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American Hippo

River of Teeth, Taste of Marrow, and New Stories
By Sarah Gailey
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In an alternate 1890s America, hippos have overrun the Mississippi bayou after being introduced as a potential meat source. The vast swamp is ruled by these savage creatures, and Winslow Houndstooth is hired to reclaim it. American Hippo gathers two thrilling novellas, River of Teeth and Taste of Marrow, chronicling the daring exploits of Houndstooth and his ragtag crew of outlaws riding hippos, battling for survival and revenge in a wildly imaginative alternate history.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy speculative alternate history, imaginative sci-fi adventures, and action-packed tales with a quirky twist. Fans of inventive world-building and dark humour will find American Hippo especially captivating.

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Experience hippo mayhem with this omnibus volume containing Sarah Gailey's raucous novellas River of Teeth and Taste of Marrow for fans of alternate history and weird westerns.

Experience hippo mayhem with this omnibus volume containing Sarah Gailey's raucous novellas River of Teeth and Taste of Marrow for fans of alternate history and weird westerns.

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In 2017, Sarah Gailey made her debut with River of Teeth and Taste of Marrow, two action-packed novellas that introduced readers to an alternate America in which hippos rule the colossal swamp that was once the Mississippi River. Now readers have the chance to own both novellas in a single, beautiful volume.

Years ago, in an America that never was, the United States government introduced herds of hippos to the marshlands of Louisiana to be bred and slaughtered as an alternative meat source. This plan failed to take into account some key facts about hippos: they are savage, they are fast, and their jaws can snap a man in two.

By the 1890s, the vast bayou that was once America's greatest waterway belongs to feral hippos, and Winslow Houndstooth has been contracted to take it back. To do so, he will gather a crew of the damnedest cons, outlaws, and assassins to ever ride a hippo. American Hippo is the story of their fortunes, their failures, and his revenge.

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Critics praise American Hippo for its inventive and entertaining premise. Kevin Hearne calls it "a gift of violent, unexpected glee" with memorable characters like Winslow Houndstooth and a stealth hippo named Ruby. Charlie Jane Anders highlights its blend of wild fun and clever alternate history, while Chuck Wendig praises Sarah Gailey as "a writer to watch." The writing is noted for its sharp wit and blistering imagination. NPR describes River of Teeth as "wonderfully original," making this collection a "damned fine adventure for everyone."

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ISBN: 9781250176431

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 143.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Hugo and Campbell finalist Sarah Gailey came onto the scene in 2015 and has since become one of the sharpest, funniest voices in pop culture online. She is a regular contributor to multiple websites, including Tor.com, where her Women of Harry Potter series was named a Hugo finalist for Best Related Work. Her nonfiction has appeared in Mashable and The Boston Globe. She lives in Oakland, California.

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