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Title: Ghosts of Yesterday
Author: Jack Cady
Narrator: Allan Robertson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-22-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes
Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
Ghosts of Yesterday is a stunning collection by multiple-award-winning author Jack Cady. Cady captures the sights and emotions of America, from the Pacific Northwest ("Jeremiah"), to the streets of San Francisco ("The Lady With the Blind Dog"), to the Midwest-heartland ("Halloween 1942"), along the roads and highways in between ("The Ghost of Dive Bomber Hill"), and back into the history of the American Southeast ("The Time That Time Forgot").
The stories that make up Ghosts of Yesterday create a detailed and realistic portrait of the world that, despite (and perhaps because of) their authenticity, manage to convey a sense of wonder and fantasy, where anything is possible. The characters and places that Cady brings to life demonstrate clearly why he is one of the most versatile and respected writers today.
Editorial Reviews:
Jack Cady's short story collection, Ghosts of Yesterday is startling. The stories are full of ghosts, specters, and shadows that are at once unique and familiar to America's folklore. Cady makes you believe anything can happen. His characters are at the mercy of a world that is magical and dark. Stories like "The Lady with the Blind Dog" and "Halloween 1942" are unforgettable, transporting listeners to places as varied as San Francisco and the Midwest. "The Time that Time Forgot" is a novella that tells of the history of the American Southeast - mystical and dangerous. Cady's stories are scrumptious and Allan Roberton's performance does them justice. His voice harbors the mysterious energy of the tales themselves.
Members Reviews:
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Just couldn't get into this book.
Thank goodness for Jack Cady!
It's the voice that grabs you, that trustworthy voice, hypnotic and resonant, calm and reassuring. The voice assures you that what you are about to read is the absolute truth, no matter how far afield Jack Cady ranges, no matter how fantastic the subject matter. The voice is in especially fine timbre in his latest book, Ghosts of Yesterday. Comprised of two long essays and nine short stories, the collection boasts some of Cady's best work.
For those who are comfortable jumping around the table of contents, read the essays ("Science Fiction, Utopia and the Spirit" and "On Writing the Ghost Story") before the fiction. The essays lay bare many of Cady's thoughts and feelings about the nature of fantastic literature. As such, they represent a virtual primer for the stories that follow, and will enhance your enjoyment of the book.
The stories predictably feature numerous ghosts, spirits and shades. Standout efforts include "The Lady With the Blind Dog," in which people who fail to pursue their dreams are forced to perform an odd, but vital, penance, "The Ghost of Dive Bomber Hill," featuring a benevolent specter who turns lethal to protect the surviving members of his family, and "The Time That Time Forgot," a lengthy, potent reflection on the agonies of war. Also of note are "Jeremiah", the story of a bartender who is haunted by a simple question posed by a preacher, "Daddy Dearest," in which a family is haunted by a reprobate father's ashes, and "Halloween 1942," another tale about the cost of war.
