Falling from the Sky

by Joshua Scribner

Toby and Dad live alone in the countryside. For all they know, they live alone on the planet. They carefully watch the skies for the beasts that nearly wiped out humanity. They’ve managed to safely hide for years, but things are starting to change. There are fires on the ground and birds falling from the sky.

103 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 2, 2020

About the author

Joshua Scribner is the author of the novels Mantis Nights, The Coma Lights and Nescata. His fiction won both second and fifth place in the 2008 Whispering Spirits Flash Fiction contest. Up to date information on his work can be found at joshuascribner.com. Joshua currently lives in Michigan with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews

[Peter Topside · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting concept by Joshua Scribner. It starts out with a father and son living in a deserted country land, living off whatever they hunted. And did I mention that the world has been ravaged by dragons? So as Toby and his dad hunt in secrecy, all while trying to avoid these supposed mythical creatures, the situation goes from bad to worse. Now I really enjoyed this premise and questioned right away if these dragons were actually that or something else. No spoilers, but the eventual explanation was decent. I would have liked a lot more than the brief theory given, as well as some additional time with Toby and his father. Good characters that just needed some additional development. The ending also could have used some more finesse, but it was fine for the most part. A few more chapters to bring everything together would have done wonders here. This is my first read from the author but I’m certainly intrigued to see his other offerings.

[Ricardo Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dystopian fantasy novella with a surprising end

I borrowed this book thanks to my Kindle Unlimited subscription and read it on my tablet and phone using the Kindle app.

This is a short novella of about one hundred pages, set in a dystopian future where the human race has been almost extinguished by dragon attacks. One day, the dragons appeared and, with their fire, they started attacking all humans—or at least that’s what Toby, the young protagonist, learns from his father. Toby has never lived in the past and only knows what his dad tells him about the way of life before the dragons. Now, survival means catching fish and avoiding the dragons that still prowl around.

The story takes a turn at the very end with a surprising twist that makes perfect sense, though I won’t reveal it so you can enjoy it as much as I did.

If you are looking for a cozy, quick dystopian fantasy read, this is a perfect choice.

[David’s Best Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Review of:
Falling From the Sky
by Joshua Scribner
**4.3/5.0**

Joshua Scribner has a talent for writing exceptionally captivating characters.

While the setting, along with the mystery of what was actually happening in the world around them, was what first drew me into this story, I soon came to learn that I was starting to develop a strong emotional attachment to Toby and his dad. The character building is the aspect of this story that shines brightest, and left me wanting to read more even after I had reached the story's conclusion.

I started off this new year the same way as I did the last; by reading a self published book by an author that I was not familiar with. Since this has paid off for the second year in a row, I may make it a tradition moving forward. I will also be looking into Joshua's other writing, because I am interested to see if he has applied this same level of character building in other stories with different settings.

It's a definite recommendation from me! This is available on Kindle Unlimited, but I was also able to purchase a paperback copy for less than $4 on Amazon. Being that is is around 100 pages long, the novella won't take up a lot of your time, but I have a feeling it will be one that I still reflect back on throughout the year.

I will also point out that there are a few sentences that have grammatical errors, but it was never to the point where it became frustrating. It's very rare that I allow something like that throw me off anyway, especially when I am heavily invested in the story.

[Brandon Skanes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story! It really makes readers realize how life could be if we go without the things we take for granted every single day.

[Penelope Bristol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reads like a Twilight Zone episode

Very cool short novel or long, short story. I enjoyed it like a black and white episode of Twilight Zone or a chapter from Ray Bradbury’s The Illustrated Man. Interesting story, recommend!

[Carmel Audsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

All anyone can do is act upon the information they have to hand. This applies to both the characters in this story, and the reader. The story starts with Dad and Toby hunting for food but ‘most of the land animals are gone’. There used to be cars on the road, there used to be the sound of oil pumps which were distractions for people so they wouldn’t hear the dragons coming up on them. It becomes clear that Toby has not experienced much of the ‘real world’ and relies on information given to him by his father about how things used to be. His father is nervous being out in the open. They were clearly hiding from something or someone. Birds start falling out of the sky and if it wasn’t a dragon, something else was killing them. The monotony of their every-day existence, as they set out to find food, became a bit monotonous, but this was offset by the ever-present tension as they fear for their lives. Are there really dragons? Had the world ended and Toby and Dad are the only human survivors? At the end of this short story we find out why Dad often has fits of rage, and while the reader has some empathy for him, it is Toby who has suffered the real tragedy of being denied a broader life experience. The storyline dragged on, with little plot and not a very satisfying ending. While the suspension was held, it really needs fleshing out.

[James Wallgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short story gem!

Sci-fi short that will keep you turning the page. Toby and his father on a discover journey to learn more about the world they find themselves in. Terrific ending. Great job!

[Kevin Raymond · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s a theory I once heard (probably at 2 a.m. on a message board about ‘80s horror movies and early Metallica bootlegs) that goes something like this: You don’t really remember how a story made you feel—you remember the pace at which it delivered those feelings. If that theory holds up—and let’s pretend it does—then Falling from the Sky by Joshua Scribner operates like an anxiety dream you sort of want to stay in.
It’s 70 pages. And yet in that space, Scribner does something that’s actually kind of audacious in its simplicity: he tells a stripped-down, grimly lyrical father-son survival tale in a dragon-infested, end-times America—and manages to keep the whole thing emotionally resonant and fun. And yes, I used the word "fun" in a review about dragons falling from the sky in a post-apocalyptic hellscape.
The first few pages flirt with The Road cosplay. You’ve got the grayscale misery, the vague hunger, the trudging. It’s familiar—but not derivative. That’s the thing. It’s like deep dish pizza: people argue it’s not “real” pizza because it’s too thick, too heavy, too casserole-y. But also: who cares? Casserole is awesome. So is deep dish. And so is the McCarthy-esque opening of Falling from the Sky, because it sets up expectations that Scribner happily ignores by the time the dragons start falling. (Yes, literal dragons. And somehow it works.)
Tonally, the story walks that George Saunders tightrope—humane but bleak, intimate but weird. Scribner doesn’t spoon-feed exposition, which makes everything feel more lived-in, more earned. He drops in details—small, character-driven things—that make you pause mid-paragraph and go, “Okay, that’s kind of brilliant.” Like the best horror fiction, it’s not really about the monsters; it’s about the interiority of people who’ve run out of good options and still try anyway.
There's also a Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time energy here, not in the plot but in the POV logic—the slightly askew, emotionally-specific lens through which you’re observing a world that doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to. Scribner nails that. And if you're a sucker for tight storytelling with genre elements that aren't just thrown in like toppings at a froyo bar, this is your thing.
Bottom line: Falling from the Sky is a fast, confident read. It's horror for people who like character arcs more than body counts, and drama for people who still want to be surprised by narrative left turns involving skyborne dragons. I don’t know if Scribner listens to Joy Division or watches late-‘90s anime, but this book feels like he might. That’s a compliment, in case that wasn’t clear.
Five stars. And probably five more when I pick it up again in six months and notice all the stuff I missed the first time.

[Samuel Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Hauntingly Beautiful Tale of Survival and Hope

From the moment I picked up "Falling from the Sky," I was completely engrossed. This isn't just another post-apocalyptic story; it's a deeply human look at what it means to survive when all seems lost, and the terrifying beauty of the bond between a father and son. Toby and Dad's isolated existence in the countryside is painted with such vivid detail, you can almost feel the quiet tension of their lives, always scanning the skies for the "beasts" that drove humanity to the brink.

The author masterfully builds the suspense. For years, their routine has kept them safe, but as the description hints, things are definitely shifting. The creeping unease of fires on the ground and, more ominously, birds falling from the sky, creates a palpable sense of dread that kept me turning pages long into the night. What are these new threats? Are Toby and Dad truly alone? And what new horrors await them as their fragile peace unravels?

What truly sets this book apart is the emotional core. The quiet strength of Toby and Dad's relationship, their reliance on each other, and the unspoken fears that bind them, resonate deeply. It's a story that makes you ponder what you'd do in their shoes, and the sheer resilience of the human spirit. "Falling from the Sky" is a gripping, atmospheric, and surprisingly tender read that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good survival story with a strong emotional current.

[David Woods · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fishing for the truth.

Falling from the Sky is a quietly gripping post-apocalyptic tale that narrows its focus to something far more intimate than ruined worlds and roaming “dragons.” At its heart is the relationship between a father and his twelve-year-old son, Toby. The two live in seeming isolation, surviving through fishing, hunting and – most importantly – vigilance. The author turns a microscope on their bond, revealing how love, fear and inherited beliefs shape the world a child thinks he inhabits.

On a personal level, having spent many formative years fishing with my own father, I found the early scenes especially resonant. The simple acts of gathering food and sharing small rituals become opportunities for connection and wisdom – and, in this story, for doubt and questioning. The prose is deliberately spare, allowing small events to carry surprising weight. I was kept constantly on edge, waiting for the clue that would unlock what’s really happening beyond Toby’s limited understanding.

And when the reveal arrives, it’s both clever and poignant. No spoilers, but the story shifts in unexpected directions – part coming-of-age, part Twilight Zone-esque mystery – yet remains anchored in Toby’s emotional journey as he begins to challenge the world his father has taught him to fear.

A short, inventive read that lingers. Well recommended.

[Ray Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Nice Little Dystopian Tale

Falling from the Sky (by Joshua Scribner) starts out as a brooding and building psychodrama novella or stand-alone short story (at 70 pages), but with a delightfully hopeful ending. A father and young son face a persistent harrowing menace that’s slowly destroying everything around them. As the father becomes more and more entrenched in cloudy thinking and fear, the young son has to become bolder in his efforts to save them. Then the boy finds out, with the help of a kindly stranger he runs into, that the threat isn’t what he and his father had imagined.

The on-going pessimism of the tale’s first half seems repetitive and somewhat tedious. Things could possibly be better told in the form of a much shorter in length short story. But about three-quarters through, there’s a surprising and satisfying twist when the boy finds out that the threat isn’t what he and his father had thought it was.

The simple, straightforward writing flows well, despite the several small errors that have escaped editing. Because the story is told in the first-person voice of the young son, but also because of its rather simplified explanations of things, it’s main audience might best be younger readers.

[Novel Diva · Rating 5 out of 5]

A 12-year-old boy, Toby, and his father lead a solitary existence, fishing and growing veggies in the garden, in a world that has been decimated by dragons for some unknown reason. The cars are gone, the shops are gone, as well as most of the people and food.
The author builds a real sense of drama with the unnamed Dad character constantly on the lookout for danger from above. He’s got extremely good hearing and can hear the ‘dragons’ coming. He’s also the family bloodhound when it comes to sniffing out semi-dead birds to eat.
One of my favorite passages is when the father and son are trying to stay away from the dragon hunting them: “The dragon was there all day. Its sound was constant. What changed was the direction. This was how it hunted, Dad said. It moved in a circle because it knew they were there. They were its prey, and it was stalking them. It wanted them to come outside in the open, where it could cook them.”
Initially, I wanted more details about the dragons' appearance and abilities, not just their aftermath. However, when Toby finally 'sees' a 'dragon,' I realized his father's perception of danger was influenced by autism, not deception. It was an intriguing sci-fi story.

[François G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Want a haunting post-apocalyptic story?

This is it. But this one has its originality since it's seen through the eyes of a 12-year old boy named Toby. He's raised in a world where dragons have decimated human civilization. You got it all. Almost...

Early chapters capture a sense of survivalism. Keywords: rifles, rationing, fear of "open sky", you name it.

Then you see Toby gradually but surely opening up to chapter 15 where the impossible happens: safety, community, and even barbecues are back on the table (pun intended). The one changes, the world expands.

The writing is very contrasted:
- past sarcity Versus present abundance.
- Paranoia Vs Hope
- Routine Vs Discovery.

I was about to forget him... but you get to know Toby's father. A hard survivalist who tends to gradually soften while allowing small pleasures. You get the idea. You've probably seen those tropes before, but they are handled with sincerity.

Overall, the book main message sounds like a critique of human rigidity. It celebrates adaptation, not just like the animal way, but also in the emotional way in a broken world. It's about letting go, letting in, and learning how to live again. Nothing could be simpler. Quite moving. And filled with hope and emotional realism. A thoughtful read.

[R.H. Stevens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Falling From the Sky presents a post-apocalyptic scenario centered on a young boy, named Toby, and his dad (nicknamed the Old Man). Some years prior to the events of the story, fire-breathing dragons appeared, driving humanity to the brink. Toby knows little about the world and his whole existence revolves around following his paranoid and edgy father's rules for survival. Although Toby has never seen a dragon, he can hear them screaming through the air and sees their fires on the horizon. The first half or so of the book is an interesting set-up; the mystery regarding the nature of the dragons kept me engages.

There is an oscillating power dynamic between the father and the son. Although Toby is only 12, he is more level-headed and adaptable than his father. I thought this first part of the story was great and a 4/5 star read. The second half struck me as too neat, too tidy, and too convenient. There are certain revelations regarding the father, in particular, that I didn't think were necessary or that might have bigger implications than the story dealt with. Overall, a solid short story that is a breeze to get through.

[Ann Birdgenaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Post-apocalyptic short story about a father & son.

"Falling from the Sky" by Joshua Scribner is a short story about a father and son who are living in a post-apocalyptic time. Told from the perspective of Toby, the twelve-year-old-son, who has never known anything different, it is very simplistic and straight forward. Toby follows his father’s instructions as he has been taught, and the two live a very minimalistic and regimented existence. Toby fears the “Dragons” as his father calls them, that fly over their land and burn any living thing, seemingly to feast on them. Their lives revolve around Toby’s father’s ability to hear these monsters before they arrive, fleeing to the safety of their house. When things start to change Toby’s father refuses to leave the safety of their home and go farther afield to seek help. Toby knows this is the only way they are going to survive. Intense and atmospheric in its own way as Toby’s father’s mental health problems reveal themselves. I would have liked this story to be longer and more fully fleshed out, but enjoyable as a quick read.

[Kindle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful and Engaging


I read Falling from the Sky in one sitting. It’s a short but gripping read that blends suspense and speculative elements in a unique and effective way. The story pulls you in quickly and holds your attention with a growing sense of unease and mystery. I appreciated the author’s clear and economical writing style. There’s no filler—just focused, intentional storytelling that builds tension without overcomplicating the plot.
The pacing is fast, but not rushed. Events unfold in a way that feels natural, and the suspense never lets up. The characters are easy to connect with, even though we don’t spend a lot of time on backstory. Their reactions to the strange events felt authentic, which helped keep the more surreal elements grounded.
I also liked that the story left some questions unanswered. It made me think afterward about what might really have happened. There’s a quiet, unsettling quality to the narrative that lingers beyond the final page. If you’re looking for a short, thought-provoking piece of fiction with a mysterious and slightly eerie tone, Falling from the Sky is well worth your time. It’s the kind of story that stays with you.

[Louis Koeppen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Falling from the Sky” by Joshua Scribner is an intriguing and thoughtfully crafted read. It reminded me of Plato’s cave allegory, though I haven’t read that in decades.

In other words, we’re fairly zoomed in for most of the story, getting one version of things. Then when the story zooms out: surprise, it’s a different version of the same things.

I enjoyed this process in part because it acknowledges that narrators can be unreliable because they’re people and thus suffer from inherent biases.

I’ve read another short piece by this author, and I recall it being just as good and similarly minimalist – meaning, we don’t need paragraphs and paragraphs of exposition, when instead we can start to understand the characters through their words and actions.

It does a good job of presenting neurodivergence as including strengths and gifts. One character venturing out reminds us that doing so can open our world, expand our understanding, and bring light into our dark lives.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Falling from the Sky by Joshua Scribner is a short book – only seventy pages – so it’s good for a quick read over a lunch break or when travelling.
It’s a story about an old man and a boy in a world that has suffered some sort of apocalypse caused by dragons and it appears they are the only two humans left. They have vegetables but spend nearly all of their time foraging for food and this is usually fish from a nearby pond. They cannot travel far from their house because of the fire-breathing dragons.
Toby and Dad are a strange pair. The old man appears gruff and uncommunicative and has almost enhanced senses which has saved their lives on many occasions.
Then something changes and the threat becomes even more real. Or so it seems. The twist was very good, but sort of predictable up to a point. And it wrapped up a bit too neatly in the end.
I found the pacing of this book slow and deliberate and I got the impression it’s a children’s book, although it isn’t advertised as such. However, I did enjoy it.

[Bibiana Krall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling from the Sky by Joshua Scribner is deceptively simple, until it isn't.

In the opening pages an invisible villain is explained and the ultimate price to pay, if the rules are not followed. Between a fearful existence and the unknown, a son and his father attempt to perform daily tasks with tyranny, literally hanging above their heads.

Very little of this story makes sense at first or even shows where in time we are, until bit by bit more clues are revealed.

I wasn't sure where this story was going, but am very glad that I finished it. Themes including, the power of family, fear of the unknown, what isolation and other factors can do to your perception and on and on.

What I can say is if you think about the extreme changes in the world that have recently occurred or if you worry about things you have no control over (that might be a majority,) you will deeply relate to the power of love and the difference shown between living, thriving and surviving. Well done!

[M.J. Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun short story (only 70 pages long) about a father and son trying to survive in the wilderness after the world has been destroyed. They are not aware of any other suvivors. They live in the forest and gather food from their garden or by fishing or hunting. But the dragons come both by day and by night and when they do, life is destroyed in a flaming instant. Toby, the twelve year old boy is being taught by his father who often reminisces about life before the dragons came to destroy everything. Through his father's stories and the books he has read (some several times) Toby learns about the world he has never been able to experience. Then something around the changes and the changes are debilitating to Toby's father. The boy must leave the safety of their cabin and find a way to help his ill father. This science fiction story will be enjoyed by teens and adults who like apocholiptic stories.

[Florian Armas · Rating 4 out of 5]

We see a gritty post-apocalyptic world through the eyes of innocent 12-year-old Toby, who lives in isolation with his father after society has collapsed under the threat of mysterious “dragons.” The strength of the story lies in its quiet tension – daily routines of fishing, gardening, and hiding are infused with a steady sense of dread, shaped by the father's intense overcautiousness. Told through Toby’s simple narrative voice, the novella gradually unveils a deeper psychological layer, culminating in a double twist that reframes the entire story: neither the dragons nor the father are quite what they seem.

The premise is compelling, and the minimalist writing style heightens the mystery by revealing just enough to keep the reader engaged. However, the pacing can feel repetitive, and the emotional payoff – though thoughtful – comes a bit too quickly, with limited build-up. Still, readers are likely to appreciate this subtle, reflective, and original take on dystopian fiction.

[Caitlin Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an entertaining story! Twelve-year-old Toby and his “dad” (slight spoiler) live in a farmhouse, trying to avoid the dragons that fly through the sky, which have already killed everyone else in the area, as far as Toby is aware. They fish and hunt when they can, and raise vegetables, and when they hear approaching dragons, they flee back to the house, which for some reason the dragons don’t destroy.
The description of the daily activities for Toby and his dad are very good, and effectively convey the rather desperate, almost hopeless feeling they must be experiencing. The reader may suspect, as I did, that the dragons are not really dragons, and that keeps you reading so you can learn exactly what is going on. I went through this book in one sitting; it’s not very long, and the story was compelling enough to make me want to find out what was happening. Altogether, a well-written tale that keeps you turning pages until you get to the end!

[MK Schultz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Slow Build Short Story
I was interested in the post-apocalyptic setup right from the get-go. I enjoyed the simplicity of focusing on only two characters for most of the story. The father son dialogue is well done. The son’s thoughts about their situation and the father are very interesting.
I listened to the audiobook version of the story and enjoyed the voice actor’s performance.
The story is well written, and the plot is clever. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but for those who like a slow build that leads to aha-like realizations; this will certainly check that box for you.
The innocence of the boy and the genuine love between the father and son was touching at times. This is the second story I have read by this author, and I look forward to reading more of his work. I recommend this to fans of horror and speculative fiction.

[Kathy Nunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Falling from the Sky’ is a story of a father and son who seemed beset by dangers, and every moment is a test of whether they can survive. The slow, deliberate pace adds to the overwhelming feeling of monotony and at times hopelessness, and yet there is a richness in the connection between father and son, Toby, despite that. The setting is perfect, mirroring the feeling of abandonment. It is set in a place where things die or have to fight for life. We see how Toby tries to understand what is happening in his world and the confusion he feels. It is a story of growth, bonding, grit, determination, and courage. How Toby reads his world depends on the information he has been given, and this raises questions for us all about whether we too truly understand a world where appearance may not be reality. The twist at the end of the story is clever. I enjoy this author’s work.

[Nathan Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s a quiet kind of dread that creeps in through the edges of this story, not with bombast or spectacle, but with the hush of something half-remembered, half-invented. Falling from the Sky is brief but haunting, a story told through a child's eyes, where what’s real and what’s believed blur into something more primal.

What struck me most wasn’t the world-ending backdrop, but the intimacy of it, the worn routines between father and son, the smallness of their world, the silences that speak louder than any exposition. Scribner doesn’t give us answers up front, and I appreciated that restraint. The ambiguity made me lean in.

This isn’t a story about dragons or apocalypse so much as it is about perception, fear, and the invisible things we pass down to those we love. Not for everyone, maybe. But for me, it was exactly the kind of small, strange story that lingers.

[Bella Nicholson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling from the Sky by Joshua Scribner starts out simply enough with a father and son on or living life like a basic hunting/fishing camping trip.

Scibner does something interesting here in his seventy-page novella. Every time you think you know what your story is about, he adds something that changes the direction of what you thought you knew.

It’s an interesting read that brings us a coming-of-age story told through the eyes of a twelve-year-old. As our story begins as a survival story, which leads into a fantasy story, which brings us into a post-apocalyptic story, which ends with a romantic element, all after he adds an unexpected twist or two.

In some ways, it reads like a good episode of The Twilight Zone. I’m not going to give anything away. You’ll have to read it for yourself. Great little read.

[Kelly Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Falling from the Sky” by Joshua Scribner, is a short, dystopian science fiction tale set in the future. The protagonist is 12-year-old Toby, who lives alone with his dad in an isolated area. They have a garden, and they hunt and fish. Toby has never lived with electricity or modern conveniences, but his dad has told him of how life used to be when you could buy all sorts of things in stores or eat in restaurants. Toby has never seen another living person, and his dad thinks they are probably the only ones left. The pair live in constant fear of the dragons, ferocious creatures who strike from above and attack both people and animals. Dad has superior hearing and is always the one to sense a dragon’s approach; when that happens, he warns Toby, and they both run for the safety of their home. This was a quick and interesting read!

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting post apocalyptic tale. The story revolves around the relationship between Toby and his father. The older man seems like some kind of super-survivor, nimbly avoiding death in an increasingly dangerous world. At other times he appears to be struggling with crippling PTSD. Toby doesn’t always understand his father’s actions or reasoning, but like most children, accepts what he is told. Even so, Toby is on the verge of becoming a teenager and is starting to ask probing questions. Their relationship showcases the kind of tension that can occur from subjectively different perspectives. The reasons are revealed in a surprising twist. Eventually the objective truth rises to the surface bringing hope with it.

[Tellen Thurlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

A slow burner but well worth the time, a lot of mysteries to unravel.

A science fiction novel, a slow burner but well worth the time, a lot of mysteries to unravel. Kept me on the edge reading it in one go. Reminded me a lot of Bird box and its sequel which I love. It is a short book which is never a bad thing, I prefer short and to the point rather than 500 pages of waffling.
My favourite part was the relationship and character work between Toby and his Father. Having family members with seizure issues I found this relatable and surprisingly reacted to this is a positive way.
I have read Joshua Scribner books before and I have become a fan of their work, I continue to look out for more books from their series, I have not found on I have not enjoyed thoroughly yet!

[Rich Meyrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story alone in ‘Falling from the Sky’ had me hooked immediately, filling me with questions such as: What had happened to the world? What are the dragons? Were they living creatures or some kind of weapon?

In addition to the main storyline, I found the relationship between Toby and his Dad fascinating. It was clearly a tale of someone coping with a relative dealing with mental issues brought on by stress, a subject relevant in any version of the world, even one not terrorised by dragons! I won’t say more for fear of spoiling the ending.

I really enjoy Joshua Scribner’s style of storytelling. This is the second novella of his I’ve read, and it certainly won’t be the last.