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No. 38
When a young man finds a rare comic book in his late grandfather's attic, he dreams of the fortune that will soon be coming his way, but he soon discovers that life doesn't always work out the way we plan.
No. 38 is a coming-of-age short story by Kevin G. Summers, the author of The Bell Curse and The Paladin.
No. 38 is a coming-of-age short story by Kevin G. Summers, the author of The Bell Curse and The Paladin.
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2014
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Kevin G. Summers
34 books33 followersKevin G. Summers is the author of Legendarium, The Man Who Shot John Wilkes Booth, and The Bleak December. He is also known for the critically-acclaimed short story ISOLATION WARD 4, as well as several other stories set in the Star Trek universe.
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January 22, 2014
Nice little story. Recommended by Michael Bunker on Facebook and I'm glad I picked it up. Read the story in just a few minutes and its a nice little lesson about learning to cherish the little things. I too collect books and value what the book means to me specifically more than the potential value of the book itself. Well done.
October 2, 2022
In a fit of whimsy, I hereby announce I will give everyone five stars, but the reviews may not reflect it.
Pretty good coming-of-age story about a boy who finds a valuable Batman comic in his deceased Grandad's bedroom. It's really short, but it's worth a read. Has a ring of autobiography about it.
Pretty good coming-of-age story about a boy who finds a valuable Batman comic in his deceased Grandad's bedroom. It's really short, but it's worth a read. Has a ring of autobiography about it.
September 15, 2020
Nicely done. Summers can develop a character and have you totally pulled in faster than a speeding bullet. But this story revolves around Batman. Loved it!
February 27, 2015
For me a good short story is the sort that completes -- and at the same time makes you want more. So it is with No. 38.
I must confess I thought the story would be about a train. Then once the comic book references started I thought it might be another comic book themed work.
It is none of those things. It is a coming of age short story that reads fast and hard like a hailstorm on a hot summer day. There are those things worth saving and perhaps, as Summers’ protagonist learns, they are saved despite the ravages of time, if we endure.
This is a haunting book that delves into those small events in our lives that define who and what we are -- and what we can become.
Two thumbs up. This is a keeper
I must confess I thought the story would be about a train. Then once the comic book references started I thought it might be another comic book themed work.
It is none of those things. It is a coming of age short story that reads fast and hard like a hailstorm on a hot summer day. There are those things worth saving and perhaps, as Summers’ protagonist learns, they are saved despite the ravages of time, if we endure.
This is a haunting book that delves into those small events in our lives that define who and what we are -- and what we can become.
Two thumbs up. This is a keeper
February 23, 2016
This is a well done story revolving around the discovery of a very rare comic by a teenager & some important life lessons learned!
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