Books by James Sabata

Fat Camp

Optioned For Film - Currently In Development.

Since 1985, over 500 overweight teenagers have come to Camp Wašíču, looking to lose weight, gain self-confidence, and turn their lives around. Phillip McCracken arrives, weighing in at almost 400 pounds; but the baggage he carries from the past affects him much more deeply than the numbers of the scale.

When a homicidal maniac hell-bent on revenge attacks, Phillip will be forced to either find the courage to save the people around him or fall victim to his own self-doubt... and possibly a machete.

Caduceus

Micah Kinzler thought he could make some extra money as a test subject for Nyarla Pharmaceuticals, but he wasn't prepared for the unimaginable side effects.

As his DNA quickly mutates, Micah becomes unrecognizable to himself and those he once knew. Stripped of his home, his love, and his faith in humanity, Micah is left adrift.

But an ancient call from the ocean beckons to him... and something new stirring inside of him seems desperate to answer the call.

WhoDunnHer??

WhoDunnHer?? The short answer was everybody.

Idaho knew a majority of the men on campus in the biblical sense. She wrecked marriages, ended careers, and ensured chlamydia's reign over this quiet town. Almost everyone hated her.

One man takes it upon himself to solve the grisly murder and ensure he clears his own name. He'll have to confront drug dealers, detox symptoms, and his own shitty belief system in a battle to figure out exactly WhoDunnHer??

The Cassowary

Three zoo employees set out to find the escaped bird before anyone else does, but local police and a crazed militia man have their own plans. None are prepared for what's waiting for them.

With the talons of a velociraptor, the cassowary is the most dangerous bird in the world. Six feet tall. 150 pounds. A seven-foot vertical leap. Capable of running 30 mph. And an expert swimmer.

And this one just got an upgrade.

The Javelina

In the heart of Tucson, AZ, a group of horror writers attending a convention will learn that sometimes, the real word is more terrifying than anything they put on the page.

Dangerous, unpredictable, and fiercely territorial, javelina dominate the underbrush, charging with an unstoppable fury, and slaughtering with their razor-sharp tusks.

In the battle for survival, underestimating the danger of THE JAVELINA will be fatal.

Just the Tip / Creature of Habit

JUST THE TIP – Harvey Weaver doesn't tip. Like, ever. Some people might consider him cheap. Those people would be right. It's worked out pretty well for him so far, but when a strange man representing a mysterious company shows up demanding money, Harvey's penny-pinching starts catching up with him in the most horrifying ways.

CREATURE OF HABIT – At St. Thomas' convent, discipline is sacred, routine is survival, and guilt becomes a living thing. Mary Patrick tries to silence her crisis of faith, but something is intent on feeding it… and it's burrowing deeper with every sin.

First Cumtact / Alienated

FIRST CUMTACT – Three explorers on a mission to find extraterrestrial life discover something exceeding their wildest expectations. Unconvinced even that will solidify his name in history, one of them decides to go the extra mile.

ALIENATED – Todd spends his days refusing to interact with anyone else. But when a strange grey alien rings his doorbell, Todd finally finds a reason to care about the outside world; just in time for the planet to be destroyed!

Otter Chaos! / Gas Station Dick Pills

OTTER CHAOS! – A relaxing getaway turns into a fight for survival for Louis Phillipe when he comes face to face with nature's most unassuming killer. Beneath that cute, cuddly facade lies a murderous monster!

GAS STATION DICK PILLS – Blake Herring has made a number of poor decisions in his life, but none as bad as popping dick pills from a weird-ass gas station. Now, Blake's penis has razor sharp teeth and an insatiable bloodlust, and there's nothing he can do to stop it!

Outrun the Reaper / Power Play

OUTRUN THE REAPER – Trevor is speeding up the PCH, hoping the drive will help him clear his head. But his joyride becomes a race for his life once he realizes that someone or SOMETHING is hot on his tail.

POWER PLAY – Hockey legend Thiago Rose is staring retirement in the eyes. But Thiago always finds a way to return stronger, faster, and better than before... no matter what toll it takes.

Hair of the Dog / The Thing in the Sink

HAIR OF THE DOG – Nate Woodhams destroyed his life with drugs and alcohol, but as he stands at a crossroads, he is faced with the ultimate question: Can he endure the pain that comes with no longer feeding addiction?

THE THING IN THE SINK – Neal's roommates refuse to do their dishes, and his place is beginning to reek. Little does he know, their mess will soon become his kitchen nightmare, once he learns something horrible is growing in the sink.

Souvenirs From Hell

Three ordinary men selfishly place their faith in forbidden objects: a handful of coins, a locked journal, a lost scroll.

Their arrogant meddling will shatter the seals of unspeakable horror as they quickly learn there are worse fates than death.

A Distant Rumor

Ten Short Stories About The Day Death Comes Calling.

Andy Rooney said, "Death is a distant rumor to the young." Some would argue death is a distant rumor to the living.

The Reaper rides with us at all times, his scythe drawing ever closer until the day it strikes. No one knows the day or the hour. No age is safe. No one is left untouched by the hand of The Reaper.

Shadows in the Stacks

If books have no power, why do they works so hard to keep them from people?

Edited by Vincent V. Cava, James Sabata, and Jared Sage, this collection of 21 all-new horror stories explores themes of grief, trauma, and resistance—serving as both a love letter to the written word and a nightmare of what happens when that knowledge is suppressed.

From the terrifying to the hilarious, these stories prove that the hands held in the dark are all fighting for the same right to exist.

Pocket Book of Doom

Three horror tales focused on love and the roads we'll travel to never let it go.

Limited Run.

Trumpus: A North Pole-itical Parody

After Kyle Gingerbreadhouse slaughters Santa on Fifth Ave, Trumpus declares himself the new King of Christmas. With the Naughty/Nice Lists in hand, Trumpus attempts to use the magic of the North Pole to become the most powerful man in the world.

But will he lose it all when Lil Mikey Sixpence gains the ability to certify the next Santa Claus? He has until Epiphany - January 6th - to find a way to stay in power or risk being forgotten.

Shattered & Splintered

Nothing is as it seems. Your reflection beckons you through the looking glass. Step through the cracks and travel paths where the darkness twists familiar shapes, where the once safe havens are overrun with danger, and the mundane objects of your life are forever changed.

Twenty authors share their view of the world through the shattered and splintered shards of their imaginations. Where does perception end and reality begin?