Technology is a 21st Century god. It's a monster. Harlequin High, 1986. Kelvin Fish was the oddball, the weird kid that no one would talk to. Except for Patrick, who was determined to learn more about this strange child, and to befriend him. But Patrick would get more than he bargained for. Mama Fish is a story about the paths we choose ... about the changes in society, and in ourselves. It is told through the eyes of Patrick Beauchamp, a loving family man who, at his heart, is troubled by much darkness ... a man quite literally caught between the ghost and the machine. Read an excerpt from Mama Fish Find out more about Mama Fish Praise for Mama Fish: "In Mama Fish, his prose is powerful, flawless, sometimes humorous, and his pacing never misses a beat. Masterful storytelling can come from hard work and natural talent, and I suspect that much of Youers’ skill comes from the latter. ... I simply can't say enough about Rio Youers." —Fear Zone "It’s the speculative fiction bridge between The Breakfast Club and The Big Chill, full of truth, perspective, and an emotional resonance that will haunt you long after the last shocking twist." —Dark Scribe Magazine "I look forward to devouring [Rio Youers'] bookshelf as fast as I can acquire its contents. Go get Mama Fish, and go get it now before you miss out on this future classic." —Feo Amante “A compelling read, Mama Fish will hook you by the mouth, reel you in, and beat you into submission. You’re Rio Youers' “Catch of the Day” and you won’t want to get thrown back into the water until you find out the secret of Kelvin Fish and his mysterious mother.” —L.L. Soares, author of In Sickness "Mama Fish has it all: great writing, fantastic storytelling, top-notch characterization, and perfectly timed revelations. Rio Youers makes monsters out of megabytes and holds your attention until the very last word. If you can manage to put this one down, there's something very wrong with you." —Daniel Pyle, author of Dismember "From the first sentence of Mama Fish, Rio Youers captures your attention. Plainly put, Mr. Youers is a wordsmith—one of high caliber. His language packs a wallop of sensory delight and dread. Here lies more than a simple horror tale. Mama Fish is also a clever observation of a generation who are watching their children grow up in an increasingly technology and consumerism driven world." —Louise Bohmer, author of The Black Act “If the ’80s seems like a time filled with glittering smiles and multiplex anthems, Rio dredges the darkness that shored its foundations. The cold loneliness captured in Mama Fish feels like an emotional snapshot pulled out of time. The dysfunctional friendship between two young misfits stirred my heart in a most unlikely way. I won't soon forget this story.” —John Palisano, author and cinematographer “A thrilling and thought provoking read.” —Jake Burrows, author of Redemption Avenue "If you haven't yet read Mama Fish, you've done yourself an immense disservice. Rush out and get a copy of this story today. Thematically rich and so well-told, this is one of those stories that seeps through your skin, anchors in, and makes you think." —Michael J. Hultquist, screenwriter and author “Rio Youers is quickly becoming one of the best writers of our generation. … I’ll punch anyone in the mouth who tries to tell me [he] doesn’t deserve every bit of praise he receives. I will. Right in the mouth.” —Greg Hall, Choate Road "There may be a recession going on, but do not let that stop you from buying Mama Fish. Once you start reading it, you won't be able to stop. The character of Kelvin Fish makes Norman Bates look like a happy little Ken doll! Trust me, you'll get hooked on this fish.” —Mark McLaughlin, author of Twisted Tales For Sick Puppies and co-author of Monster Behind The Wheel Click Here to Order.