10 Review Copies of Broken Escalator Available

[Munsi]

I'm offering ten copies of my tongue in cheek look at urban survival-horror and technology-dependance, Broken Escalator, for honest reviews here, on Smashwords, and anywhere else you might want to post them. If you're looking for a quirky, and occasionally gory, look at civilization collapsing due to the underlying stupidity of the people who live within it, told through microcosm at a major shopping mall, let me know below and I'll DM you a Smashwords coupon so you can start reading now.

So you know what you're getting into, here's an excerpt:

“I would never,” the Occulist announced to his gathered people, “ask any one of you to do anything I wasn’t willing to do myself. Those of you who’ve been here since the beginning have known that from the start. Those who’ve joined us later have learned it. When we canvassed the hallways for survivors and supplies, I was there searching beside you. When the refugees came in, I was there with you to greet them. I will not, could never, allow you to take this risk were I not willing to take it myself. And so, since you have seen something in me that you feel is worth following, I will behave as a leader should. I will lead.”

“This is a dangerous task we’re undertaking, and we have no idea if one can even walk down an escalator when its stairs won’t move, but it’s the only chance of survival we have. I know some of you, in your hearts, are more afraid than you would ever say out loud, and your willingness to pursue my designs here today does you credit. It’s natural, it’s human to be afraid, but the part of humanity that makes us divine is our ability to overcome our fears and do what we must. We are doing that, friends, we are doing that. I have faith that we’ll overcome our fear, and I have faith that we’ll survive this. Rejoice, brothers and sisters, because today we go home, together, and when people ask in the future what we did when the escalators broke down, we will tell them, proud and free, that we JUST WALKED DOWN!”

Cheers erupted from the crowd, and I saw that some of the people around me were crying. I was crying myself, and cheering, because in that moment I finally believed.

The Occulist turned from his ecstatic followers, steeling his courage in what for him must have been a deeply private moment, and stared down the escalator at the first floor, so long thought unreachable.

“The time has come.” He said, quieter this time, “Let’s go home.”

Then he put one foot out and took his first step down, onto the broken escalator.

[Kellie]

id like a copy my email is kelleeh.73@gmail.com and id like the mobi format if you have got it thanks

[Jody]

I would love to review your book but would need to have a physical copy. If that is possible let me know. Thanks!

[Barbara]

Hi, Christopher. I read the book summary and was immediately intrigued. I'd love a copy to review (I have a Kindle). My e-mail address is bjmcdow8@gmail.com. Thanks!

[Munsi]

I've PM'ed all three of you a Smashwords coupon code. Hope you enjoy!

[Barbara]

Downloaded and digging in tomorrow. Thanks!

[Megan the Vegan]

Love to review this, but I have several other books to read and review first. If that's ok, I would love a copy :)

[Munsi]

totally fine by me! just PMed you, Megan.

[Barbara]

Hi Christopher. Just wanted to let you know my review is posted. I look forward to reading more from you.