Sunday Book Review – The Fountain – Short Stories by John Maberry
Today’s book review is on friend and author John Maberry’s newest book of short stories in the fantasy/sci-fi genres, The Fountain. This book contains 7 short stories that will make you pause and think. The book will be live on Amazon July 10th for purchase, but is available NOW on pre-order. I was fortunate to be gifted a copy from John and I’m sharing my review here before I post it on Amazon.
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The Blurb:
Humor, twists and more in this collection of seven fantasy and sci-fi short stories. Karma can be painful in “The Fountain”–when a plunderer meets a long-dead shaman. A family adopts a retriever with special talents in “Lily, an Amazing Dog.” A vampire has a strange problem, in “Alfred’s Strange Blood Disorder.” A perennial favorite, dimensional travel, with a strange twist in “The Closet Door.” What could that column of fire be, rising from the Atlantic off the Outer Banks? Read “The Flame” to find out what it meant to troubled writer Carson. A wizard casts a spell that works well for a princess, but will it be as good for him? Check out “The Wizard.” Finally, “The Fribble” offers an alien encounter of an odd sort, to a pharmaceutical company rep searching for new drugs in the Amazon Rain forest.
My 5 Star Review
If you enjoy short stories in fantasy/sci-fi genres, and stories that make you think then look no further than Maberry’s tales which will engross you with stories about karma, greed, time travel, aliens and muses.
In this book you will read stories about: a dog with extra sensory perception, a writer battling his own sub-conscience, a wizard who wonders if the spells he casts for others will work for himself, a man who experiences 2 lifetimes by opening a closet door. These are just a few of the stories to stimulate your reading appetite.
Maberry is a prolific writer who knows how to keep a reader captivated till the end and finishes his stories with an unexpected twist. This book also offers an excerpt to the author’s next upcoming novel. As in true Maberry style, he leaves us hanging in anticipation with more to come. A great read!
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D.G. Kaye is a nonfiction/memoir writer, who writes from her own life experiences and self-medicates with a daily dose of humor.
38 Comments
John Maberry
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and wonderful review! Glad you enjoyed the collection. 🙂
dgkaye
My pleasure John. It was a pleasure to read. 🙂
Jacqui Murray
This is definitely on my list of short story books to read. Thanks, Deb.
dgkaye
Thanks Jacqui. I do think you’d enjoy John’s writing. 🙂 x
John Maberry
Thanks, Jacqui! Downloaded Twenty-Four Days; it’s on my to read list. 🙂
lisa thomson-The Great Escape...
This sounds really interesting! So creative. Kind makes me think of Ray Bradbury novels. Thanks for the review, Debby.
dgkaye
Hi Lisa.Thanks for visiting. And you’re so right! These stories do sound a lot like Bradbury. 🙂 x
John Maberry
Thanks, Lisa. I did ready my share of Bradbury back in the day. Must have lingered in the writing brain. 🙂
Judith Barrow
Interesting! Thanks for this review, Debbie. Oh for more hours to read!! x
dgkaye
Thanks Judith. Don’t we knowit! 🙂 x
John Maberry
You and me both, Judith! 🙂
Christy B
Great to learn about this book of short stories and be introduced to the author, Debby! <3
dgkaye
Thanks for visiting and your lovely comment for John 🙂 xx
John Maberry
Thanks, Christy! Hope you get a chance to read them. 🙂
D. Wallace Peach
Sci-fi/fantasy is right up my alley. Thanks so much for the great recommendation, Debby. Heading to my TBR list. 🙂
dgkaye
Wonderful Diana. I think you’ll enjoy John’s writing. 🙂
John Maberry
Thanks, Diana!
Annika Perry
Yeah! Short story collections are really growing in popularity and this one sounds a treat – a great one for sci-fi/fantasy fans and the stories mentioned have me intrigued. Also what a terrific idea to include a taster/teaser of his upcoming novel…might just nab that concept…??
dgkaye
Thanks so much Annika. I’m sure John will be delighted to hear. 🙂 xx
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Sarah Brentyn
Ooh! Short stories. ? Sci-fi and fantasy? On my TBR list. Thanks, Debby!
dgkaye
You will enjoy it my friend. <3
Sarah Brentyn
I think I will. So appreciate the introduction. ?
balroop2013
Thanks for sharing this review Deb. Short stories are so rare these days, would like to read this book. 🙂
dgkaye
I think you’ll enjoy John’s writing. 🙂
Sue Dreamwalker
Lovely review Debby.. Short stories are about all I can mange these days too.. lol.. As time is just speeding up.. And this sounds an interesting read.. 🙂
dgkaye
Short stories seem to be a favorite with many these days for same reasons. 🙂 x
Norah
Sounds like an interesting collection of stories. Thanks for reviewing, Debby.
dgkaye
And thanks for reading Norah. 🙂
John Maberry
I am humbled and amazed at the responses to your review, my friend! If I didn’t fully realize the power and value of networking, I do now.
Thanks to all of those who have expressed positive responses to Deb’s review. 🙂 I hope all of you will enjoy the stories. From what so many have said, I will definitely strive to alternate some short stories with novels now that I am finally getting the nonfiction train rolling down the track!
dgkaye
Proof in the pudding my friend. Glad to have you aboard the nonfiction train! 🙂
John Maberry
Arrgh! Fiction train! LOL. Too tired today. 🙂
dgkaye
Oh boo. Here I was thinking you’re going back to memoir, LOL 🙂
Tina Frisco
Woe, I’m sorry I missed this at the time, Deb. I love John’s writing and just downloaded the book. Great review! ♥
dgkaye
That’s awesome T! But no worries. John is going to be my author guest next Friday and I’m sure you will enjoy learning a lot more about him! <3
Tina Frisco
Fantastic! ❤
John Maberry
Thanks so much, Tina!
Tina Frisco
Most welcome, John ❤