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"TSUNAMI"

by J.O Mantel

Genre: Short Story, Suspense/Drama

Release Date: January 30, 2017 

December 26, 2004.

It's just another day in paradise. Mitch and Amber couldn't be happier. They are newlyweds, expecting their first child and honeymooning in Thailand.

As they enjoy their romantic getaway on the peaceful island, plans are made for their future together. 

But on the morning of Boxing Day, December 26, 2004, tragedy strikes. The remote and peaceful island is struck with one of the worlds largest and deadliest earthquakes which triggers a devastating Tsunami.

Amber is trapped in her hotel room and is unable to contact Mitch. She slowly starts to panic, causing stress to her unborn child. 

As the Tsunami causes mass destruction across the island, Amber finds herself going into premature labor. Suddenly, the newlywed's romantic honeymoon, becomes an emotionally gripping race for survival. 

“It is only a short novella, but Mr Mantel has been able to put so much into it that you will be emotionally exhausted once it has finished. BRILLIANT is the only way to describe this story.” - Reading is Our Satisfaction

“What a wonderful quick read. This author puts you right in the middle of the action.” - Amazon Review

“One word for this short story – WOW.” - Amazon Review

My Rating: 

My Thoughts: Short Story Based On Tragic World Disaster

      Short reads are always hard to review fairly, because they don't have the benefit of page length to truly engage the reader. With that being said, this story didn't hit it's main point till halfway through and then ended on a quick note.
     My main issue is that the main couple's sex life is in more detail than the actual natural disaster. Don't get me wrong I'm okay with a couple being on their honeymoon/babymoon. However, when the story is supposed to be focused on how they survive something unimaginable, I'd prefer more content on that portion of the book. Especially when I was pulled into that part of the story wondering if they would have a HEA, I truly could have done without knowing just how hot and heavy they could get every time they were alone or together. 

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"Misc. Monday": The History Major by Michael Phillip Cash

Genre: Supernatural, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Short Read. 132 pages.

Price: $1.99 ebook (at time of post)

Publisher & Date: Red Feather Publishing. January 4, 2016.

Book Link: Click Here

Listed Rating:  

Price I Paid:  Zip,**I received a free copy in return for an honest review**

My Rating:   

My Thoughts: Everyone and Everything Has A History

      This is not my first novel or novella written by Michael Cash, so I've come to know his style of writing. That being stated the story does start off slow and a bit confusing but it all has a "Major" point. Infusing a life lesson into supernatural situation lends to a Twilight Zone kind of storyline.
      Awakening with the mother of all hangover, Amanda Greene finds herself in her dorm room but not. Everything looks similar but different, her room mate is a stranger and she can't recall much from the night before. All Amanda can remember is that she had a bad fight with her boyfriend, Patrick, and that she drank waaay too much. Amanda finds herself heading to her first class and realizes its History 101, a class she purposeful did not signup for. Feeling stalked by a ominous shadow, she shakes off the sensation and heads to class. There in class she finds no one she knows and yet some seem odd familiar. It's there in the lecture Amanda learns her reality is not what it seems and history is more than a subject but something to learn from.
      Overall, loved it. I'm a history nerd, so anything with history in it I tend to gravitate towards. This novella was crafted like a Twilight Zone episode, confusing then teaching with an ending that is okay but just what the story needed. That said I know people so often hate the subject of history and its saddening since everything has a history, heck two seconds ago is history, so to dislike or disregard its importance in everyone's life has always made me worry for our world's future. So I love how well Mr. Cash intertwined history into helping Amanda recall her own history. So if you are looking for a short supernatural read involving a college girl trying to piece together her existence and figure out where she is before its too late, this book is worth a read.

"Misc. Monday": The Hanging Tree (A Novella) by Michael Phillip Cash

Genre:  Short Read, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, Ghosts, Thriller. 91 pages.

Price: $0.99 ebook (at time of post)

Publisher & Date: Red Feather Productions. October 6, 2013.

Book Link: Click Here

Listed Rating:  . 4

Price I Paid: $0- Reason: I rented the ebook using my Kindle Unlimited Subscription

My Rating:  

My Thoughts: Short But Great Ghost Story

      Centered around a curse born from a time of witch hunts and piety; This shorty is packed with suspense, in depth plot and characters you'll want more of. Definitely not your typical ghost story, but a great addition to the genre.

     Told from multiple character perspectives and from different time frames, the present is focused on high schooler, Arielle, who wants nothing more in life than control of her own life. After her parents divorce Arielle has been on a rebellious streak one of which is her relationship with bad boy Chad. Not wanting to have their relationship go too far Arielle starts to regret her decision to go with him out to the Hanging Tree. Though the two may be alone physically there are spirits lingering and they have stories to tell and warnings to impart on the two teens. 

      Overall, loved this book and for being a short story was wonderfully plotted out. This story could have easily been stretched out to a full length novel, but I enjoyed how to the point the story was. The characters each had their own voice and story that contributed to the whole plot. And the ending was such a great twist that it the story was wrapped up in a wonderful way.