Bric-a-Brac: A Haunting and Fantastical Collection of Bittersweet Supernatural Tales
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Bric-a-Brac is a poignant short story and novella collection set within deeply memorable backdrops of supernatural happenings where everyday people explore our shared innermost human desires and struggles.
In the war-torn streets of London, a haunting romance unfolds, where love at first sight conceals hidden secrets. Journey to the Isles of Scilly where a grieving widow finds closure in a remarkable superstition. Witness a young woman, come of age, struggling to leave behind her childhood and something even more precious and innocent. Wander the sacred halls of a medieval monastery, where inquisitive scribes unearth forbidden truths. Accompany an Edwardian detective on an unorthodox pursuit of justice for a resurrected actress. And in a Wiltshire curiosity shop, a lonely shop owner discovers the transformative magic of friendship…and more.
With wit and enchantment, hallmarks of the author’s immersive and emotive writing style, these unforgettable stories interweave the natural with the supernatural, making them ideal for readers of Ray Bradbury, Neil Gaiman and Edith Nesbit.
Stories included:
∞ The Exchange ∞ Glow ∞ Reflections ∞ Nightingale ∞ The Cresset Square ∞ Sleep now, Adelard ∞ Bric-a-Brac ∞
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Additional information
| Publisher | Elmfire Press, 1st edition (17 Nov. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 2495 KB |
| Simultaneous device usage | Unlimited |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 287 pages |
by Matthew C
Bric-a-Brac by J. T. Croft is a captivating collection of short stories and novellas that explore the themes of life, death, love, loss, and the supernatural. Justin skillfully blends the elements of Gothic fantasy, mystery, and horror to create stories that are both haunting and fantastical. The stories are set in different times and places, from Victorian London to modern-day Ireland, but they all share a common thread of human emotions and experiences. The characters are well-developed and relatable, facing dilemmas and challenges that really resonated with me. Justin also uses vivid descriptions and imagery to create atmospheric and immersive settings that drew me into the stories.
Bric-a-Brac is a book that will appeal to fans of Ray Bradbury, Neil Gaiman, and Edith Nesbit, as well as those who enjoy the bittersweet and supernatural. Justin has a unique and enchanting voice that absolutely kept me hooked and entertained. I highly recommend for anyone who loves reading stories that are both imaginative and emotional.
5 Stars.