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Shadowcat: Tales from the Edge of Sleep
There is a misty place between sleep and waking, where if you wander long, you may find yourself caught in a world of strangeness. You may meet the irrepressible Shadowcat, recruiter for the Catmasters Guild, who use cats as weapons. You may hear of a colony of spacefarers who have vanished completely, or encounter a sandwich with a terrifying ultimatum, or meet the last known human being in the universe. You may find that the voice in your mind is not yours at all, or learn that time travel has its drawbacks.
Seven short stories set in the future, and on other worlds, and in this one, which is strange enough when you think about it.
Seven short stories set in the future, and on other worlds, and in this one, which is strange enough when you think about it.
56 pages, Paperback
First published August 8, 2015
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Victoria Randall
17 books25 followersVictoria Randall lives in Seattle. She has worked as a registered nurse, waitress, house and sign painter, retail clerk, social worker, post office clerk, CNA and foster parent.
A graduate of Oberlin College, she is the author of The Ring of the Dark Elves, and the Children in Hiding series. Also Shadowcat: Tales from the Edge of Sleep, and The Golden Helm: More Tales from the Edge of Sleep. She believes in the power of story, especially science fiction and fantasy, to help us appreciate the textures of our own reality and create new visions for our lives.
A graduate of Oberlin College, she is the author of The Ring of the Dark Elves, and the Children in Hiding series. Also Shadowcat: Tales from the Edge of Sleep, and The Golden Helm: More Tales from the Edge of Sleep. She believes in the power of story, especially science fiction and fantasy, to help us appreciate the textures of our own reality and create new visions for our lives.
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October 25, 2015A Quick, Enjoyable Read
Most of these stories were excellent with satisfying conclusions. That is with the exception of the story "Villain." The author had a wonderful idea, but left the reader hanging at the end. Most of these stories are science fiction. They are well written and interesting. The last story was the best, but to tell you why would give it away. It does keep you guessing. The twists at the end of some of these stories are well done.
Most of these stories were excellent with satisfying conclusions. That is with the exception of the story "Villain." The author had a wonderful idea, but left the reader hanging at the end. Most of these stories are science fiction. They are well written and interesting. The last story was the best, but to tell you why would give it away. It does keep you guessing. The twists at the end of some of these stories are well done.
October 25, 2015
Most of these stories were excellent with satisfying conclusions, that is with the exception of the story "Villain." The author had a wonderful idea, but left the reader hanging at the end. Most of these stories are science fiction. They are well written and interesting. The last story was the best, but to tell you why would give it away. It does keep you guessing. The twists at the end of some of these stories are well done.
April 23, 2017
A feast of short stories for those who love imagination and good writing
This collection of short stories is like a dish of treats that can be sampled and savored when you don't have a lot of time to dig into a story. Each of these was a surprise to me, and with several of them - the sandwich story, for example - I ended up laughing aloud. The last story made me blink; the collection had no story in it that I did not enjoy.
The science side of 'science fiction', especially in Scary Red Things, has an excellent foundation. All of the stories tickled my imagination. I was sorry when I finished this. I hope that Victoria Randall will be putting out more stories... Or perhaps taking and adding to those that are in this collection.
This collection of short stories is like a dish of treats that can be sampled and savored when you don't have a lot of time to dig into a story. Each of these was a surprise to me, and with several of them - the sandwich story, for example - I ended up laughing aloud. The last story made me blink; the collection had no story in it that I did not enjoy.
The science side of 'science fiction', especially in Scary Red Things, has an excellent foundation. All of the stories tickled my imagination. I was sorry when I finished this. I hope that Victoria Randall will be putting out more stories... Or perhaps taking and adding to those that are in this collection.
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