Writers and Readers discussion

An Odder Quintet is now available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Throughout today I'll be celebrating the release in the event thread over on KUF:

http://www.kuforum.co.uk/kindleusersf...

I hope you'll pop by, join in the fun and maybe win one of the prizes I will be handing out to visitors!

AN ODDER QUINTET

An Odder Quintet explores a world of dark and strange happenings. From new technology to ancient legends, nothing is quite what it seems.

Prisons without Walls
A prisoner serving a life sentence takes part in an experimental programme that manipulates the perception of time to rehabilitate prisoners and ensure they never reoffend.

The Tapestry
Legend speaks of a Great Loom, operated by three women who guide the fate of every living person. The secret kept for thousands of years has now been found by someone with his own designs for it.

Ghost in the Cloud
Everyone knows not to click on links in strange emails, but what do you do when the link comes from your dead husband?

In the Depths
This story continues from ‘Forced Entry’ in ‘An Odd Quartet’.
Bravo Team took part in a hostage rescue mission in what they thought was a normal suburban house, now trapped in the basement they try to find a way out and only discover only more insanity.

Not Welcome at the Gate
This story continues from ‘The Reluctant Demon’ in ‘An Odd Quartet’.
Morlock failed his possession exam in the most spectacular way possible, now ninety years later he faces returning to Hell.

An Odder Quintet is available from:
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/13QJbwD
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/13QJnMi
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/17eCX6E

For the next event in 'An Odder Quintet' launch event is to name a drabble to be written later today. If it's picked you win a £5 Amazon gift card. You can take part here:

http://www.kuforum.co.uk/kindleusersf...

Final event for 'An Odder Quintet' launch celebration - select the name for my next short story and you could win signed copies of all my novels in paperback:

http://www.kuforum.co.uk/kindleusersf...

You only have an hour to enter, so join in the fun now!

I've received a wonderful new review for An Odder Quintet, check it out here:

"I loved this collection of short stories. It was very well done and very original. I am going to be reading more books from Michael Brookes!"

http://mismatchedbookends.blogspot.co...

I've received a wonderful new review for An Odder Quintet, check it out here:

"I loved this collection of short stories. It was very well done and very original. I am going to be reading more books from Michael Brookes!"

http://mismatchedbookends.blogspot.co...

Jonathan Hill has posted an excellent review for 'An Odder Quintet' on his blog:

http://www.jhillwriter.com/2013/12/re...

Your book seems interesting. Love your ideas, especially the reference to Fates of the Greek mythology in the The Tapestry, hope to read it soon.

Excellent - I hope you enjoy it.

Discover a taste for An Odder Quintet with this excerpt from the opening story - 'Prisons Without Walls':

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm very pleased to announce that An Odder Quintet is now available on Oyster:

https://www.oysterbooks.com/book/QYh3...

This collection of short stories is available from a range of online stores, see below for more details.



An Odder Quintet explores a world of dark and strange happenings. From new technology to ancient legends, nothing is quite what it seems.

Prisons without Walls
A prisoner serving a life sentence takes part in an experimental programme that manipulates the perception of time to rehabilitate prisoners and ensure they never reoffend.

The Tapestry
Legend speaks of a Great Loom, operated by three women who guide the fate of every living person. The secret kept for thousands of years has now been found by someone with his own designs for it.

Ghost in the Cloud
Everyone knows not to click on links in strange emails, but what do you do when the link comes from your dead husband?

In the Depths
This story continues from ‘Forced Entry’ in ‘An Odd Quartet’.
Bravo Team took part in a hostage rescue mission in what they thought was a normal suburban house, now trapped in the basement they try to find a way out and only discover only more insanity.

Not Welcome at the Gate
This story continues from ‘The Reluctant Demon’ in ‘An Odd Quartet’.
Morlock failed his possession exam in the most spectacular way possible, now ninety years later he faces returning to Hell.

Review Highlights

"The author excels in imaginative writing that deals with the intangible. His stories often handle the supernatural and the interface between life and death, yet the urgent and compelling nature of the writing makes it seem real enough."

"If you enjoy Twilight Zone tales with a creepy edge then this is for you."

"This group of five stories is sure to enhance Michael Brookes' reputation as a short story teller. I found them all intriguing concepts. The author has an interesting mind!"

"The stories were short, crisp, having an odd, eerie feel of mystery blended with the gothic, and quite enjoyable. I'm glad I bought it!"

An Odder Quintet is available from:
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/13QJbwD
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1qKgdUg
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/17eCX6E
iTunes US: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id69...
iTunes UK: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/id69...
Kobo: http://bit.ly/18S3DJI
Page Foundry: http://bit.ly/1kwHEhZ
Scribd: http://www.scribd.com/book/230514632/...

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