Quartet Four short stories four explorations of the fantastic Leo McBride 9781520386133 Books
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A collection of four short stories by author Leo McBride. From a boy's supernatural connection to a grandfather clock, to a fantasy tale of an old man being hunted by knights, to a contemporary tale of the power of a photographer and a homeless man who may be more than he seems. Four tales to add a dash of wonder, a flash of fantasy, a question of what might be...
Quartet Four short stories four explorations of the fantastic Leo McBride 9781520386133 Books
Title: Quartet: Four Short Stories of the FantasticAuthor: Leo McBride
Publisher and Copyright: ©Leo McBride
Published By: Leo McBride
Price: $1.99 (Kindle)
Cathbad’s Rating: 9.5 of 10
A Review by, Cathbad
Quartet: Four Short Stories of the Fantastic
A great read – All four stories!
A Place to Rest: An old man seeks only for a place to be left alone with his demons. A long life, coming to an end. But there is more to this stranger than the little boy who discovers him imagines. This story is incredibly heart-rending. To think, that in so few pages the author can bring out such emotions – and in such an eloquent manner – leaves me in awe.
Acquiescence: “There is a story – perhaps urban legend, perhaps rooted in belief – that some cultures think that if a person's photograph is taken, then they also have part of their soul taken.” These are the words of Mr. McBride, himself, explaining the basis of this story. It is a study of a photographer’s mind – or perhaps his soul. Without a doubt, one of the finest character studies I’ve read.
Percy: The story of a man. Just a man, and homeless at that. Nothing to see here… move along… but wait! Who is this Percy? Who is he that comes to the aid of the young women who feed and shelter the poor? From whom evil flees? Oh, there indeed was something ancient in those eyes! Definitely my favorite in this quartet!
The Grandfather Clock: The most poignant thing about this story was the Author’s Note. Which I shall not give away. Suffice it to say, love is not bound by the separation of time.
These four tales are the works of one of the finest writers it has ever been my honor to know. (We both have stories in Inkling Press’s “Tales From Alternate Earths”.) I highly recommend everything this author has written!
I rate this work 9.5 out of 10.
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Quartet Four short stories four explorations of the fantastic Leo McBride 9781520386133 Books Reviews
Interesting stories. Thanks! The first one was my favorite.
The theme of reflecting on the past - whether personal or historical - ties these stories together well. Though there were times I wished the stories went deeper, they captured moments of transition with earnest poignancy. Definitely worth checking out.
Four unrelated but equally magical coffee break leangth reads. I really enjoyed each one of these tales. McBride put together a fun read with his own notes about what makes each of these stories special to him.
I think this is an author that has fantastic potential. He has a very warm writing style that draws you in with witty dialogue and compelling situations. Most of the stories have a nice 'twist' at the end. I particularly enjoyed the revelation at the end of the first story, A Place to Rest. A great read!
This author shows promise. This book can be read in no time flat. Each story has its own timeline, but all revolve around the notion of someone searching for something. The first story called, A Place To Rest stands out the most. I felt it had the potential to be expanded to a full novel.
Quartet is a great collection of short stories. I enjoyed each one. The variety packed into this short collection is considerable. It’s hard to decide which short I liked the most, as they are all very good. But if I had to decide, I’d say Percy was my favorite. Leo McBride is an author to watch for. He has plenty of talent that shows in his dialogue and descriptive writing style.
5 of 5 Stars
Wow, such a lovely collection of short stories. I normally am not so much a fan, but these stories were excellently written and very much painted a picture of an entire novelistic story. The author’s talent in creating a detailed depiction, with complex characters, in such a short time frame was astonishing. Well done! Each story is utterly different from the other, and the themes are unexpected when it comes to short stories.
My favorite was the opening story called “A Place to Rest” which kept you on the edge of your seat and had a very sweet ending that left you pondering about life. Looking very forward to more of the talented Leo McBride!
Title Quartet Four Short Stories of the Fantastic
Author Leo McBride
Publisher and Copyright ©Leo McBride
Published By Leo McBride
Price $1.99 ()
Cathbad’s Rating 9.5 of 10
A Review by, Cathbad
Quartet Four Short Stories of the Fantastic
A great read – All four stories!
A Place to Rest An old man seeks only for a place to be left alone with his demons. A long life, coming to an end. But there is more to this stranger than the little boy who discovers him imagines. This story is incredibly heart-rending. To think, that in so few pages the author can bring out such emotions – and in such an eloquent manner – leaves me in awe.
Acquiescence “There is a story – perhaps urban legend, perhaps rooted in belief – that some cultures think that if a person's photograph is taken, then they also have part of their soul taken.” These are the words of Mr. McBride, himself, explaining the basis of this story. It is a study of a photographer’s mind – or perhaps his soul. Without a doubt, one of the finest character studies I’ve read.
Percy The story of a man. Just a man, and homeless at that. Nothing to see here… move along… but wait! Who is this Percy? Who is he that comes to the aid of the young women who feed and shelter the poor? From whom evil flees? Oh, there indeed was something ancient in those eyes! Definitely my favorite in this quartet!
The Grandfather Clock The most poignant thing about this story was the Author’s Note. Which I shall not give away. Suffice it to say, love is not bound by the separation of time.
These four tales are the works of one of the finest writers it has ever been my honor to know. (We both have stories in Inkling Press’s “Tales From Alternate Earths”.) I highly recommend everything this author has written!
I rate this work 9.5 out of 10.
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