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Books > Fiction > Special features > Short stories
What the critics are saying about "Just Wait Until We Get Home":
"It looks like a really great book...judging it by its cover. I
haven't actually read it yet, but I hope to soon."--Boston Accent
& Times Tribune
"A subtle murder mystery with deep, complex characters and an
interesting, involved subplot make this story a real
suspense-filled page turner...or no, wait, hold the line a second,
that's a different book entirely. Uhm, I believe we have some sort
of mix up here. Sorry about that. Nevermind "--Southern Drawl &
Globe Gazette
"The book "Just Wait Until We Get Home " is an abomination. It
is in no way representative of the people of the great Midwest, the
heartland of our country. We are not all vandals and criminals. I
think Tristram Hoosier should get a day job."--Midwestern Twang
& Town Crier
In Tristram Hoosier's second book about his family and growing
up in Gary, Indiana, a neighbor's garage burns down, a grandmother
reminisces about how Tristram's great-grandfather was arrested
during Prohibition, an aunt makes a drug bust, a neighbor kid
builds a real, working cannon in metal shop and a church bake sale
turns into a disaster. "Just Wait Until We Get Home " clearly
illustrates that it's never too early to start procrastinating.
This collection of short stories follows a vaguely chronological
journey through the modern American landscape. The stories reflect
the themes of the sometimes brutal as well as humorous aspects of
coming of age in America, the crisis of the individual who attempts
to live an authentic life, and the realities of relationships
between men and women.
"New Quarter Note Tales" presents a collection of three new
novellas featuring Axel Crochet, peripatetic professor of music
history.
"A Faculty Affair"-As the new professor of musicology at
Rochambeau's Fleur de Lis University, Axel stumbles upon a colossal
cover-up when he discovers a letter suggesting that the efforts of
his predecessor to move the School of Music from the Faculty of
Arts to the Faculty of Letters may have had fatal consequences.
"The Music Man Mystery"-As director of a production of The Music
Man in Rochambeau, Quebec, Axel has to make changes when the
leading man dies a few days before the performance. Although the
police rule it an accident, cast members mutter about suicide.
Then, some information suddenly appears that makes murder seem much
more likely.
"Fire and Ice"-When fire breaks out at the tiny Galton School,
claiming the life of one of its students, suspicion falls on a
known pyromaniac. Then, the bursar breaks her neck on the icy front
steps. Axel, the school's music director, discovers financial
records-stuffed inside a hymnal and concealed in the chapel
piano-indicating that these accidents may have been murder.
A macho struggle for supremacy over a barbecue; a young boy's
daydream carved on a wall; a snatched moment of passion in a
cramped tunnel deep underground; two obsessive genealogists united
by a century-old tragedy; and one man's bizarre newspaper-buying
habits.
These unforgettable moments chronicle the lives of a diverse
range of characters, played out against a backdrop of over 150
years of British industrial history. The author explores the
effects--both protective and oppressive--of industrial communities
on those who live at the heart of them. His lucid prose vividly
depicts the humanity of the individual struggling to gain a footing
in this world of mass-identity, and the devastating consequences of
the industrial decay of the late Twentieth Century on those whose
lives have been built around it.
This finely crafted short story collection introduces a fresh
and youthful new voice in fiction.
Burying painful secrets from her past, Miya Carpenter appears to
have it all together now. She's finally found true love with her
street hustlin' boyfriend Jamar. Or so she thinks? Despite the
warnings from her friends and family, Miya is determined to hold on
to Jamar. But at what cost? And how much is she willing to lose to
be with him? Through her emotional journey and the unconditional
love of her lifelong friend Shante', Miya learns a remarkable
lesson in faith and the power of God, that will change her life
forever.
This book is a collection of 3 short stories: a blend of romance,
suspense, horror, religion, and mystery. Forbidden Waters Left
Hidden: a twin sister's deception and jealousy leads to murder.
Aleisha pieces out the puzzle. Later, Aleisha learns to survive
after all the deceit, pain, and secrets that were left hidden.
Mystic Realms: Vashti becomes suspicious and curious about the
death of her unknown aunt. Later, Vashti is able to get answers to
this mysterious death of her aunt by conjuring up her spirit from
the dead. Vashti decision relies on being with her beloved aunt, to
give up her own life, or to loose someone that means the world to
her. What price will she have to pay for what she has brought forth
to the world of the living? Creepin whose Sleepin: Getting Away
with Murder: a mother's past that reflects and has a strong affect
on her daughter's life. Leondra leaves home at 18 years of age to
live with her finance. Later, she gives birth to a beautiful
daughter. Will her finance find out about her deepest secrets and
her past life? She falls into a trap of deception. Will her secrets
be exposed
Russ couldn't remember ever having this nagging sensation before.
Something seemed to be looming, something ...something not
necessarily dark but disruptive was at work, and he couldn't put
his finger on it. It was only a sense-a vague feeling that the
applecart was about to be upset, and he didn't like it. In his
first compilation of short stories, author John Bruno shares
colorful glimpses of the fictional world of a diverse group of
spirited individuals who offer thought-provoking messages as they
experience both mundane and life-altering events-often with a
surprising twist. From Russ, who finds truth through hardship, to
Margaret, who embarks on a journey to find her independence, Bruno
combines humor and old-fashioned storytelling with introspective
questions about goodness, insecurities, and the fortitude of the
human spirit that will encourage others to contemplate their own
destinies and life purposes. Both inspiring and charming, this
compilation of short, short stories shares provocative reflections
and vivid revelations while revealing the eccentricities of a few
relatable and amusing characters.
The early 1930s Jean Morris, a proud farmers wife never knew the
secrets her husband kept from her when he suddenly died. She lived
in suspense, agony and heartbreak. It was a secret he took to his
grave. Later on two grandsons unravel the secret her husband had
kept from his family. It was a happy and sad ending for Jess
Morris.
Lena Gray was a happy go lucky beautiful lady that also had a
secret she kept from everyone. Dr. Jay is a cruel hearted murderer
that is serving life in prison. But what is more joyful, happy and
relaxing than a day of fishing with father and son. This book is of
love, laughter, murder and suspense, happy times and sad
times.
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