Reviewed by: BigAl
Genre: Short Story/Dark Fantasy/Science
Fiction
Approximate word count: Each story is roughly 2,500-4,500
words.
Availability
Coyote Crossing
Cannon Fodder:
Operation Horse Whisperer
Bright Moon
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Author:
“Marilyn
Peake is the author of both adult and children’s literature. Her publications
have received excellent reviews and won numerous awards. She’s been interviewed
on radio shows across the United States and in Canada.”
Peake
has four novels and several short stories available. For more, visit her website.
Description:
This is
actually three reviews in one, with a review of three short stories available
separately.
Coyote Crossing is the story of an illegal
immigrant’s journey across the Rio Grande, from Mexico to the US.
Cannon Fodder: Operation Horse
Whisperer is
Science Fiction with psychological and historical elements.
Bright Moon is dark fantasy, with the story of
a small faerie that comes to live with a poor Chinese farming family.
Appraisal:
Each of
Peake’s short stories I read shared some common qualities. They are well
crafted, with the obvious story being interesting enough to draw you in and
wonder how it will end. Each has a twist, with something completely unexpected
changing the direction of the story in the middle or an ending far from the
expected. Finally, each has a deeper level, prompting questions and thoughts
beyond the immediate story.
Coyote Crossing prompted questions and thoughts
about US immigration policy and the lengths people will go to for a chance at a
better life.
Cannon Fodder: Operation Horse
Whisperer set me to
thinking about the power of government and the costs of war.
Bright Moon raises issues of the role of government,
the power of corporations, and what we, as citizens, should do if the line is
crossed.
Format/Typo Issues:
No
significant issues.
Rating: **** Four stars
1 comment:
Hi, Big Al,
First, I discovered a spike in my sales on Amazon. Next, I discovered that you had reviewed three of my short stories here on your Blog and on Amazon, and that another reviewer for your site had written a great review for one of my novels. I'm sure there's a connection with the increased sales, and I'm absolutely delighted! Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews!
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