Stories

by Kevin Polman, Allyson Polman (Illustrations)

Caretaker Fred introduces seven flawed The Wisp, Vic, Dr. Albert, The Bird Killer, Jacob, Frank, and Mr. Ice. Each one has a story to tell. A collection of seven illustrated spellbinders.

142 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2016

About the author

KEVIN POLMAN does his writing in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the author of three contemporary novels: THE EXTRA KEY (2016), SOMETHING (2017), and LEMON SLICE MOON (2021). Kevin has many years of experience as a research scientist and as an instructor of science and math, but he's also been paid for these other services to mankind: lawn worker, fast-food cook, busboy, guitar instructor, house roofer, car painter, hardware store clerk, furniture refinisher, nurse's aide, and music director. The four Earth creatures closest to his heart are Cindy, Leslie, Allyson, and Jack.

Reviews

[Matthew Briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great collection of short stories, all connected by an omnipotent narrator. This connection gave a great twist on the genre, and provided a little more meaning to the already well-written stories. The stories are all somewhat dark in tone, but not in a bad way; they are pleasantly cerebral, but not unapproachable. Most deal with fairly serious themes such as internal struggle or social mores, and sometimes include a surprising element of otherworldliness. Overall, very unique and highly recommended!