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Abram's Bridge
"There is a darkness in this town, and it's buried beneath Abram's Bridge."
When Lil Ron meets Sweet Kate under Abram s Bridge he is mesmerized. And when he realizes this beautiful girl is a ghost, it frightens him, but also draws him to her. Curiosity and a drive to make things right lead Lil Ron into a tangle of small-town secrets involving his own father and other members of this otherwise quiet community. Bit by bit, he will uncover the truth about Sweet Kate, a story of heartbreak, violence and fear."
When Lil Ron meets Sweet Kate under Abram s Bridge he is mesmerized. And when he realizes this beautiful girl is a ghost, it frightens him, but also draws him to her. Curiosity and a drive to make things right lead Lil Ron into a tangle of small-town secrets involving his own father and other members of this otherwise quiet community. Bit by bit, he will uncover the truth about Sweet Kate, a story of heartbreak, violence and fear."
85 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2015
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Glenn Rolfe
72 books630 followersGlenn Rolfe is a singer, songwriter, and author of over eighteen books. He has studied Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University, toured in a minivan with his punk rock friends, played the Hard Rock Cafe in Denver, hosted a radio show at Bates College, and dreams of surfing in the Pacific Ocean one day with his future pet goat.
He loves the books of Stephen King, Brian Keene, Ronald Malfi, Jack Ketchum, and Richard Laymon, the music of Bruce Springsteen, Oasis, Pre-Reputation Taylor Swift, Kiss, and Billy Joel, and soaking in the sun and eating pier fries at Old Orchard Beach.
His kids love him despite his weirdness, so who could ask for more?
He is hard at work on many more books and songs.
Stay tuned!
He is the author of When the Night Falls, Until Summer Comes Around, August's Eyes, Blood and Rain, The Window, and more. Stay tuned for his next thrilling Maine horror novel, The Siren of Groves Peak (2026)
Richard Chizmar, New York Times and USA Today Best Selling-Author of Gwendy’s Button Box, says of Rolfe’s Blood and Rain: “A wonderful throwback to the fun and bloody days of paperback horror glory!”
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February 9, 2015
Abram's Bridge is, at heart, a ghost story and I love ghost stories.
Sweet Kate is lurking underneath Abram's Bridge when she was discovered by Lil Ron. As their meetings under the bridge continue, Ron realizes that Sweet Kate was murdered and he wants to help discover the killer.
With a gritty cast of small town characters this novella has some memorable moments. I liked this premise and I enjoyed the characters. So why only 3 stars you ask? It was the writing. I believe this is Mr. Rolfe's first published work and I think he has talent, but the writing needs a little work. I'm not an editor or a publisher, nor do I pass myself off as some kind of writing expert. But when I read an awkward sentence like this one, it takes me out of the story:
" Music is what got him through the mess life had decided to litter his path to adulthood with."
Despite a few awkward sentences like this one, I truly did enjoy the story. It was intriguing and fast paced and the tale wound everything up very nicely. Overall, I do recommend this story and I will read more of Mr. Rolfe's work in the future.
*I received a free copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review. This is it.*
Sweet Kate is lurking underneath Abram's Bridge when she was discovered by Lil Ron. As their meetings under the bridge continue, Ron realizes that Sweet Kate was murdered and he wants to help discover the killer.
With a gritty cast of small town characters this novella has some memorable moments. I liked this premise and I enjoyed the characters. So why only 3 stars you ask? It was the writing. I believe this is Mr. Rolfe's first published work and I think he has talent, but the writing needs a little work. I'm not an editor or a publisher, nor do I pass myself off as some kind of writing expert. But when I read an awkward sentence like this one, it takes me out of the story:
" Music is what got him through the mess life had decided to litter his path to adulthood with."
Despite a few awkward sentences like this one, I truly did enjoy the story. It was intriguing and fast paced and the tale wound everything up very nicely. Overall, I do recommend this story and I will read more of Mr. Rolfe's work in the future.
*I received a free copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review. This is it.*
June 9, 2018
4.5 stars, rounded up.
ABRAM'S BRIDGE, by Glenn Rolfe was a supernatural novella, that I felt had some great characterization. We start with twelve-year-old Li'l Ron, who--along with his father, Greg Sawyer--recently had to move in with his Grandma Lucy, because his mother left them both for another man. We start out seeing things from the outside, through Li'l Ron's perspective. This is where I really felt Rolfe did the best job. The characterization of Ron, Greg, Grandma Lucy, and a few other townspeople quickly gave me a genuine "feel" for the town, and other residents. Everything that Ron went through, seemed liked it was passing before my own eyes.
When Ron "escapes" to Abram's bridge for some solitude, he happens upon the ghost of Katherine Bell--"Sweet Kate", to him. In an ordinary tale, I might have rolled my eyes at the way Li'l Ron simply "accepts" this without any disbelief; however, it just works in this story, and almost feels natural.
The middle, I'll admit, was more cliched and predictable of a storyline, but the ending--when we know what is happening, just waiting to see how it all plays out--is filled with tension, and as fast-paced in the action department as a novella can get.
"Some things can't be undone . . ."
Overall, I loved the story of Li'l Ron, a boy who was just trying to fit into a world that didn't seem to include him....much like the earlier life of Sweet Kate.
"You see this gorgeous day . . . like it's filled with the promise of something better to come, but then you step into reality . . . The cold is still there, waiting . . ."
Recommended.
***Update: I just re-read 4 of Glenn Rolfe's novellas in a new collection, and this particular story is one that I've wanted to update my review on for a while now. It was one that--for some reason--I couldn't stop thinking about. Even months later, parts of the story would come to mind, making me want to re-read it. I will be reviewing the entire collection, but wanted to change my rating on this particular novella for it's "staying power". ***
ABRAM'S BRIDGE, by Glenn Rolfe was a supernatural novella, that I felt had some great characterization. We start with twelve-year-old Li'l Ron, who--along with his father, Greg Sawyer--recently had to move in with his Grandma Lucy, because his mother left them both for another man. We start out seeing things from the outside, through Li'l Ron's perspective. This is where I really felt Rolfe did the best job. The characterization of Ron, Greg, Grandma Lucy, and a few other townspeople quickly gave me a genuine "feel" for the town, and other residents. Everything that Ron went through, seemed liked it was passing before my own eyes.
When Ron "escapes" to Abram's bridge for some solitude, he happens upon the ghost of Katherine Bell--"Sweet Kate", to him. In an ordinary tale, I might have rolled my eyes at the way Li'l Ron simply "accepts" this without any disbelief; however, it just works in this story, and almost feels natural.
The middle, I'll admit, was more cliched and predictable of a storyline, but the ending--when we know what is happening, just waiting to see how it all plays out--is filled with tension, and as fast-paced in the action department as a novella can get.
"Some things can't be undone . . ."
Overall, I loved the story of Li'l Ron, a boy who was just trying to fit into a world that didn't seem to include him....much like the earlier life of Sweet Kate.
"You see this gorgeous day . . . like it's filled with the promise of something better to come, but then you step into reality . . . The cold is still there, waiting . . ."
Recommended.
***Update: I just re-read 4 of Glenn Rolfe's novellas in a new collection, and this particular story is one that I've wanted to update my review on for a while now. It was one that--for some reason--I couldn't stop thinking about. Even months later, parts of the story would come to mind, making me want to re-read it. I will be reviewing the entire collection, but wanted to change my rating on this particular novella for it's "staying power". ***
January 10, 2017
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Abram's Bridge is a quick little novella which may just leave you breathless.
Glenn Rolfe is quite skilled at painting a picture with his words. "Crossing over the uneven wooden planks, his Huffy BMX bike bumped, riddled and rattled like the chains of the Ghost of Christmas Past."
It was while out riding his bike by Abram's bridge that Li'l Ron heard a girl's voice and discovered Sweet Kate "exuding an impossible blue-tinged luminance."
When he hears Kates's story, he makes solving the mystery of her untimely death his mission and he's determined to learn the truth about what happened in his otherwise sleepy town and set her spirit free.
The clues are easy enough for the reader to unravel and it's not to difficult to see where the story's going before it gets there, but there are still a number of nice surprises as what begins as a charming little ghost story quickly builds to a devastating climax.
By the end of the read my adrenaline must have been flowing as much as Li'l Ron's.
A terribly entertaining tale and one I can easily recommend.
This re-release of Abram's Bridge is a Macabre In Production, an imprint of Crossroad Press, is available in both e-book and Audible formats.
From Glenn Rolfe's bio - Glenn is an author, singer, and songwriter from the haunted woods of New England. He has studied Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University, and continues his education in the world of horror by devouring the works of Stephen King and Richard Laymon.
Abram's Bridge is a quick little novella which may just leave you breathless.
Glenn Rolfe is quite skilled at painting a picture with his words. "Crossing over the uneven wooden planks, his Huffy BMX bike bumped, riddled and rattled like the chains of the Ghost of Christmas Past."
It was while out riding his bike by Abram's bridge that Li'l Ron heard a girl's voice and discovered Sweet Kate "exuding an impossible blue-tinged luminance."
When he hears Kates's story, he makes solving the mystery of her untimely death his mission and he's determined to learn the truth about what happened in his otherwise sleepy town and set her spirit free.
The clues are easy enough for the reader to unravel and it's not to difficult to see where the story's going before it gets there, but there are still a number of nice surprises as what begins as a charming little ghost story quickly builds to a devastating climax.
By the end of the read my adrenaline must have been flowing as much as Li'l Ron's.
A terribly entertaining tale and one I can easily recommend.
This re-release of Abram's Bridge is a Macabre In Production, an imprint of Crossroad Press, is available in both e-book and Audible formats.
From Glenn Rolfe's bio - Glenn is an author, singer, and songwriter from the haunted woods of New England. He has studied Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University, and continues his education in the world of horror by devouring the works of Stephen King and Richard Laymon.
March 13, 2015
3.5*
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Lil Ron is escaping his depressing home life when he comes across Katherine or 'Sweet Kate' at Abram's Bridge. Sweet Kate is a ghost and reveals to Ron the story of her death, he decides to go digging around to find out what happened to her but the truth brings him uncomfortably close to home.
This short read grew on me as it progressed, although the story with Kate didn't quite grab me at first it became more compelling as the mystery continued. It's not the most original concept and the storyline felt a little too clichéd and predictable to begin with. As the second half of the story unfolded I found I was much more invested in what the conclusion would be. This was due to the characters in the tale, whilst not all of them were fleshed out in great detail, the main characters were sympathetic. The sawyer family had an interesting dynamic and although none of them were portrayed as very likeable at the start they were believable and engaging as the read continued.
A quick and enjoyable read, recommended.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Lil Ron is escaping his depressing home life when he comes across Katherine or 'Sweet Kate' at Abram's Bridge. Sweet Kate is a ghost and reveals to Ron the story of her death, he decides to go digging around to find out what happened to her but the truth brings him uncomfortably close to home.
This short read grew on me as it progressed, although the story with Kate didn't quite grab me at first it became more compelling as the mystery continued. It's not the most original concept and the storyline felt a little too clichéd and predictable to begin with. As the second half of the story unfolded I found I was much more invested in what the conclusion would be. This was due to the characters in the tale, whilst not all of them were fleshed out in great detail, the main characters were sympathetic. The sawyer family had an interesting dynamic and although none of them were portrayed as very likeable at the start they were believable and engaging as the read continued.
A quick and enjoyable read, recommended.
May 24, 2015
Glenn Rolfe's debut novella about a teenage boy, who meets the ghost of long dead Katharine Bell under a town bridge, is both hauntingly poignant and chilling. Short chapters keep the plot swiftly moving, and wraps up nicely at the end.
Rolfe recently released his first full length novel from Samhain, BOOM TOWN, with rave reviews. This reviewer will definitely be checking out BOOM TOWN and future books. I received an ARC for an honest review.
Rolfe recently released his first full length novel from Samhain, BOOM TOWN, with rave reviews. This reviewer will definitely be checking out BOOM TOWN and future books. I received an ARC for an honest review.
January 18, 2015
Rolfe Review #2
With thanks to Glenn Rolfe who provided his debut novel and novella in exchange for an honest review of each, this is the second of those reviews. You can find the other here.
It's a rarity for me to read two works by an author back-to-back, but it may be something I endeavour to do more often after reading Glenn Rolfe's The Haunted Halls and then Abram's Bridge. Telling the story of a local boy who befriends a young ghost beneath the titular bridge, and his subsequent investigation into her murder, Rolfe's second published singular tale represents a major improvement in his prose. Despite the relatively sparse number of pages here, Rolfe takes his time to build more of the world in which his narrative takes place, allowing the reader to connect with the main protagonist and the secondary characters that circle him. The setting in which the events take place is is also rendered in sufficient detail, so that despite the fantastical nature of the story, things feel grounded enough to be real.
This is also quite the departure in tone from The Haunted Halls, with Abram's Bridge lacking the carnage of its predecessor, instead allowing its central mystery and the characters involved in it to hold the reader's interest. This certainly worked for me, despite this one probably being less up my alley than Rolfe's preceding work.
For me, just a couple of things held Abram's Bridge back from being excellent. The first was how readily the main character accepted he was talking with a ghost. I remember what it was like to be 12; I also remember the two or three incidents that put me on the road to being so interested in horror. And my reaction to those incidents was nowhere near as calm or easy-going as Lil Ron's here. Secondly, the central mystery was a little straight-forward, with there being very little doubt as to who had done the murdering all those years before ...
Regardless of these issues, Abram's Bridge remains a quality novella and one worthy of a read. Here's hoping Rolfe continues to develop as a writer at the same exponential rate, because if so, his next novel, Boom Town, ought to be spectacular.
4 Small Town Mysteries Unearthed for Abram's Bridge.
With thanks to Glenn Rolfe who provided his debut novel and novella in exchange for an honest review of each, this is the second of those reviews. You can find the other here.
It's a rarity for me to read two works by an author back-to-back, but it may be something I endeavour to do more often after reading Glenn Rolfe's The Haunted Halls and then Abram's Bridge. Telling the story of a local boy who befriends a young ghost beneath the titular bridge, and his subsequent investigation into her murder, Rolfe's second published singular tale represents a major improvement in his prose. Despite the relatively sparse number of pages here, Rolfe takes his time to build more of the world in which his narrative takes place, allowing the reader to connect with the main protagonist and the secondary characters that circle him. The setting in which the events take place is is also rendered in sufficient detail, so that despite the fantastical nature of the story, things feel grounded enough to be real.
This is also quite the departure in tone from The Haunted Halls, with Abram's Bridge lacking the carnage of its predecessor, instead allowing its central mystery and the characters involved in it to hold the reader's interest. This certainly worked for me, despite this one probably being less up my alley than Rolfe's preceding work.
For me, just a couple of things held Abram's Bridge back from being excellent. The first was how readily the main character accepted he was talking with a ghost. I remember what it was like to be 12; I also remember the two or three incidents that put me on the road to being so interested in horror. And my reaction to those incidents was nowhere near as calm or easy-going as Lil Ron's here. Secondly, the central mystery was a little straight-forward, with there being very little doubt as to who had done the murdering all those years before ...
Regardless of these issues, Abram's Bridge remains a quality novella and one worthy of a read. Here's hoping Rolfe continues to develop as a writer at the same exponential rate, because if so, his next novel, Boom Town, ought to be spectacular.
4 Small Town Mysteries Unearthed for Abram's Bridge.
November 21, 2014
This was the first book by Glenn Rolfe I have read. But it won't be the last, I will try to read his book The Haunted Halls soon. The main character in the story is Lil Ron Sawyer. Who while riding his bike across Abram's Bridge loses his mp3 player. He finds it broken and throws it, this is when he hears a voice. So he goes down under the bridge and sees Ghost Club written on side of bridge. Then notices a girl by the water with this blue aura. He talks to her and finds out her name is Sweet Kate and she is a ghost. A fourteen year old that he finds out later was missing and never found. After talking to her he goes to the library to find out more about what happen to her. This is when the story gets going, will stop here. This was a very good quick read. Sort of a coming of age Ghost story. If you have a little time, well worth the read. I gave Abram's Bridge 4 stars.
I received an e-arc of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an e-arc of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 26, 2016
This is a fast and enjoyable story which I read complete from start to finish. Li'l Ron meets the ghost of Sweet Kate under a bridge and she discloses to him that she did not actually disappear in the year 2000 (as was rumoured) but was brutally murdered. With his trusty bike Ron pieces together the clues that leads him to confront some well known residents of the community in an attempt to solve the demise of one sweet little girl. The story moves at a very fast pace and one cannot help but feel great warmth for our hero Li'l Ron who, in addition to identifying the perpetrator, attempts to keep his father Greg from slipping into a depressive alcohol state following the departure of his wife Jen (and Ron's mum) some weeks prior. What I enjoy about coming of age stories is that they concentrate, correctly, on the young presenting them as much wiser than the adults who are meant to be there to support them during the exciting and often troubled emergence from youth to adult.
January 16, 2015
A haunting ghost story that is very reminiscent of one of my favorite scary movies, The Lady In White. The sweet yet tortured spirit of a young girl that was murdered appears beside Abram's Bridge. She may walk there forever, trapped between worlds, unless a young boy can solve the mystery of her death without getting himself killed in the process. This is a stellar debut from Glenn Rolfe, a tale that will give you chills as much as it will make you question the hardness in men's hearts and the spirit of redemption. What an excellent way to start out the reading year!
February 16, 2017
Reviewed another edition. (Goodreads doesn't seem to be allowing updates, etc. for select books lately....) :(
February 22, 2015
A copy of Abram’s Bridge was sent to Confessions of a Reviewer in exchange for an honest review. This is said review.
Li’l Ron Sawyer is twelve years old. He has just moved back to his father’s home town with him after his parents have split up. He likes nothing more than riding his bike while listening to Metallica on his MP3. When his MP3 player flies from his belt over Abram’s Bridge, he fears the worst. After climbing down to the creek to search for it, he comes across Sweet Kate. He quickly realises she is a ghost and gets away even quicker. Curiosity gets the better of him and he goes back to meet her. It becomes clear to him that Kate was murdered and he sets about trying to find out by who, and why.
First thing I have read by Glenn Rolfe and from what I can gather his first book. If that’s the case then I’m impressed. It’s a supernatural mystery / thriller. A short one at that. It’s a plot that has been done before – boy meets girl ghost and sets out to uncover her killer – but it’s done well with a fair amount of tension throughout.
The characters in this are well done for a short story. They aren’t lacking in any way and you do feel as if you know them very well in a short time. Li’l Ron is a twelve year old with a smart head on his shoulders and probably more street savvy than most. He has had a hard life so far and seems used to dealing with things by himself. His father loves the beer and has more conversations with him drunk than sober. His grandmother isn’t any more attentive and he doesn’t have any friends to speak of. The only other boy he mentions is Heath, the rich, smart kid that he doesn’t really like but who would play a bigger part in his life than he thought.
The story follows Ron on his search for the truth so that he can free Kate from her prison down by the bridge. He tries to discover things by himself but draws a blank until she gives him a first name of the boy who killed her. That’s when his world falls apart and the search for the truth and answers gets a little bit hectic.
The rest of the story follows many paths that to be honest I didn’t see coming. I thought I had it sussed early on as to who the killer was and at one part went “Ha haaaa!!” in a triumphant manor only to be shot down a page or 2 later. When you do find out who the killer is, the roller coaster ride begins. This is the part I really enjoyed. It’s a good old fashioned chase to the finish with about six different people all heading to the same point for different reasons that don’t know the others will be there. The result of this is explosive when they all eventually meet.
I couldn’t help but feel very sad in the closing stages of this book. Only for the story, not for the writing. Glenn Rolfe has proved to me in this short that he is not scared to turn things around in a way you would least expect him to. He isn’t scared to throw something in your face that may shock you and definitely have you thinking “I never saw that coming”.
All in all I really liked this story. I would probably have liked a bit more of the scary stuff but it turned into a really good thrilling race to the finish and the tension was excellent. It was real edge of the seat stuff for me towards the end. I’ll definitely pick up more by Mr Rolfe. I think he has a lot of potential.
My rating has changed a few times but I’m comfortable now with a 3.5 rounded up to 4.
Li’l Ron Sawyer is twelve years old. He has just moved back to his father’s home town with him after his parents have split up. He likes nothing more than riding his bike while listening to Metallica on his MP3. When his MP3 player flies from his belt over Abram’s Bridge, he fears the worst. After climbing down to the creek to search for it, he comes across Sweet Kate. He quickly realises she is a ghost and gets away even quicker. Curiosity gets the better of him and he goes back to meet her. It becomes clear to him that Kate was murdered and he sets about trying to find out by who, and why.
First thing I have read by Glenn Rolfe and from what I can gather his first book. If that’s the case then I’m impressed. It’s a supernatural mystery / thriller. A short one at that. It’s a plot that has been done before – boy meets girl ghost and sets out to uncover her killer – but it’s done well with a fair amount of tension throughout.
The characters in this are well done for a short story. They aren’t lacking in any way and you do feel as if you know them very well in a short time. Li’l Ron is a twelve year old with a smart head on his shoulders and probably more street savvy than most. He has had a hard life so far and seems used to dealing with things by himself. His father loves the beer and has more conversations with him drunk than sober. His grandmother isn’t any more attentive and he doesn’t have any friends to speak of. The only other boy he mentions is Heath, the rich, smart kid that he doesn’t really like but who would play a bigger part in his life than he thought.
The story follows Ron on his search for the truth so that he can free Kate from her prison down by the bridge. He tries to discover things by himself but draws a blank until she gives him a first name of the boy who killed her. That’s when his world falls apart and the search for the truth and answers gets a little bit hectic.
The rest of the story follows many paths that to be honest I didn’t see coming. I thought I had it sussed early on as to who the killer was and at one part went “Ha haaaa!!” in a triumphant manor only to be shot down a page or 2 later. When you do find out who the killer is, the roller coaster ride begins. This is the part I really enjoyed. It’s a good old fashioned chase to the finish with about six different people all heading to the same point for different reasons that don’t know the others will be there. The result of this is explosive when they all eventually meet.
I couldn’t help but feel very sad in the closing stages of this book. Only for the story, not for the writing. Glenn Rolfe has proved to me in this short that he is not scared to turn things around in a way you would least expect him to. He isn’t scared to throw something in your face that may shock you and definitely have you thinking “I never saw that coming”.
All in all I really liked this story. I would probably have liked a bit more of the scary stuff but it turned into a really good thrilling race to the finish and the tension was excellent. It was real edge of the seat stuff for me towards the end. I’ll definitely pick up more by Mr Rolfe. I think he has a lot of potential.
My rating has changed a few times but I’m comfortable now with a 3.5 rounded up to 4.
December 18, 2015
In "Abram's Bridge", Glenn Rolfe gives us, his readers, a solid, tense and borderline heart breaking tale. With a dash of paranormal ghost story, a pinch of small town mystery and a second helping of suspense, Mr. Rolfe's delivers a winner for his first release through Samhain Horror Publishing, a go-to publishing company for horror.
Glenn has a knack for writing entertaining and likable (and fun to dislike) characters. And the dramatis personae in "Abram's Bridge" is no exception. There's a lot of grey area for this cast to play around in, flowing in and out of the murk, as you the reader try to get a feel for what's going on.
I dug our main character, Lil' Ron, quite a bit, as I am a big fan of the "terror through the eyes of children/ youths" brand of storytelling. And the dynamic with his alcoholic father and grandmother was pretty spot-on, authentic and quite relatable. I saw a lot of myself in Ron as a lot of his family dysfunction mirrors my own youth. I felt connected to him and concerned for his well being.
And it's not the only strong dynamic in the book. All of the characters here are connected by a highly taut thread, just one pull is all it takes to start the fray. And once the fray starts the lines begin to snap.
At the end of the day "Abram's Bridge" delivers a top notch coming-of-age yarn, heart felt from page one and culminating in a tense and powerful climax.
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Glenn has a knack for writing entertaining and likable (and fun to dislike) characters. And the dramatis personae in "Abram's Bridge" is no exception. There's a lot of grey area for this cast to play around in, flowing in and out of the murk, as you the reader try to get a feel for what's going on.
I dug our main character, Lil' Ron, quite a bit, as I am a big fan of the "terror through the eyes of children/ youths" brand of storytelling. And the dynamic with his alcoholic father and grandmother was pretty spot-on, authentic and quite relatable. I saw a lot of myself in Ron as a lot of his family dysfunction mirrors my own youth. I felt connected to him and concerned for his well being.
And it's not the only strong dynamic in the book. All of the characters here are connected by a highly taut thread, just one pull is all it takes to start the fray. And once the fray starts the lines begin to snap.
At the end of the day "Abram's Bridge" delivers a top notch coming-of-age yarn, heart felt from page one and culminating in a tense and powerful climax.
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March 1, 2016
First of all, please note that this is a novella, not a novel; so, it is a quick and easy read. If you've just come down from a reading high and you're looking for something uncomplicated and just a little bit spooky, Abram's Bridge is a good choice. The plot is simple: A teenage boy, a ghost, and a little mystery. I can think of a thousand ways this could've been fleshed out into a complete novel, but sometimes less is more. I enjoy these short works of horror /supernatural fiction because they're perfect distractions when you have just a few minutes of "down time" in the midst of a very busy life.
December 29, 2017
I thought this was a very fun ghost story with a great ending. I could've easily finished this story in one sitting, but I chose not to. I wanted to make it last longer, that's how much I enjoyed being in the story of Abram's Bridge.
5 stars, yup.... I enjoyed it that much. I believe this is Rolfe's 1st published piece & I can say with certainty that it does not read like a first (anything). Oh Yes! Check out the cover of this one! (I've just discovered that there is at least more than one cover for this book. I'm referring to the one that has images but the entire cover is cast in a deep blue with the title at the bottom of it/Glenn Rolfe in white letters across the top. This is the cover that pops up when searching the Kindle store by title for Abram's Bridge.) It's stellar, catching, & appropriate. If I saw it in a bookstore, I'd pick it up, no doubt! Usually I don't care enough to mention a book's cover. This one does such a wonderful job with its atmospheric images matching the contents of pages inside, that I had to give kudos to the designer of it. Okay...enough about covers....
I enjoyed the main characters as well as the supporting ones. As with most of Rolfe's books, now that I've finished it, I feel like I've just left a town full of new people I met. When I was reading, I was right there in the little town full of old secrets, odd behaving adults & all the while I was rooting for Lil Ron as if he were my best friend.
Sure, there were a few mistakes here & there, but the way I was pulled in by the third paragraph, while enjoying every eerie detail throughout...up until the neatly crafted finale-that overrides any mistakes in my opinion. As far as my experience with this story, it flowed effortlessly-kinda like the water beneath Abram's Bridge.
Why do we read? To be entertained. This novella delivers the goods. I literally saved the last five chapters to read on my birthday-(today) & I was more than pleased with not only the ending....but the way Rolfe served it up, letting everything come together smoothly...all the way to the very last sentence.
Highly Recommended to readers of many genres!
5 stars, yup.... I enjoyed it that much. I believe this is Rolfe's 1st published piece & I can say with certainty that it does not read like a first (anything). Oh Yes! Check out the cover of this one! (I've just discovered that there is at least more than one cover for this book. I'm referring to the one that has images but the entire cover is cast in a deep blue with the title at the bottom of it/Glenn Rolfe in white letters across the top. This is the cover that pops up when searching the Kindle store by title for Abram's Bridge.) It's stellar, catching, & appropriate. If I saw it in a bookstore, I'd pick it up, no doubt! Usually I don't care enough to mention a book's cover. This one does such a wonderful job with its atmospheric images matching the contents of pages inside, that I had to give kudos to the designer of it. Okay...enough about covers....
I enjoyed the main characters as well as the supporting ones. As with most of Rolfe's books, now that I've finished it, I feel like I've just left a town full of new people I met. When I was reading, I was right there in the little town full of old secrets, odd behaving adults & all the while I was rooting for Lil Ron as if he were my best friend.
Sure, there were a few mistakes here & there, but the way I was pulled in by the third paragraph, while enjoying every eerie detail throughout...up until the neatly crafted finale-that overrides any mistakes in my opinion. As far as my experience with this story, it flowed effortlessly-kinda like the water beneath Abram's Bridge.
Why do we read? To be entertained. This novella delivers the goods. I literally saved the last five chapters to read on my birthday-(today) & I was more than pleased with not only the ending....but the way Rolfe served it up, letting everything come together smoothly...all the way to the very last sentence.
Highly Recommended to readers of many genres!
September 11, 2015
I love a ghost story so was excited to read and review this book in behalf of the author. I settled in for my ghostly story.
The book is written okay, I found the plot pace started out a little slow but it picked up as the book rolled out. It certainly wasn't a boring read. It's not really a scary book as such, but does have some good thriller elements with some twists not expected.
There is a darkness in this town, and it’s buried beneath Abram’s Bridge.
When Lil Ron meets Sweet Kate under Abram’s Bridge he is mesmerized. And when he realizes this beautiful girl is a ghost, it frightens him, but also draws him to her.
Curiosity and a drive to make things right lead Lil Ron into a tangle of small-town secrets involving his own father and other members of this otherwise quiet community. Bit by bit, he will uncover the truth about Sweet Kate, a story of heartbreak, violence…and fear.
Sweet Kate is a lost ghost, a young girl murdered and nobody knowing what happened to her. Lil Ron after meeting her and forming a friendship wants to help her. He starts to investigate and research what happened to her.
It's not really horror but more of a supernatural thriller. There are certainly some twists in the plot that you may not seem coming. Being a short read, it's recommended for fans of a quick supernatural read that surprises the reader.
Not everyone in this small town is happy about this at all. The book gets interesting as secrets are revealed and tension in the plot increases.
I felt sad at the end, and enjoyed the ending overall. Does Kate get the peace she needs?
I rated this book 3 paw prints as I felt the ghostly aspect of the book was a little weak but it's a book I would recommend to a reader, it's got a good plot and a satisfying ending.
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The book is written okay, I found the plot pace started out a little slow but it picked up as the book rolled out. It certainly wasn't a boring read. It's not really a scary book as such, but does have some good thriller elements with some twists not expected.
There is a darkness in this town, and it’s buried beneath Abram’s Bridge.
When Lil Ron meets Sweet Kate under Abram’s Bridge he is mesmerized. And when he realizes this beautiful girl is a ghost, it frightens him, but also draws him to her.
Curiosity and a drive to make things right lead Lil Ron into a tangle of small-town secrets involving his own father and other members of this otherwise quiet community. Bit by bit, he will uncover the truth about Sweet Kate, a story of heartbreak, violence…and fear.
Sweet Kate is a lost ghost, a young girl murdered and nobody knowing what happened to her. Lil Ron after meeting her and forming a friendship wants to help her. He starts to investigate and research what happened to her.
It's not really horror but more of a supernatural thriller. There are certainly some twists in the plot that you may not seem coming. Being a short read, it's recommended for fans of a quick supernatural read that surprises the reader.
Not everyone in this small town is happy about this at all. The book gets interesting as secrets are revealed and tension in the plot increases.
I felt sad at the end, and enjoyed the ending overall. Does Kate get the peace she needs?
I rated this book 3 paw prints as I felt the ghostly aspect of the book was a little weak but it's a book I would recommend to a reader, it's got a good plot and a satisfying ending.
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May 5, 2015
Glenn Rolfe's novella Abram's Bridge isn't really horror. It is more of a supernatural thriller. Nothing jumps out at you, you probably won't have any sleepless nights, and your wimpy significant other can read it without acclaiming, "How can you read this scary stuff?" Instead, we have a somewhat old fashioned ghost story set in a small town with more than a dash of "coming-of-age". It is actually a nice break from zombies and vampires to read about a ghost, a young sweet one at that. Yet the author does manage to evoke a good amount of suspense in this short but entertaining tale.
Ronald "Lil' Ron" Sawyer is living with his father, Greg Sawyer, and grandmother after his parent's tumultuous divorce. They have moved to his father's hometown and Greg has taken to drinking heavily. Ron spends much of the time staying away from his home and exploring the town and its rural environment. Under a bridge by a creek, he finds a young girl who we quickly learn is a ghost. When Ron finds out the girl was murdered he becomes obsessed with discovering who killed her even though he is afraid where his search may lead him.
As far as ghost stories go, it is a rather predictable one. Yet Rolfe makes it interesting and manages to eke out a good amount of suspense. The best thing about it is the way the author is able to maintain a small town atmosphere where everyone knows each other and secrets do not remain well hidden. As i understand it, this is Glenn Rolfe's first published story and it is a very nice debut. The coming of age feel is light. Yet it is there as Ron comes to terms with a secret that most a boys his age do not have to deal with. Yet I wanted a bit more twist in the story. It was too predictable and straight forward at times with the mystery's solution too easily and too early discovered. But there still is a lot to like in this combination ghost story and mystery. It will be interesting to see where Rolfe's imagination takes him next time.
Ronald "Lil' Ron" Sawyer is living with his father, Greg Sawyer, and grandmother after his parent's tumultuous divorce. They have moved to his father's hometown and Greg has taken to drinking heavily. Ron spends much of the time staying away from his home and exploring the town and its rural environment. Under a bridge by a creek, he finds a young girl who we quickly learn is a ghost. When Ron finds out the girl was murdered he becomes obsessed with discovering who killed her even though he is afraid where his search may lead him.
As far as ghost stories go, it is a rather predictable one. Yet Rolfe makes it interesting and manages to eke out a good amount of suspense. The best thing about it is the way the author is able to maintain a small town atmosphere where everyone knows each other and secrets do not remain well hidden. As i understand it, this is Glenn Rolfe's first published story and it is a very nice debut. The coming of age feel is light. Yet it is there as Ron comes to terms with a secret that most a boys his age do not have to deal with. Yet I wanted a bit more twist in the story. It was too predictable and straight forward at times with the mystery's solution too easily and too early discovered. But there still is a lot to like in this combination ghost story and mystery. It will be interesting to see where Rolfe's imagination takes him next time.
November 9, 2014
Abram's Bridge is a solid supernatural mystery that takes place in a small town. It's a ghost story, though the focus of the tale revolves around real people, the good, the bad and those caught in the middle. A wonderful page turner with a very likable main character who you'll root for and sympathize with. Rolfe makes us feel like we're right there with the boy, going through his adventure with him. The writing is the type that allows the reader to focus on the story, it's smooth and flows. If you're looking for a page-turning who-done-it with a touch of the supernatural and a solid all around story that satisfies, then look no further. I am really looking forward to Glenn Rolfe's next tale, BOOM TOWN.
November 12, 2014
An excellent novella about a boy uncovering the darker secrets of his small town. Spurred on by his encounter with the ghost of a murdered girl, he finds himself in way over his head, and hs life soon hangs in the balance. Glenn Rolfe paints a perfect picture of this small New England town, and the people in it. Sometimes touching, sometimes frightening, this quick read keeps you turning pages faster with each chapter. This new author is rapidly making his mark in horror fiction.
December 7, 2014
REVIEW ABRAMS BRIDGE by Glenn Rolfe
I loved this story, literary horror at its best, so lyrical I expected it to burst into poetry. Here we have two "angels" (in the metaphorical sense), striving to live in innocence and purity, which among this cast of small-town picayunes is about as effective as sinners trying to climb from the depths of Hades while low-rent demons continually pull them.back down.
I loved this story, literary horror at its best, so lyrical I expected it to burst into poetry. Here we have two "angels" (in the metaphorical sense), striving to live in innocence and purity, which among this cast of small-town picayunes is about as effective as sinners trying to climb from the depths of Hades while low-rent demons continually pull them.back down.
April 28, 2016
A Quick, Fun, Chilling Read
A beautiful ghost, two curious twelve-year-old boys, a drunken dad, an over-protective grandparent, a dank dismal town, a homicidal maniac, and an almost-forgotten murder; what more could you want? Glenn Rolfe weaves these classic elements into a compelling horror that builds to a desperate climax. Is Abram’s Bridge a love story too? Yes, in more ways than one. Check it out.
A beautiful ghost, two curious twelve-year-old boys, a drunken dad, an over-protective grandparent, a dank dismal town, a homicidal maniac, and an almost-forgotten murder; what more could you want? Glenn Rolfe weaves these classic elements into a compelling horror that builds to a desperate climax. Is Abram’s Bridge a love story too? Yes, in more ways than one. Check it out.
November 14, 2014
In fair disclosure, I beta read this well over a year ago and assisted Glenn in content. But I absolutely loved it. It was a cold winter day and I bundled up on my couch on a free Saturday morning and was immersed. I love his real, small town characters and how Glenn can make paranormal seem...well, normal. :) I highly recommend this novella.
January 6, 2015
Full disclosure: I'm published through the same house that published Abram's Bridge.
It would be simplistic to describe Abram's Bridge as a ghost story, for it's much more than that as I soon realized after reading the first few chapters of this roughly 65-page novella by Glenn Rolfe. To me it read more as a fast-paced mystery with a supernatural element, and that's not a criticism. Right away I wanted to know more about how Sweet Kate--the beautiful ghost that lives under Abram's Bridge--came to her afterlife. Lil Ron, the 12-year-old protagonist, discovers her and is smitten, and becomes obsessed with finding out how Kate died, and in doing so unearths the sordid past of his father's home town. I'm a slow reader, and I managed to zoom through this novella in roughly 2 hours, so it's safe to say it kept me reading and wanting to know what happened. My only gripe is that I learned earlier than I would've liked the identity of the villain. But such is life. This is Glenn's first work through Samhain, and I know his first novel with them will be published later this year, and I'm absolutely picking it up, not just because I enjoyed Abram's Bridge, but because Glenn loves horror, respects the genre, and is excited to be a part of it. And that's a good thing.
It would be simplistic to describe Abram's Bridge as a ghost story, for it's much more than that as I soon realized after reading the first few chapters of this roughly 65-page novella by Glenn Rolfe. To me it read more as a fast-paced mystery with a supernatural element, and that's not a criticism. Right away I wanted to know more about how Sweet Kate--the beautiful ghost that lives under Abram's Bridge--came to her afterlife. Lil Ron, the 12-year-old protagonist, discovers her and is smitten, and becomes obsessed with finding out how Kate died, and in doing so unearths the sordid past of his father's home town. I'm a slow reader, and I managed to zoom through this novella in roughly 2 hours, so it's safe to say it kept me reading and wanting to know what happened. My only gripe is that I learned earlier than I would've liked the identity of the villain. But such is life. This is Glenn's first work through Samhain, and I know his first novel with them will be published later this year, and I'm absolutely picking it up, not just because I enjoyed Abram's Bridge, but because Glenn loves horror, respects the genre, and is excited to be a part of it. And that's a good thing.
December 1, 2015
It’s been said that every single trope in the horror genre has been done before. That every concept has been explored, perfected, and beaten into the ground. This is partially true, in the same way that every rock guitar riff has been written and rewritten several times over. What makes a piece of fiction (or music) unique is the voice in which it is delivered.
Glenn Rolfe has a unique voice. He has proven so thus far with his first novel, The Haunted Halls, and his recent short story collection, Slush. Now with the release of Abram’s Bridge, Rolfe paints a fresh portrait of a suburban haunting/unsolved murder case that is nicely plotted and ambitiously crafted. The writing is sharp, the pacing taut.
Abram’s Bridge is a rather quick read and I’m hoping in the future that Rolfe really stretches his literary legs out and produces a strong, character-driven narrative.
Glenn Rolfe has a unique voice. He has proven so thus far with his first novel, The Haunted Halls, and his recent short story collection, Slush. Now with the release of Abram’s Bridge, Rolfe paints a fresh portrait of a suburban haunting/unsolved murder case that is nicely plotted and ambitiously crafted. The writing is sharp, the pacing taut.
Abram’s Bridge is a rather quick read and I’m hoping in the future that Rolfe really stretches his literary legs out and produces a strong, character-driven narrative.
August 7, 2015
This is the second Glen Rolfe novella I've read this week. The first being the alien (?) possession story BOOM TOWN which I enjoyed in a fun, "B" movie state of mind. This one is a much better book. A solid ghost story, this story has a tight narrative driven by strong characters.
Lil' Ron Sawyer has stumbled onto a mystery when he meets Sweet Kate under the titled bridge. This is a story of past sins coming back to haunt us, everyone in this town has something to regret and it comes to a head in a fast paced read.
Rolfe has once again used an adolescent as his main character and he comes across as very believable. Nothing feels forced, the story flows very well from the first to last page.
I would like to see what Rolfe came do with a larger format. I know his his debut novel is being released in the fall and I'm looking forward to it.
Lil' Ron Sawyer has stumbled onto a mystery when he meets Sweet Kate under the titled bridge. This is a story of past sins coming back to haunt us, everyone in this town has something to regret and it comes to a head in a fast paced read.
Rolfe has once again used an adolescent as his main character and he comes across as very believable. Nothing feels forced, the story flows very well from the first to last page.
I would like to see what Rolfe came do with a larger format. I know his his debut novel is being released in the fall and I'm looking forward to it.
November 12, 2014
This is a gem of a horror novella. A ghost story so vivid it stays with you long after you’ve finished reading. Li’l Ron knows there’s something different – ethereal – about the young girl he meets under the bridge. He is drawn to her and she is to him. She tells him her name is Sweet Kate and the more Li’l Ron gets to now her, the more he identifies with her, and wants to help. But what happens as he digs deeper into the past? Some people prefer to let sleeping ghosts lie…
The tension builds, the suspense grips. This is a story that grabs you from page one and refuses to let you go. Highly recommended for fans of suspense, thrillers, horror and ghost stories. In fact anyone who enjoys a well written, gripping read.
The tension builds, the suspense grips. This is a story that grabs you from page one and refuses to let you go. Highly recommended for fans of suspense, thrillers, horror and ghost stories. In fact anyone who enjoys a well written, gripping read.
April 13, 2015
When I sat down to start Abram's Bridge I thought that I would just read a few pages before I got started on the other things I needed to do. I didn't put it down again until I had finished this excellent ghost story. Only an author who really knows their stuff can paint such a compelling picture with words, and Glenn Rolfe knows his stuff. Reading a book this well written transports you to another place and makes the characters seem like people you know and care about. Lil' Ron and Sweet Kate's story touched my heart with sorrow in some places and made it race with fear in others. Another great 5 star read from Glenn Rolfe. I can't wait for his next one!!
November 14, 2014
Glenn Rolfe has come a VERY long way, in a very short time. I’ve been following his career for the better part of a year or so, and with each piece of work he puts out, the better he gets. He doesn’t just tell you that he’s working on improving his craft, the proof is evident. It couldn’t be more evident than in this novella. In my opinion, this is the most polished work I’ve seen from him, and it raises his status in the horror world.
The story is a tale that has been done before, but this time, there are more sinister elements at work. Not with the supernatural elements, but with the human elements.
The sweet interactions between Lil Ron and Sweet Kate underneath Abram’s Bridge instill the familiar feelings of young love, and the feeling of knowing that you are falling for someone that you know you can’t have. Glenn builds this relationship slowly and each time Lil Ron takes a trip to that bridge, you are ready to return as well.
In between the sweetest moments of this novel are instances of human degradation and pure evil. Nobody, and I mean nobody in the town seems to really care about what happened to Sweet Kate those many years ago. In fact, they seem to go out of there way to prevent Lil Ron from finding out anything about her, even attempting to kill him in order to keep the town’s secret.
The Bottom Line: I have a hard time sometimes going through a short story without taking little breaks. It’s a special skill set that an author has to have to create a wholly engaging story from beginning to end. This title though, was completely mesmerizing, captivating, and left me completely satisfied as my eyes passed over the final sentence. Glenn Rolfe is one to watch, big things are going to happen with him.
The story is a tale that has been done before, but this time, there are more sinister elements at work. Not with the supernatural elements, but with the human elements.
The sweet interactions between Lil Ron and Sweet Kate underneath Abram’s Bridge instill the familiar feelings of young love, and the feeling of knowing that you are falling for someone that you know you can’t have. Glenn builds this relationship slowly and each time Lil Ron takes a trip to that bridge, you are ready to return as well.
In between the sweetest moments of this novel are instances of human degradation and pure evil. Nobody, and I mean nobody in the town seems to really care about what happened to Sweet Kate those many years ago. In fact, they seem to go out of there way to prevent Lil Ron from finding out anything about her, even attempting to kill him in order to keep the town’s secret.
The Bottom Line: I have a hard time sometimes going through a short story without taking little breaks. It’s a special skill set that an author has to have to create a wholly engaging story from beginning to end. This title though, was completely mesmerizing, captivating, and left me completely satisfied as my eyes passed over the final sentence. Glenn Rolfe is one to watch, big things are going to happen with him.
April 19, 2015
There is no better feeling than discovering a fresh new voice and that is what happened when I first found the work of Glenn Rolfe a year ago. Going into Abram's Bridge, I may have been a bit biased as to what I expected. Rolfe's debut, The Haunted Halls, was a scary as hell novel filled with supernatural horrors and violence and I expected a bit of that style to seep through the pages of this novella, but I was surprised to find this novella was a bit different.
Make no mistake, Abram's Bridge has its fair share of violence and evil, but this time around it manifests itself in the flesh and blood characters and relies more on tension and evil lurking in the hearts of its characters than it does on any supernatural entity. While there is plenty of Rolfe's trademark style evident throughout, Abram's Bridge is a bit of a departure for Rolfe and finds him blending a much more atmospheric element and beauty into his work that shows his versatility as an author. A touching coming of age story that featured a heartbreaking ending that literally had me screaming "No!" in disbelief as the events surrounding Lil Ron's investigation into Sweet Kate's death finally reached their conclusion.
I love all of Glenn's work, but this is by far his best in my opinion. Definitely an early contender for the year's best novella and I expect you will see this on a lot of "Best of" lists at the end of 2015.
Make no mistake, Abram's Bridge has its fair share of violence and evil, but this time around it manifests itself in the flesh and blood characters and relies more on tension and evil lurking in the hearts of its characters than it does on any supernatural entity. While there is plenty of Rolfe's trademark style evident throughout, Abram's Bridge is a bit of a departure for Rolfe and finds him blending a much more atmospheric element and beauty into his work that shows his versatility as an author. A touching coming of age story that featured a heartbreaking ending that literally had me screaming "No!" in disbelief as the events surrounding Lil Ron's investigation into Sweet Kate's death finally reached their conclusion.
I love all of Glenn's work, but this is by far his best in my opinion. Definitely an early contender for the year's best novella and I expect you will see this on a lot of "Best of" lists at the end of 2015.
July 25, 2015
ABRAM'S BRIDGE, the Samhain Horror debut from Glenn Rolfe, is an entertaining, tightly written ghost story that reads like a classic ghost tale with modern sensibilities. The story flows from an innocent, even sweet, ghost story, to a story of father and sons and finally one of small towns and the secrets they can harbor. Rolfe's economy of words serves the story well, keeping it moving forward a fast clip. The characters are human and realistic and I found myself invested in their situations. There are a few instances where the characters' voices drop out of the dialogue, but it's not enough to interfere with the flow of the story or make it less enjoyable. The occasions when the dialogue reads like someone wrote it rather than a character said it don’t affect the character’s arcs. Even in this short work the main characters, five by my count, all evolve from beginning to end. Rolfe's previous work, the novel THE HAUNTED HALLS is very entertaining and worth reading, especially if you dig a more brutal sort of ghost story. ABRAM'S BRIDGE marks significant growth as a writer, with its tighter story, sharper characterization and consistent pacing through to the explosive climax. I really enjoyed ABRAM'S BRIDGE and will continue reading Glenn Rolfe's work going forward. Pick this one up for an evening's read, especially if the idea of a traditional yet modern and character driven ghost story appeals to you.
December 23, 2015
This ghost story/mystery/fairy tale has none of the blood or slime of Glenn Rolfe's later works. Instead, he scares us the old-fashioned way, by letting us hang out with and grow to care for its twelve year-old protagonist, drawing us into his quest for the truth about Sweet Kate, and then siccing a real ass-hat of a killer on him.
Of the three works Rolfe has put out this year, his first full-length novel, Blood and Rain, has gotten the most hype. I loved it myself, but this debut novella is my favorite, the one that dug deepest into my heart. To me, Rolfe is at his best while working in the short story and novella forms, and while I look forward to his next novel, I hope he doesn't stop putting these smaller gems out.
5 stars
Of the three works Rolfe has put out this year, his first full-length novel, Blood and Rain, has gotten the most hype. I loved it myself, but this debut novella is my favorite, the one that dug deepest into my heart. To me, Rolfe is at his best while working in the short story and novella forms, and while I look forward to his next novel, I hope he doesn't stop putting these smaller gems out.
5 stars
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