Joe R. Lansdale es un maestro narrador cuyas obras se caracterizan por una mezcla única de suspense, humor y una profunda comprensión de la naturaleza humana. Su extensa obra incluye novelas y cuentos que a menudo exploran los aspectos más oscuros de la vida con un enfoque poco convencional y provocador. El estilo de Lansdale es inconfundible por su energía cruda y su habilidad para atraer a los lectores a narrativas emocionantes y cargadas emocionalmente.
The story features Joe Lansdale confronting the Great Old Ones, blending elements of cosmic horror with humor and awe. The narrative is infused with a sense of dread, creating a unique atmosphere where terror and wit coexist, showcasing Lansdale's distinctive storytelling style.
On the great plains of the old American west, enormous steam-powered robots march across the countryside. Their mission: to defend the populace against invading Martians and armies of killer albino apes! The Steam Man, a giant metal man operated by a team of monster hunters, seems to have the defense of the West well in hand, until a crazed and powerful vampire comes to town with the intention of bringing forth the apocalypse!