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The cover of Apex Magazine Issue 154 features a digital painting of a woman with a golden halo, encircled by black birds in flight. The text highlights contributing authors and magazine information, with original fiction, flash fiction, and essays included.

Apex Magazine · Issue 154

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Author spotlight

James Newman

James Newman

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James Newman is the author of a diverse selection of horror and suspense tales, dark fiction told with a Southern twang a hint of pitch-black humor. His published work includes MIDNIGHT RAIN, THE WICKED, ANIMOSITY, UGLY AS SIN, ODD MAN OUT, SCAPEGOAT (co-written with Adam Howe), DOG DAYS O' SUMMER (w/Mark Allan Gunnells) and IN THE SCRAPE (w/Mark Steensland). Up next is the feature film THE SPECIAL (based on Newman's novella co-written w/Mark Steensland) and a new novella, RIDE OR DIE.

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