Satellites: Nine Stories

by Tom Pappalardo

“This author is bound to find an audience that has been waiting just for him.” — Publishers Weekly Nine speculative stories from Tom Pappalardo. In “Mind The Gap,” a man falls through time up and down instead of back and forth. “Bygone” tells the story of a girl and her beloved robot exploring the abandoned state of Massachusetts. In “This Town,” a half-hit wonder finds all the time he lost drinking in the ‘90s. Career-minded cats, lethal landscapers, illegal sodas? Sure. A sleeping dog disrupts downtown, Death incarnate stops for a latte, a new dead friend at the old landfill? Yeah, why not. Full of humor, observation, and the innate grumpiness of a lifelong New Englander, these tales form an unforgettable collection from one of the most entertaining part-time writers part-time writing today. Praise for Broken Lines :
“A rollicking, careening adventure… Pappalardo has created a world, and a book, unlike any other.” — Foreword Reviews “An engaging, gonzo novel with a large dose of silliness…” — Bleeding Cool “A Douglas Adams-inspired road trip…” — Tulsa Book Review Praise for One More Cup Of
“Hilarious shorts… a consistent supply of laughs.” — Publishers Weekly

255 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 5, 2022

About the author

Tom Pappalardo is a graphic designer, author, and musician who lives in a manky old house in western Massachusetts with a busted '66 Mustang in the garage.

Reviews

[Eric Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Satellite is a collection of short stories by Tom Pappalardo. His nine tales cover everything from Death choosing its replacement to a gigantic dog downtown and many other exciting topics. As this master wordsmith weaves these beautiful narrations, each encompasses the two genres of Ancient Greek literature- comedy and tragedy. Pappalardo has his audience reaching for a tissue to wipe the tears of joy and sorrow. His characters are seemingly ordinary individuals confronted by the truly absurd with totally pedestrian reactions. It’s as if “un-reality” is an everyday occurrence.

This Bay Stater is a modern-day Renaissance Man. As a singer-songwriter, cartoonist, graphic designer, and author, he knows how to tell a story. This is his fifth book and his first of all short stories. His love for coffee and Massachusetts shows up regularly. Pappalardo’s book is creative, entertaining, humous, and thought-provoking. It is a fun read for fans of illogical fantasies. In my opinion, Pappalardo has penned the greatest line in literature. Without giving away too much of a spoiler, it has to do with a Basset Hound not being a terrorist threat, but one will have to read Satellite to find out.