the novel places one foot in Lovecraft’s oeuvre, Mamatas
revels in the unfurling tentacles of his narrative, which is a
many-toothed, many-eyed beast all its own.”
B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog, The Best Horror Books of 2016”
Mamatas is sharp but fair, never mocking Lovecraft fans, but
pulling the veil reveals the complexities of fandom for the late
writer.”
The Verge, The 11 best science fiction and fantasy novels of
2016”
A great choice for readers who enjoyed Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft
Country; those who liked the dark humor, mystery, and speculative
elements in Ben H. Winters’ The Last Policeman trilogy; and anyone
who has ever been part of a fandom. The story takes an honest look
at Lovecraft’s troubling legacy of racism and sexism and how it
comes into play during this current revival in his popularity, but
you can also feel Mamatas’ true affection for the author and the
larger community of misfit horror authors.”
Booklist, starred review
Just what I'd expect from Nick Mamatas: sharp wit, biting but
humane social commentary, and, for the romantics among us, a
faceless narrator decomposing at the morgue.”
Matt Ruff, author of Bad Monkeys and Lovecraft Country
Dark and hilarious. . .I am Providence is that
murder-mystery-in-a-writers-convention you didn't even know you
wanted, but (like the human skin-bound book which propels the plot)
you really must buy.”
Lavie Tidhar, author of Osama and The Violent Century
"The central murder mystery is enjoyable enough, but secondary to
the laugh-out-loud skewering of convention culture, complete with
mansplaining panelists, petty writer feuds in the dealer’s room,
and the distinct odor of unwashed socially awkward nerds living in
close proximity for a weekend celebrating their favorite
(admittedly racist, overwrought) author. Mamatas doesn’t treat
Lovecraft like a sacred cow and the ugly aspects of his worldview
don’t get glossed over."
Tor.com
Mamatas provides a heartfelt homage to Lovecraft lore, perfectly
captures the antics of conventioneers, and comments on the
cutthroat politics of online publishing and the recent discussions
of Lovecraft’s bigoted views.”
Publishers Weekly
Anyone who has ever skirted the world of obsessive devotees will
find a lot to enjoy in this funny homage to horror and its leading
practitioner.”
Library Journal
Mamatas knows his subject inside and out, and that makes I Am
Providence all the more cutting. He's a fan himself, as well as a
skeptic, and he turns his considerable authority and satirical
skill toward skewering the subculture that's grown up around
Lovecraft over the past century. . . . I Am Providence is pointed
social commentary wrapped in a bilious in-jokebut one that's more
than worth getting in on.”
Jason Heller, NPR
An astonishingly timely book . . . The
murder-mystery-at-a-convention is a venerable subgenre. The best of
them combine solid mystery stories anyone can enjoy with a dash of
in-jokes, cameos, and thinly veiled versions of figures in the
field to assume those in the know. I Am Providence is among those
best.”
Locus
Its title taken from the epitaph on Lovecraft's gravestone, I Am
Providence is vintage Mamatas: funny, compassionate, creepy, and
satirical as it dramatizes the absurdities of fandom, publishing,
and literary criticism.”
East Bay Express
This meta novel comes at the perfect time: Lovecraft is an author
whose reputation has been under intense scrutiny lately, and it
looks like a read that will be a perfect take on his legacy.”
The Verge
If you’re looking for a wacky summer beach read with a dose of
horror and you love Lovecraft, I Am Providence will satisfy your
abyss of cravingswith some hilarious and pointed jabs at
Lovecraftian fandom.”
Fangoria
I Am Providence ended up being a smart, entertaining and truly
one-of-a-kind experience, darkly funny and unexpected. Not to
mention, very tentacle-y. I look forward to more from Nick
Mamatas.”
The Bibliosanctum
"Mamatas's latest book is dark and funny, a fantastic mix of horror
and mystery. It pokes fun at tropesboth meta or otherwiseand
successfully skewers some of the more ridiculous aspects of the
publishing industry."
LitReactor
Such a smart and fun book . . . it is very chilling, but the
mystery is solid . . . This is a book that you need to add to your
collections."
RA for All
"This is a book that you need to add to your collections and
hand-sell A TON!!! It will be a crowd pleaser."—RA for All, Top 10
Horror Novels of 2016
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