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Title: Gunfight at the Sugarloaf Pet Food & Taxidermy
Author: Jeff Carlson
Narrator: Chris Snelgrove
Format: Unabridged
Length: 34 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-08-15
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
"Gunfight at the Sugarloaf Pet Food & Taxidermy" is one of 16 stories contained in Jeff Carlson's Long Eyes and Other Stories, a collection of tales about strange worlds, biotech, commandos, and the girl next door.
Members Reviews:
Fun and more of Julie would be nice
I have had some correspondence with Jeff Carlson over the course of a promotion where he was giving away both hard copies and e-books. And, I told him I would let him know when I post a review (which means I did move this up the reading list). At the same time, for Mr. Carlson's benefit a brief explanation of the stars rating.
3 means I would likely check out other books by this writer, and possibly re-read the reviewed material. 4 means I liked it a lot, and will almost certainly be reading this author again in the future. 5 stars, yes we can safely say I would/will reread and love the book. You really don;t want to know what 1 and 2 stars mean, and it should be obvious.
Two of the three stories in the collection feature Julie Beauchain, a character whom I would like to see more of. Her setting (Montanna) background (from Florida and a woman of color-not a whole lot of those in action/thriller fiction), and career choices (Fish & Game and builder of automated decoys) makes her standout. her second story, A Lovely Little Christmas Fire, is her best. A nice mix of humor, action and good plotting/storytelling. Gunfight is fine, but feels a little obvious with the whole sherriif thing.
Snack Food is the non-Julie story here, and is well done. The humorous tone fits with Julie's tales, but the subject is a tad off theme wise for the collection.
Overall I think Julie, and Hightower the only recurring cast member in the two stories, could carry her own novel. A little more fleshing out of her background and character would be required but a novel would give Carlson the space to do so.
Here's hoping Jeff doesn't feel I was too harsh on him.
Poachers and Popcorn
You wouldn't think a short story involving taxidermy could be good enough to be made into a movie, but Julie Beauchain's adventures definitely qualify. She's an unusual heroine with a highly developed sense of justice. Reading about genetically modified termites might just keep you up at night. Don't worry - Julie Beauchain will take care of it. She's funny, sexy, and takes care of business, whether it be catching poachers, destroying termites or bringing down greedy corporations. The other title in this collection is called Snack Food, and could easily be a Twilight Zone story. Who knew an effeminate hairdresser could have such secrets? And he sounds like such a nice guy! Maybe I'll skip my next hair appointment.
