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Title: The Pyramid of Amirah

Author: James Patrick Kelly

Narrator: James Patrick Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-07

Publisher: James Patrick Kelly

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

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Title: Pretty Boy

Author: Orson Scott Card

Narrator: Scott Brick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-03-07

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

How do you systematically destroy a child with love? It's not something that any parent aspires to do, yet a surprising number come perilously close to achieving it.So begins Orson Scott Card's new story from the Ender Universe, a profound meditation on parents and offspring focusing on the childhood of one of Ender's Battle School challengers, Bonzo Madrid, and the circumstances that lead him to his unique place in the Game. Read by a frequent visitor to Ender's world, Scott Brick.

© and (P)2006 Orson Scott Card

Members Reviews:

Goes Nowhere

I was very disappointed by this short story. I thought it would give some insight into how Bonzo Madrid turned out the way he did. Nope. It had almost nothing to do with the Ender saga, other than IF personnel dropping in for a sentence every now and then. It didn't even address the teaser description, which implied that "loving a child so much" was bad for him, presumably spoiling him. There was no indication in this story that Bonzo was spoiled.

What was Orson Scott Card thinking when he wrote and released this?

That OSC is certainly a clever man.

What did you like best about this story?

In Children of the Mind and now again in Pretty Boy OSC has a way of turning villains into real, almost likeable people.

Any additional comments?

I have despised Bonzo Madrid since I was 12. He was mean to Ender...Ender, whom I love! Whats not to hate about the guy? It is interesting to have my mind changed all these years later.

BONZO




I expected that his whole story would

I expected the story to be told all the way to his death like other characters.

Why Pretty?

Really short back-story on Bonzo Madrid, one of the boy leaders at battle school in "Ender's Game." The story is about "Bonito" and his family, including his motivation to attend battle school. Who would name their kid "Pretty Boy?" :-) It expands the reader's knowledge on one of the characters. Enjoyed the story.

An Enjoyable Story

As I considered purchasing this audio book I was confronted by two previous and completely contrasting reviews, so I decided it was best to simply trust that Orson Scott Card would deliver another engaging and beautiful story, regardless of its relevance (or lack thereof) to his 'Ender' series.

The first line of the story is not obviously linked to the developments of the plot as such, and one can also make few assumptions about the story by scrutinising the title illustration. Without its link the the Ender universe, this story would probably not get so much attention, and I myself would not have chosen to listen if it weren't for my trust in the author's ability.

Nevertheless, 'Pretty Boy' is a sweet and beautifully written tale of a child trying to make sense of an adult world. The concept is not remarkably original, but Orson Scott Card's unique style and description of his protagonist's reasoning and thought processes makes it well worth a listen.

Scott Brick surprisingly pulls off the Spanish accent for the characters and reads with appropriate expression, invoking emotion without diminishing it through melodrama.

Not uplifting as such, but very pleasant tale.

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Title: Pogrom

Author: James Patrick Kelly

Narrator: James Patrick Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-30-07

Publisher: James Patrick Kelly

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

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Title: The Dark Side of Town

Author: James Patrick Kelly

Narrator: James Patrick Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-07

Publisher: James Patrick Kelly

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

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Title: Bernardo's House

Author: James Patrick Kelly

Narrator: James Patrick Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-07

Publisher: James Patrick Kelly

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

James Patrick Kelly, author of this Hugo Award-nominated story, is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Critic Reviews:

Hugo Nominee, Best Novelette, 2004

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Title: The Edge of Nowhere

Author: James Patrick Kelly

Narrator: James Patrick Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-16-07

Publisher: James Patrick Kelly

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

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Title: Crow

Author: James Patrick Kelly

Narrator: James Patrick Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-07

Publisher: James Patrick Kelly

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

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Title: Rat

Author: James Patrick Kelly

Narrator: James Patrick Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-07

Publisher: James Patrick Kelly

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

James Patrick Kelly, author of this Hugo and Nebula Award-nominated story, is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award, including for "Rat" (which was also nominated for a Hugo). His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Critic Reviews:

Hugo Nominee, Best Short Story, 1987

Nebula Nominee, Best Short Story, 1987

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Title: Carniepunk: Daughter of the Midway, the Mermaid, and the Open, Lonely Sea

Author: Seanan McGuire

Narrator: Candace Thaxton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-14

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

From New York Times best-selling author Seanan McGuire, a haunting urban fantasy short story in the Carniepunk anthology - for fans of all things circus, supernatural, and mysterious....

It's been 17 years since the last time Ada's carnival passed through her father's hometown in Alabama.... and no one is expecting the reception she gets.

Members Reviews:

An absolute re-read.

I consider myself to be a fan of Seanan McGuire as I purchase, read and enjoy almost everything that she writes. With this new short story from the Carniepunk anthology I am reminded of something: Ms. McGuireâs writing is lyrical and lovely. When reading the October Daye series, Velveteenâs books and Indexing, I find myself so lost in the intricate plot and character developments that I donât take note of her actual writing style. This short story reminded me that the author has a way with a turn of phrase and a descriptive style that draws the reader into the story without beating a metaphor or simile to death. I enjoyed these lines enough to re-read them: âAutumns are harvesttime, and harvesttime is carnival time. Even the trees know it, and they dress themselves up in reds and yellows and kiss-a-carnie gold.â

Daughter of the Midway is a short story that introduces to a âfamilyâ of carnie folk that travel to Alabama and find that the past has caught up with their main attraction and her daughter. It is a complete tale of transformation, choices and the shabby but genuine magic of the carnival.

I highly recommend this short but charming story.

Another great story by this fantastic writer

"Serendipity" is "the accidental discovery of something wonderful". I discovered Seanan McGuire through her pen name Mira Grant, and I discovered Mira Grant by accident, after purchasing her novel Feed, which I mistook for another novel of the same title.

Some writers are great... in one milieu, with one character, or in one story length. McGuire shines in short fiction as well as in novels (all writers know that shorter is harder), and can make us experience a world from behind the eyes of many different characters. The backgrounds, the plots, the narrative hook that captures your attention and reels you in - are all stellar. But the essence of these stories is always the people at their heart.

The person at the heart of this story is a girl traveling the carnie circuit with her family, and the upheaval caused by a couple of townies with very different idea about what is and what should be.

Once again, Seanan McGuire creates a completely original world ...

Once again, Seanan McGuire creates a completely original world. In the not-too-distant future, a travelling carnival is an anachronism in a changing world. Well-developed characters and the strong voice of the female narrator offer us new ways to look at how humans act out traditions, at gender roles, and how we connect to those around us. A wonder-filled thoughtful, entertaining read. Ms. McGuire is on my short-list of authors to pre-order. I'll read anything she wants to write.

... book it wasn't as fleshed out as her other fantastic books. I don't know if I would recommend ...

It was somewhat interesting to read but maybe because it's a shorter book it wasn't as fleshed out as her other fantastic books.

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Title: Knight (un)Life

Subtitle: Black Knight Shorts Vol. 1

Author: John G. Hartness

Narrator: Nick J. Russo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-11-16

Publisher: John G Hartness

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

This collection of Black Knight Chronicles short stories features the ongoing adventures of Jimmy Black and Greg Knightwood (Hard Day's Knight, Back in Black, Knight Moves).

Collected here for the first time are -

"Gone Daddy Gone" - a Black Knight prequel previously only available in the Twelve Worlds charity anthology. In this short story, Jimmy and Greg help a woman with a zombie problem, a husband with a wife problem, and a teenager with a step-parent problem, all at the same time!

"Movie Knight" - There's a demon on the loose in the hospital.

Jimmy and Greg have to kill it before it decides the nursery is a buffet.

So much for a relaxing night at home watching movies.

In this Black Knight Chronicles short story, Jimmy Black, Greg Knightwood and Sabrina Law must race against time to defeat a nasty Chihuahua-demon before it decides the hospital nursery is an all-you-can-eat buffet.

"Black Magic Woman" - It's the annual comic convention - what can go wrong?

You just had to ask, didn't you?

The boys from Black Knight Investigations get tangled up in more than they ever bargained for when they try to help a lost kid find his dad. Hilarity does not ensue when an ancient soul-sucker shows up to drain the local nerd population of vitality and life energy.

If you've ever wondered who would win in a knock-down, drag out fistfight between Jimmy Black and Greg Knightwood, here's your chance to find out!

"Turkey Day Debacle" - Jimmy and Abby go shopping for a Thanksgiving meal in this hilarious holiday short.

This collection also includes the first chapter of Hard Day's Knight, Black Knight Chronicles Vol. 1.

Members Reviews:

Eh

Same old, same old.

A ridiculous amount of hot chicks, (if you're into chic's, yay for you).

If you're into men, well, you're given an abundance amount of fat men, old men, skinny men with big noses blah blah blah.

Good thing the stories were at least action packed or I would have returned this because I'm definitely not the target audience for this tale.