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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Apr 08, 2008 I really enjoyed the whole book. It has twists and turns, and a wide variety. My personal favorite was "Immortal". The whole book was good. I recommend to everyone.
I want MORE! Dec 15, 2007 I enjoyed the book immensely. Mrs. Reese and Mr. Miller are imaginative story-weavers with a flare for the unusual. Mrs. Reese truly has a gift for captivating descriptions and Mr. Miller for engaging plot twists. If this dynamic duo were ever to co-author a solid novel or even epic series, I wouldn't hesitate an instant to rush to the bookstore (hint, hint)! Their strengths would complement each other well. Specifically, my favorites for each are "In the Air Tonight "by Mr. Miller and "The Thaw" by Mrs. Reese. In both cases I found myself yearning for more; I felt a need for a more robust story and conclusion not possible in the short-story format. Both, I believe, are excellent story-boards for a complete flesh-out in a novel format and both could be contenders for the big best-sellers lists. Thanks to both the authors for providing me an opportunity to share your musings!
Immensely detailed Dec 05, 2007 John and Rachelle's book captures many aspects of several different lives, ranging from futuristic game players to a woman who can't remember her past. The details create an illicit picture in one's mind. You can tell that the team has put their hearts and souls into creating something that is a joy to read. They held nothing back, and shared intimate details from their minds with the world. An excellent colllection of short stories.
Organic Imagination Aug 12, 2007 "Bones of the Woods" uses rich, organic sensory descriptions. Rachelle's imaginative stories use nature, which is as strong of an element as the characters or the plot. Nature enables the characters and the reader to make sense of a world without order. Rachelle's first story "Bones of the Forest" has a character that discovers a frightening episode in humankind's history. Her final story "The Thaw" has a character who must face a buried past in order to stop a predator/murderer. Sandwiched between these stories is the exquisite "The Leafman." In this story, Rachelle's descriptions are so evocotive and true, both of art and of nature. Equally rich in images and symbolism, John Miller's stories are insights into the torturous battles as men fight the dark side of their nature - a hit man, a psychiatrist, and a gamer. As I read through this collection, I didn't want any story to end. This wife-and-husband writing team have created a set of stories that compliment each other, engage the reader, and remind us that men and women can only survive when they live in harmony with nature. It is ironic that these two live on a Missouri farm, because they are highly technical people. Rachelle Reese is the co-author of Professional SQL Server 7.0 Development Using SQL-DMO, SQL-NS & DTS. How fortunate it is to read good writing in a world that is too easily amused and distracted by technology. The power of the word to stimulate mind and spirit can be found in "Bones of the Woods."
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