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This is a story about the early years of the post apocalyptic hero Wanderer and tells of his search for his missing wife. He has not yet found his battlesuit and his foes in this tale are his fellow humans, the ones, like him, who have survived the end of days.
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First published January 16, 2009
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About the author
Brent Knowles
37 books11 followersAuthor of science fiction, fantasy and horror.
Reprints of my published stories are available on AnthologyBuilder and Smashwords.
Brief Bibliography:
“A Ragman’s Vow” — On Spec #73 Summer, 2008
“Digital Rights” — Writers of the Future XXVI, 2010
“From the Sea” — On Spec #78 Fall, 2009 (This issue also contains an interview with Brent)
“The Tale of Lady Spite” — Tales of the Talisman Volume 5 Issue 2, 2009
Click here for full bibliography
Reprints of my published stories are available on AnthologyBuilder and Smashwords.
Brief Bibliography:
“A Ragman’s Vow” — On Spec #73 Summer, 2008
“Digital Rights” — Writers of the Future XXVI, 2010
“From the Sea” — On Spec #78 Fall, 2009 (This issue also contains an interview with Brent)
“The Tale of Lady Spite” — Tales of the Talisman Volume 5 Issue 2, 2009
Click here for full bibliography
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April 26, 2017
This is a pretty interesting, short story. It is a super quick read and not very deep at all, but I has an interesting premise.
It's hard to write any kind of a summary without spoilers, probably in part because the story itself is so short. Basically, a "prophet" invents a plan to get to "heaven" and convinces lots and lots of people to take part it in. What ends up happening is that they all die without realizing it because their consciousnesses still live in a computer system. The rest of the world goes to pot because they're all gone, and eventually the computer system will expire and they'll all be truly dead.
What I didn't like about this book is the obviously anti-religious theme. Essentially a bunch of zealots blindly pursue an invented path to heaven and cause what's left behind to become hell, only to have their heaven collapse on them because of it.
I enjoyed reading this book, but it was only okay and only took about ten minutes to read, so I can't really recommend it except to someone who is pretty bored for a short period of time.
It's hard to write any kind of a summary without spoilers, probably in part because the story itself is so short. Basically, a "prophet" invents a plan to get to "heaven" and convinces lots and lots of people to take part it in. What ends up happening is that they all die without realizing it because their consciousnesses still live in a computer system. The rest of the world goes to pot because they're all gone, and eventually the computer system will expire and they'll all be truly dead.
What I didn't like about this book is the obviously anti-religious theme. Essentially a bunch of zealots blindly pursue an invented path to heaven and cause what's left behind to become hell, only to have their heaven collapse on them because of it.
I enjoyed reading this book, but it was only okay and only took about ten minutes to read, so I can't really recommend it except to someone who is pretty bored for a short period of time.
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May 24, 2012
I've had this sitting on my Kobo for some time, after getting a copy from Mr. Knowles via smashwords.
I was surprised to find it was only a short, but I also found:
1. Brent really has a solid grasp of writing in this genre. (Kudos...)
2. Despite knowing that Brent is a local writer, I was still surprised to see local references.
3. I would like the next 23 chapters of this story to be written. I want to know more about this world. I want to know more about the wanderer.
Nicely done Brent.
I was surprised to find it was only a short, but I also found:
1. Brent really has a solid grasp of writing in this genre. (Kudos...)
2. Despite knowing that Brent is a local writer, I was still surprised to see local references.
3. I would like the next 23 chapters of this story to be written. I want to know more about this world. I want to know more about the wanderer.
Nicely done Brent.
June 30, 2011
This story has been sitting in my Kindle for so long, that I completely forgot what it was about and what genre it was in. I decided to give it a try anyway and boy was I glad that I did. Usually I don't like stories that have any mentioning of religion, even one as unique as this, however the author sold me on the story from the first page.
The Prophet has definitely made it on my all-time favorite short stories list and I personally can't wait to check out his other pieces.
The Prophet has definitely made it on my all-time favorite short stories list and I personally can't wait to check out his other pieces.
March 22, 2015
Although unusual, this futuristic short story is a curious mix of technology and old beliefs and is certainly thought provoking.
I don't give spoilers but will say that this tale is well written and will make you think of what could be.
I don't give spoilers but will say that this tale is well written and will make you think of what could be.
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July 11, 2011Well I wrote this story so its a given that I like it. Its free on Smashwords (though you'll have to pay for the sequel).
July 5, 2011
Interesting and unique, this is a short story that makes you go "hmmm."
June 22, 2011
Great first introduction to this author. An interesting short story albeit sad.
July 18, 2011
Amazing apocalyptic (kinda of cyberpunk) short story. It's a thought provoking story where it makes you wonder, how much more will the technology evolve. It has a peculiar character that I love.
December 1, 2011
Surprisingly, not bad. It held my interest and made me think I just might read more of Mr Knowles' short stories.
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