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Out Through the Attic
Thirteen fantastic tales from the cavorting, twisted mind of Quincy J. Allen, Out Through the Attic covers everything from steampunk and fantasy to sci-fi and horror. It’s a cross-genre smorgasbord that’s sure to hit the right spot, with a dose or two of straight-up genre fiction for the meat-and-taters appetite.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 8, 2014
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July 9, 2014
I'm not usually a fan of short stories, but when I met Quincy at a local convention I picked up a copy of Out Through The Attic to support a fellow local author. Besides, anyone with a mohawk that awesome has to be cool, right?
I can count on one hand the number of books I’ve read that full out made me cry (Severus Snape’s death gets me every time!). Quincy’s book did that. With the very first story. I’d never have thought that a civil war era steampunk tale would reduce me to tears, but this one did, with astounding ease and powerful prose. From there he led me into a futuristic world where disease and death had been conquered, and man had become a plague upon the earth. Next came the drunken confessions of a drug-addicted, ex-movie star dwarf, who’d finally reached the end of a sordid life. And then I was whisked off into space to a mining colony where corruption was rampant, and good men risked their lives fighting for justice (that one was my favorite).
I only had one problem with Out Through The Attic, and that was the fact that it was over too soon! I wanted to read more about the characters he had introduced me to. Each tale is a glimpse into another world, and I want to immerse myself fully into each one. I’m eager to see what Quincy comes out with next, and won’t ever be hesitant to read a short story again.
I can count on one hand the number of books I’ve read that full out made me cry (Severus Snape’s death gets me every time!). Quincy’s book did that. With the very first story. I’d never have thought that a civil war era steampunk tale would reduce me to tears, but this one did, with astounding ease and powerful prose. From there he led me into a futuristic world where disease and death had been conquered, and man had become a plague upon the earth. Next came the drunken confessions of a drug-addicted, ex-movie star dwarf, who’d finally reached the end of a sordid life. And then I was whisked off into space to a mining colony where corruption was rampant, and good men risked their lives fighting for justice (that one was my favorite).
I only had one problem with Out Through The Attic, and that was the fact that it was over too soon! I wanted to read more about the characters he had introduced me to. Each tale is a glimpse into another world, and I want to immerse myself fully into each one. I’m eager to see what Quincy comes out with next, and won’t ever be hesitant to read a short story again.
June 18, 2014
An excellent short story anthology.
Quincy Allen is a self-admitted cross-genre author and this anthology is a great sampling of sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk, and a bit of alternate history, all with a touch of horror.
He takes you from the Civil War and the Underground Railroad to human space colonies and genetic manipulation. My favorites are 17, Lasater's Lucky Left (which will jump off to a complete novel later this year), Cap'n Plat and the Wrath of Caan, and Baby WEI. All of stories make you wish that turning the page would give you more of each world.
There is a little bit of something for everyone.
Quincy Allen is a self-admitted cross-genre author and this anthology is a great sampling of sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk, and a bit of alternate history, all with a touch of horror.
He takes you from the Civil War and the Underground Railroad to human space colonies and genetic manipulation. My favorites are 17, Lasater's Lucky Left (which will jump off to a complete novel later this year), Cap'n Plat and the Wrath of Caan, and Baby WEI. All of stories make you wish that turning the page would give you more of each world.
There is a little bit of something for everyone.
January 25, 2015
I've never had a book so full of vivid imagery it made me want to go back and watch movies just to have the feeling the tale gave me last that much longer. At the moment Treasure Planet (Disney), Titan AE and A Time to Kill come to mind...In this collection of tales you'll find a dash of everything. Each story is as enthralling as the next. Some end too quickly, but you forget that as you move onto the next. By the time the last word leaves the page you'll want nothing more than to go in search of more of Mr. Allen's work.
June 26, 2014
This book was fantastic! The quick pace, unusual stories and ability of the author to draw the reader right into the book, speak to the above-average talents of Mr. Allen. Magical lands, family heirlooms, and clockwork legs all make an appearance in different, but excellent, pieces. I wouldn't hesitate to read anything written by this author, and look forward to reading whatever he has in store next!
August 10, 2019
Very good read enjoyed reading this book
April 23, 2016
I always look at the table of contents before I start reading a collection. It’s an old habit, from years of reading the table at the front of print anthologies. In this case, I glanced through it and laughed.
Cap’n Plat and the Wrath of Caan. I read that one first, of course. It was an immediate favorite, and was still my favorite when I’d finished the book. Not for the title, although that’s brilliant, but for the unusual combination of elements. It’s a grand story.
I enjoyed every selection. There’s a great variety of plots and characters, all of them fascinating. A couple of the stories explore a common theme in very different ways. Alternate history, steampunk, fantasy, science fiction, ghosts, humor – there’s a lot of good stuff here, all beautifully written. I’m glad I found this book and I recommend it for any fan of short stories.
Cap’n Plat and the Wrath of Caan. I read that one first, of course. It was an immediate favorite, and was still my favorite when I’d finished the book. Not for the title, although that’s brilliant, but for the unusual combination of elements. It’s a grand story.
I enjoyed every selection. There’s a great variety of plots and characters, all of them fascinating. A couple of the stories explore a common theme in very different ways. Alternate history, steampunk, fantasy, science fiction, ghosts, humor – there’s a lot of good stuff here, all beautifully written. I’m glad I found this book and I recommend it for any fan of short stories.
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