The Great Escape: 15 Tales of Humor, Myth & Magic
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Publisher Description
Peculiar pet shops.
Troublesome dream homes.
And robot vacuums that just want to be free.
Looking for a captivating (and quick) escape from reality? These fifteen tales of myth, magic, and whimsy provide just that.
Amongst the award-winning words are stories of vacations gone enchantingly wrong, questionable business practices, worrying parental habits, misbehaving reptiles, and Norse gods in a bit of a bind.
This second short story collection by Tammie Painter (author of the humor-filled Cassie Black Trilogy and The Circus of Unusual Creatures Mysteries) begins with a brief introduction telling how these stories led to the creation of those fan favorite series. The author then launches each tale with a few words to share the twists and turns of inspiration.
The fifteen stories range from beguiling magical realism to laugh-out-loud silliness to dark (but not too dark) fantasy.
Some stories have a little violence (nothing gruesome) and mild cursing, but no "on-screen" hanky panky (a giant does have some off-screen fun, but I'll leave you to discover that one).
The stories inside….
The Great Escape Grave Bargains Buttercup: Queen of Death The Drive-Thru Window Testing the Waters The Back Room The Liar of Lilløya Space Walk Moonlight Cruise The Ghost of Arlen Hall A Case of Mamma's Love Dragon Trouble The Secret Eater A Feast for Sight Champ
Customer Reviews
A Delightful Mix of Stories in Classic Tammie Painter Style
If you're already a fan of the author, you know what you're getting here. But if you're new to Tammie Painter, expect witty and fun tales that will leave you thinking about them for days.
My favorites are "The Great Escape" — a more realistic (and hilarious) version of the robot uprising — and "The Back Room" — a trip in which everything going wrong somehow leads to the perfect outcome.
Each story has a brief introduction talking about its inspiration, which I found both interesting and entertaining. All in all, a highly enjoyable read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.