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I was nominated for the John W. Campbell Best New Writer Award!

Grey was shortlisted for the Philip K. Dick Award!

"Armstrong's vision of the future isn't far removed from our obsession with "American Idol," "America's Next Top Model" and the romantic and rehabilitative antics of Britney, Lindsay and Paris. There are touches of early Kurt Vonnegut and Anthony Burgess in this novel, but "Grey" follows its own well-conceived satirical strategy." San Francisco Chronicle

"Equal parts ill-fated love story á la Romeo and Juliet, poignant coming-of-age tale, and disturbingly provocative glimpse into humanity's future, Armstrong's debut is simply unforgettable -- nothing short of a science fiction masterwork. A Clockwork Orange for the 21st century." Barnes and Noble Spotlight Feature

"A Romeo-and-Juliet tale of star-crossed lovers and their conflicted families plays out against a futuristic backdrop shaped by outrageous fashion trends..." Publishers Weekly

"A dazzling trip through a world alternately glamorous and grimy, set in a crumbling but media-saturated future, with eyeball-kicks galore." Locus Magazine

"This book is funny, gross, witty, crass, weird, beautiful, bizarre, and bloody: ergo--cool!" Yet Another Book Review Site

"I couldn't put the book down. This book will hook you early and drag you straight through to the end. Definitely a fun read." Douglas Lain, author of Last Week's Apocalypse

"A Clockwork Orange meets American Psycho meets Tank Girl." Book Stud

"...like a postcyberpunk Bret Easton Ellis." Chris Nakashim-Brown

"Celebrity worship, reality television, high fashion and corporate sociopathy all take a hit. I love a good tear-down of pop culture." BlurredEdge

"If you enjoy or, better yet, prefer a more literary than commercial read and you can appreciate a satirical stab at not only the fashionable elite of entertainment but a subtle yet obvious social comment on the general public and its destructive nature, then give Grey a read; it will not disappoint you." Book Opinions

"This is both an instant classic of post-genre literature, & an outrageous parody of it. It's Shakespeare on acid with tones of Burgess' A Clockwork Orange, spiced with tones of Gibson, Sterling, Neal Stephenson, and a crazed graphic artist who creates all the artwork with words alone, & quite an original work."
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Chapter 1 of Grey

By jon | July 19, 2007

Chapter One of Grey, a novel of the future published by NightShade Books in 2007. Michael Rivers, the wealthiest and most famous man in the world, is on his fourth promotion date with Nora, the love of his life, when something goes terribly wrong…

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Chapter 2 of Grey

By jon | July 27, 2007

Michael Rivers wakes in a hospital/color spa. He is alive, but his world has forever changed.

 

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Chapter 3 of Grey

By jon | August 3, 2007

Michael’s father gives him an ultimatum to save the family company.

 

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Chapter 4 of Grey

By jon | August 10, 2007

In an attempt to get to Nora, Michael Rivers instead finds himself in the polluted and dangerous world beyond the cities — the slubs.

 

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Chapter 5 of Grey

By jon | August 16, 2007

While preparing for his promotion date with another girl, Michael tries to plan a secret rendezvous with Nora.

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Chapter 6 of Grey

By jon | August 23, 2007

Michael suffers through his corporate-merger promotion date with Elle Kez.

 

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Chapter 7 of Grey

By jon | August 31, 2007

Michael and his advisor, Joelene, try to sneak
away from security to meet Nora at the SunEcho coffee shop.

 

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Chapter 8 of Grey

By jon | September 7, 2007

Michael’s father learns of his visit with “the enemy.”

 

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Chapter 9 of Grey

By jon | September 14, 2007

Hiro Bruce Rivers (the father) threatens Nora.

 

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Chapter 10 of Grey

By jon | September 20, 2007

Sabotage is discovered at the Family company. Michael’s advisor Joelene disappears as Walter Kez comes to visit.

 

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Chapter 11 of Grey

By jon | September 28, 2007

Sabotage is discovered at the Family company. Michael’s advisor Joelene disappears as Walter Kez comes to visit.

 

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Chapter 12 of Grey

By jon | October 5, 2007

Michael asks his tailor, Mr. Cedar, to design a deadly suit.

 

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Chapter 13 of Grey

By jon | October 12, 2007

On his way home from his tailor’s, another limousine seems to be chasing Michael’s car. Who is it, and what do they want?

 

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Chapter 14 of Grey

By jon | October 19, 2007

Michael Rivers returns to his Loop limousine only to discover that something is not right.

 

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Chapter 15 of Grey

By jon | October 24, 2007

Michael and Walter stumble upon Michael’s Mother’s carnival in the slubs.

 

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Chapter 16 of Grey

By jon | October 26, 2007

Michael’s Mother and the members of Tanoshi No Wah honor him at a dinner until violent satins attack.

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Chapter 17 of Grey

By jon | October 31, 2007

At the PartyHaus, Michael finds his advisor and locates his explosive nitrocellulose suit for the show.

 

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Chapter 18 of Grey

By jon | November 2, 2007

The RiverGroup Product Show begins as Michael waits for the right moment to blow up himself and his Father.

 

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Chapter 19 of Grey

By jon | November 7, 2007

Even after learning his father’s secret, Michael decides to end their lives…then Joelene appears.

 

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Chapter 20 of Grey

By jon | November 9, 2007

Joelene reveals who she really is and that she can take Michael to Nora. At a price.

 

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Epilogue of Grey

By jon | November 14, 2007

A year later, about to revenge his Father’s death, Michael arranges a secret meeting to see Nora again.

 

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