Category Archives: Short stories

“The Other Side Of Stone” by Linda Cracknell – Book Review #ShortStories @LindaJCracknell @PressTaproot #TheOtherSideOfStone #BookReview

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Fictionophile

This book is comprised of nine linked short stories that form a novella. At the heart of all the stories is a water-powered woolen mill in Perthshire, Scotland. The Other Side of Stone spans three centuries in an intimate study … Continue reading →

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“Backstories” by Simon Van der Velde – Book Review #ShortStories

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Fictionophile

Can you find the famous person hidden in every story? And once found, can you relate to their struggles? 1) “The Guitar” – a short, small-statured boy from Brooklyn is bullied. 2) “Past Time” – a young black girl in … Continue reading →

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“Animal Person” by Alexander MacLeod – Book Review

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Fictionophile

Contents: 1) Lagomorph – A long marriage disintegrates through apathy, meanwhile an elderly albino rabbit named Gunther gives the couple a common interest. 2) The Dead Want – A young man travels far to attend the funeral of his first … Continue reading →

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“The Affair” (a short story) by Emma Kavanagh – Book Review @EmmaLK #ShortStory

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Fictionophile

A couple have been found dead in their living room. Was it a simple domestic misunderstanding or is there more to it than meets the eye…? This Kindle freebie short story introduces journalist Charlie (Charlotte) Solomon who works for the … Continue reading →

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“Everything My Mother Taught Me” by Alice Hoffman – Book Review

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Fictionophile

The year is 1908. After losing her beloved father, thirteen year-old Adeline elects to never speak again. Her widowed mother, now having to find a way to support herself and her daughter, takes a menial job at a remote island … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Crime 100th Birthday! Celebrating P.D. James

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Fictionophile

It is no secret to those who know me well that P.D. James and Ruth Rendell are my two long-time favourite crime writers. Today, August 3rd, would have been the 100th birthday of Phyllis Dorothy James, the Queen of Crime. … Continue reading →

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“Girl in the Middle” a short story by Evie Gaughan – Book Review

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Fictionophile

A quirky short story about a woman who discovers that not all heroes wear capes… some of them don’t even have a pulse. But they do have a name. Gerald.I learned about this little story from Nicki over at the … Continue reading →

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“The Boatman: and other stories” by Billy O’Callaghan – Book Review

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Fictionophile

“Everyone has to decide for themselves what happiness looks like.” Twelve outstanding and often poignant stories from one of Ireland’s master storytellers. The stories cover a wide range of topics, but many deal with tragic situations, regret, death, and loss. … Continue reading →

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“Betwixt” by Evie Gaughan – Book Review

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Fictionophile

Catherine Ryan, a solicitor working in Galway, has recently lost her husband. Still grieving, she decides to revisit ‘Hollowbrook’ a cottage that they went to together to rekindle fond memories. The night she chooses to visit Hollowbrook is ‘All Hallow’s … Continue reading →

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“The Lynmouth Stories” by L.V. Hay – Book Review

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Fictionophile

It takes talent to leave a lasting impression in a short story format. These three short stories are expertly wrought, with vivid settings and even more vivid characterization. All featuring female protagonists, the stories are dark in nature, though not … Continue reading →

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“The Rebels: and other short fiction” by Richard Power – Book Review

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Fictionophile

“A beautifully crafted collection that reflects the best of the Irish short story tradition.” The stories The Rebels – It was a time when corporal punishment and segregation in Irish schools was the norm. A time when schoolboys brought a … Continue reading →

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“Embers of Atlanta” by Laurențiu M. Badea – Book Review

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Fictionophile

“We are born embers, my friend, sparks kindling on the night sky, then fade into darkness.” The Daughter – Lisa, a young girl clutching her old teddy bear, wakes to a surreal landscape. Starting with the sounds and smells of … Continue reading →

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“The House on Pine Terrace” a thriller short by Phillip Margolin

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Fictionophile

Blurb: This be-careful-what-you-wish-for Thriller Short from bestselling author Phillip Margolin tells what happens when a cop meets the man of her dreams, who lives in the house of her dreams. Monica Esteban grew up poor, on occasion helping her single … Continue reading →

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“CWA Anthology of short stories: Mystery Tour” edited by Martin Edwards – Book Review

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Fictionophile

This exciting collection of short stories features crime writers working with a “mystery tour” or travel theme. Showcasing the diversity of the contemporary crime-fiction genre, these 28 compelling stories will take you on a memorable trip – and you’ll not … Continue reading →

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19 Crimes + a myriad more…

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Fictionophile

Well folks it finally happened. I have found a perfect excuse to blog about TWO of my passions.  Most people who know me have long realized that I really appreciate a nice glass of red.  This summer I had a … Continue reading →

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