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I Fix Broken Things
When Malcolm Abernathy decided to open his mysterious repair shop in a sleepy little town like Mountain Home, Idaho, he never suspected how quickly his establishment would become the center of attention. Within weeks, he’d developed a reputation for being able to fix anything that found its way through his front door, and business was booming.
The thing is…when your intention is to remain below the radar, an ever-expanding reputation is the last thing anyone needs, and soon, old problems and long-forgotten adversaries begin to resurface. Despite his reluctance to revisit the ghosts of his past, sometimes in order to move forward, you have to go back again. In doing so, Malcolm realizes that a few of the broken things requiring his attention…aren’t things at all.
The thing is…when your intention is to remain below the radar, an ever-expanding reputation is the last thing anyone needs, and soon, old problems and long-forgotten adversaries begin to resurface. Despite his reluctance to revisit the ghosts of his past, sometimes in order to move forward, you have to go back again. In doing so, Malcolm realizes that a few of the broken things requiring his attention…aren’t things at all.
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April 2, 2025
I think it's broken things I believe will surely surprise you it's a bit out of the norm but hey all good things come to those that wait.
December 13, 2024
This story and description of this Idaho town makes me want to visit it. The MC Melcom is a very interesting and deep character, leaving me wishing there were. more people like him. Narrator does a very good job with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.
September 20, 2020
People AND Things Find Their Second Chance
It’s the Little Things... Touting an eclectic sort of expertise, a mysterious man named Abernathy opens up a peculiar little shop of oddities and advertises a willingness to repair all the broken things. Some customers initially feel vulnerable and wary, but there’s no need for secrecy in this healing shop of souls. 🕰
Old wooden chests, tin spinning tops, music boxes, pocket watches, rare coins, and souvenir pachinko machines from Japan make their way through the little shop door.🚪Lives are disassembled and gears are replaced, but closure is found (along with some treasures)!
This story offers a gentle reminder of how we so very often attach memories and meanings to inanimate objects—to tangible “things”. Internal battles are often being fought, but there’s both a fragility and resilience to the progressive elasticity of the human spirit. Gaining trust builds bridges and opens minds, while holiday togetherness creates an immeasurable degree of contentment. Unsung heroes join forces to tinker with purpose ⚙️ as military veterans find a way to proceed.
Coyotes, grizzlies, love, livelihoods, and dirt bikes appear, and motocross competitions bring bursts of adrenaline. Readers will see that the wisest competitors seek to achieve tactical and psychological advances against their adversaries—because winning “when it counts” is the ultimate victory in the end. Some Islamic extremists will be fueled by vendettas, but pacifists won’t seek vengeance with that same level of passionate fervor and disregard. Characters come onto the scene and leave forever changed, and I can’t wait to see where this plot heads next!
It’s the Little Things... Touting an eclectic sort of expertise, a mysterious man named Abernathy opens up a peculiar little shop of oddities and advertises a willingness to repair all the broken things. Some customers initially feel vulnerable and wary, but there’s no need for secrecy in this healing shop of souls. 🕰
Old wooden chests, tin spinning tops, music boxes, pocket watches, rare coins, and souvenir pachinko machines from Japan make their way through the little shop door.🚪Lives are disassembled and gears are replaced, but closure is found (along with some treasures)!
This story offers a gentle reminder of how we so very often attach memories and meanings to inanimate objects—to tangible “things”. Internal battles are often being fought, but there’s both a fragility and resilience to the progressive elasticity of the human spirit. Gaining trust builds bridges and opens minds, while holiday togetherness creates an immeasurable degree of contentment. Unsung heroes join forces to tinker with purpose ⚙️ as military veterans find a way to proceed.
Coyotes, grizzlies, love, livelihoods, and dirt bikes appear, and motocross competitions bring bursts of adrenaline. Readers will see that the wisest competitors seek to achieve tactical and psychological advances against their adversaries—because winning “when it counts” is the ultimate victory in the end. Some Islamic extremists will be fueled by vendettas, but pacifists won’t seek vengeance with that same level of passionate fervor and disregard. Characters come onto the scene and leave forever changed, and I can’t wait to see where this plot heads next!
August 28, 2024
OVERALL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
PERFORMANCE ⭐️⭐️⭐️
STORY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An upbeat feel and easy listen
Many thanks to the author for a free audible copy of this book via Audible promo codes.
First up, I didn’t like the narrator. The only voice he managed well was the main character, but still made him sound like an old man instead of a 45-year-old! Every woman, man, and youngster became a whiny child in tone, or simply downright corny.
However, the story is a nice, upbeat tale about how kindness and an open heart and mind can change not just your world but that of others too. This is a mix of romance, love story, family drama, small town mobster, and old wartime enemies and friends all mixed into one.
With such a mixture of threads in the plot, the author did a wonderful job of utilising the main character, Mr Abernathy, to weave them together in an elegant and entertaining way.
This is an easy listen to uplift your soul for a few hours, and it gets a solid 4 stars from me!
PERFORMANCE ⭐️⭐️⭐️
STORY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An upbeat feel and easy listen
Many thanks to the author for a free audible copy of this book via Audible promo codes.
First up, I didn’t like the narrator. The only voice he managed well was the main character, but still made him sound like an old man instead of a 45-year-old! Every woman, man, and youngster became a whiny child in tone, or simply downright corny.
However, the story is a nice, upbeat tale about how kindness and an open heart and mind can change not just your world but that of others too. This is a mix of romance, love story, family drama, small town mobster, and old wartime enemies and friends all mixed into one.
With such a mixture of threads in the plot, the author did a wonderful job of utilising the main character, Mr Abernathy, to weave them together in an elegant and entertaining way.
This is an easy listen to uplift your soul for a few hours, and it gets a solid 4 stars from me!
August 7, 2024
This was a really good story! I was expecting horror,for some reason. It is not. It is full of good feeling stories until the bad guys show up.I enjoyed it. Narration by Colin Campbell was very good,though over the top at times. I was given this book free for an honest review.
August 22, 2024
This book is amazing. I really want sure what to expect but loved every chapter. Mr. Abernathy is magic. His interaction with people is beautiful. I will definitely read this book again in the future. It made my heart happy with a bit of excitement sprinkled in.
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