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The Replacements
Bestselling author R.W. Webb returns to his fictitious Edgeboro County in his latest short story “The Replacements.” One of the most prolific voices in independent fiction, Mr. Webb is renown for his biting dialogue, vivid imagery and taut, page-turning plots and here … in his latest work, he does not disappoint.
Leading the pack comes the short story “Parting Gifts,” a story of two people coming together for a moment in a busy commuter railway station. A frustrated young woman with sore feet and an elderly gentlman with a beaming smile share a bench and kill a few minutes together. A story seemingly familiar and mundane suddenly takes a turn for the bizarre and embarks upon a greater meaning as these two characters share their “Parting Gifts” before hurrying off to their final destinations. Thought-provoking and laced with the anxiety of a bustling train station, this short story is a stellar way to begin this collection.
Next up, Webb gives us his mind-boggling ode to the pulp fiction thrillers of the 1940's and 1950's, “Legal Guardian.” Fifteen year-old Chloe arrives in America after the death of her parents to stay with her only living relative, her Uncle Neil. Tired, freezing and alone – she arrives at the depot but no one is there to collect her. Little lost Chloe dials the number on the letter of invitation he'd sent and BANG! ZOOM! A four gallon jug of crazy begins. A story you will read and then re-read, “Legal Guardian” is a classic nail-biter with an ending that you'll will never forget. We promise.
Completing this collection comes the title story, “The Replacements.” A return to the haunted dirt roads of the author's fictitious Edgeboro County, this is the one Webb fans have been awaiting. The story begins with brave Abigail, her twin brother Ben and their neighbor Dill lurking out front of the old Wickersham manor hidden deep in the belly of the forest that surrounds town. Daring each other to approach the vine-covered front door and knock – none of these three are prepared for what happens when the door opens and a voice invites them graciously inside. Step inside the old mansion with these three courageous kids and see for yourself all the wonders in store in R.W. Webb's, “The Replacements.”
Leading the pack comes the short story “Parting Gifts,” a story of two people coming together for a moment in a busy commuter railway station. A frustrated young woman with sore feet and an elderly gentlman with a beaming smile share a bench and kill a few minutes together. A story seemingly familiar and mundane suddenly takes a turn for the bizarre and embarks upon a greater meaning as these two characters share their “Parting Gifts” before hurrying off to their final destinations. Thought-provoking and laced with the anxiety of a bustling train station, this short story is a stellar way to begin this collection.
Next up, Webb gives us his mind-boggling ode to the pulp fiction thrillers of the 1940's and 1950's, “Legal Guardian.” Fifteen year-old Chloe arrives in America after the death of her parents to stay with her only living relative, her Uncle Neil. Tired, freezing and alone – she arrives at the depot but no one is there to collect her. Little lost Chloe dials the number on the letter of invitation he'd sent and BANG! ZOOM! A four gallon jug of crazy begins. A story you will read and then re-read, “Legal Guardian” is a classic nail-biter with an ending that you'll will never forget. We promise.
Completing this collection comes the title story, “The Replacements.” A return to the haunted dirt roads of the author's fictitious Edgeboro County, this is the one Webb fans have been awaiting. The story begins with brave Abigail, her twin brother Ben and their neighbor Dill lurking out front of the old Wickersham manor hidden deep in the belly of the forest that surrounds town. Daring each other to approach the vine-covered front door and knock – none of these three are prepared for what happens when the door opens and a voice invites them graciously inside. Step inside the old mansion with these three courageous kids and see for yourself all the wonders in store in R.W. Webb's, “The Replacements.”
42 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2013
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