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May 13, 2016 Robin Morgan rated information technology it was amazing

I must say this had been a totally different drove of short stories than I've always read, or others will read if they become this book.

For incidence, the author'south first curt story, "Heal Thyself", reminded me of episodes of the television plan One Step Across. Co-ordinate to the description on IMDB this program sought out 'existent' stories of the supernatural, including ghosts, disappearances, monsters, etc., and re-creating them for each episode. No solutions to these mysteries were ever found

I must say this had been a totally unlike collection of brusque stories than I've ever read, or others volition read if they get this book.

For incidence, the author's start brusque story, "Heal Thyself", reminded me of episodes of the television program I Step Across. According to the clarification on IMDB this program sought out 'real' stories of the supernatural, including ghosts, disappearances, monsters, etc., and re-creating them for each episode. No solutions to these mysteries were ever plant, and viewers could only scratch their heads and wonder, "what if information technology's real?"

In selecting the residual of the stories contained in his volume, the author, Don Massenzio in choosing not to include ones which belong to the same genre added to the enjoyment the book'south reading enjoyment. Despite the volume having few errors, I find it withal deserves the 5 STARS I'm giving it.

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RANDOM TALES is a book of four very unlike short stories written by Don Massenzio. Each very readable short story has a unlike theme and is started off with a note past the author as to how he came up with the concept of that detail tale.

Tale #1 is "Heal Thyself" almost a motorcycle rider who discovers his body is abnormally different after an accident.
Tale #2 "Baronial 1963" is about a young white boy, lonely and feeling a misfit amongst his peers, befriends 3 black children in the racial tro

RANDOM TALES is a volume of 4 very different curt stories written by Don Massenzio. Each very readable short story has a different theme and is started off with a note past the author as to how he came upwardly with the concept of that particular tale.

Tale #1 is "Heal Thyself" about a motorcycle rider who discovers his body is abnormally different afterward an accident.
Tale #ii "August 1963" is well-nigh a young white male child, lone and feeling a misfit amongst his peers, befriends 3 black children in the racial troubles of the 1960'south in the South.
Tale #3 "Play It Once again Des" is virtually a jazz pianist who "takes a shortcut" and gets more than he bargained for.
Tale #4 "Lucy's Christmas Miracle" is about Detective Frank Rozzano and a missing 3 twelvemonth old child scenario.

I normally don't care for short stories because they are, well, curt and my preference is for a book I tin sink my teeth into. This collection of superb stories held my interest to the point where I had to end after each tale and think about each one in detail. I never did like any i story over another, every bit each one was practiced in its own right. I recommend this book for anyone who loves short stories and for those, like me, who enjoys longer novels. You only might accept a change of center and become a "short story enthusiast.

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May 26, 2016 Stevie Turner rated it actually liked information technology

Don Massenzio has written iv very readable short stories with different themes. There is the motorbike rider in 'Heal Thyself' who discovers his body is startlingly unlike afterward an accident, the jazz pianist in 'Play it once again Des' who gets more he bargained for, and the delightful 'Lucy'southward Christmas Phenomenon' involving Detective Frank Rozzani and a possible child abduction scenario. However, my favourite was the excellent 'August 1963' about how a immature white boy, lonely and feeling a misfi Don Massenzio has written four very readable brusk stories with different themes. There is the motorbike rider in 'Heal Thyself' who discovers his trunk is startlingly different after an blow, the jazz pianist in 'Play it over again Des' who gets more than than he bargained for, and the delightful 'Lucy'due south Christmas Phenomenon' involving Detective Frank Rozzani and a possible child abduction scenario. Withal, my favourite was the fantabulous 'August 1963' virtually how a immature white male child, alone and feeling a misfit amongst his peers, befriends 3 black children in the racial troubles of the 1960's in the South.
There are a couple of editing errors so I cannot give the full 5 stars, but nevertheless enjoyed these four stories. Recommended. ...more

Like many of the other reviewers, I found "August 1963" the most powerful and moving story in this fine collection of short stories. That is non to say that the residue of the stories were not as good; simply that this one literally gave me goosebumps equally I read. The book is well worth ownership just for that one lone.

Massenzio has written a book filled with exciting, believable characters I had little trouble sympathizing with. His writing is clear and transparent - in the sense that it doesn't get in

Similar many of the other reviewers, I found "August 1963" the most powerful and moving story in this fine collection of short stories. That is not to say that the rest of the stories were non every bit expert; simply that this i literally gave me goosebumps as I read. The volume is well worth buying but for that one alone.

Massenzio has written a book filled with exciting, believable characters I had piddling trouble sympathizing with. His writing is clear and transparent - in the sense that information technology doesn't get in the way of his stories - allowing me to immerse myself in the tales right away.

This was my start book by him that I've read. Bases on information technology, I'll at present move on to his detective series.

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Nov eighteen, 2016 Janice Spina rated it it was amazing

An eclectic mix of interesting and entertaining stories that kept this reader enthralled. The writer created artistic and intriguing themes to these tales that made for an enjoyable read. There is something for everyone in this wonderful collection.

I have read a previous book by this talented author and look forwards to reading more than.

April fourteen, 2016 Stacy rated information technology liked it

I really charge per unit this a iii.5. These brusk stories take a Hitchcock or Twilight Zone experience to them. I would also compare his writing to Richard Matheson, who writes mainly fantasy or horror. Overall, this was a expert collection of stories.

Iv random stories told as if yous were right there in the midst of each. My favourite was "August 1963". It deals with ignorance and prejudice. All the stories are interesting and vary in genre, which adds to the entreatment of this collection. Iv random stories told as if y'all were right there in the midst of each. My favourite was "August 1963". It deals with ignorance and prejudice. All the stories are interesting and vary in genre, which adds to the entreatment of this drove. ...more than

January 29, 2016 Larry Hollis rated information technology it was astonishing

Love the brusque stories

Don Massenzio did slap-up task in the stories. They kept my interest each page I turned. Good catastrophe stories what Love.

Feb 09, 2016 Barrie rated information technology it was amazing

Great prepare of short stories! Very entertaining!

Similar his graphic symbol, Frank Rozzani, Don was born in Syracuse, New York to showtime generation Italian American parents. He's an avid reader. Some of my favorite authors are Harlan Coben, David Morrell, Stephen King, Jonathan Kellerman, John Grisham, and Hugh Howey. His favorite volume of all fourth dimension is To Kill a Mockingbird.

He started writing equally a mode to combat the long hours of travel and numerous hotel s

Like his grapheme, Frank Rozzani, Don was born in Syracuse, New York to first generation Italian American parents. He'south an gorging reader. Some of my favorite authors are Harlan Coben, David Morrell, Stephen King, Jonathan Kellerman, John Grisham, and Hugh Howey. His favorite book of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird.

He started writing every bit a style to combat the long hours of travel and numerous hotel stays that are function of the 'glamorous' world of corporate life. He utilize writing as a therapeutic outlet to gainsay his homesickness.

His commencement published book, Bluntly Speaking, rose to the top of the Amazon charts. It was the first in a series of books focused on the character, Frank Rozzani, a Florida individual detective. The series is a throwback to the days of lurid detective novels with a tip of the hat to Jim Rockford from the 70's television show, The Rockford Files. He's besides released a drove of brusque stories called Random Tales that is available for your Kindle or in paperback.

Too, expect for his not-fiction volume, The Ultimate Guide For Independently Published Authors: Tips for improving quality and selling your piece of work, now available on Amazon.com as an eBook or in paperback

He moved to Jacksonville, Florida 22 years ago where he currently lives with his wife, daughter, and three dogs.

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