{"product_id":"consequences-maggie-wilkins-9781923333369","title":"Consequences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActions have consequences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cast of flawed humans (and non-humans) inhabit these twelve short stories. These characters make decisions and take actions which have profound consequences for themselves and others. They are driven by strong emotions and desires -for revenge, reward, redemption, reconnection, rehabilitation, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories are drawn from different genres (dystopian future, crime, mystery, humour, fantasy and psychological drama) but all reflect the central theme of 'consequences.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActions and their consequences can set up a happy ending. (In one story, an AI assistant makes himself indispensable to a human family. In another, an executive with PTSD confronts his past).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut some stories end with a sting in the tail. (In one story, a frustrated doctor risks a patient's life to take revenge on an old enemy. In another, an academic decides that murder is the only way to safeguard her career).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gift was shortlisted in 2020 Hammond House (UK) competition and published in their SURVIVAL Anthology. Antarctic Days was shortlisted for 28th Scarlet Stiletto Awards (Aus) in 2021 and The Journalist was short listed in Stringybark Stories (Aus) urban-themed competition in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maggie Wilkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923333364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923333369\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Hill Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Maggie Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47637315256575,"sku":"9781923333369","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b9541870-1b2b-4ff7-bbc4-6f7e9354ce60.jpg?v=1765115383","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/consequences-maggie-wilkins-9781923333369","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}