{"product_id":"ooters-place-and-other-stories-karl-el-koura-9780987693808","title":"Ooter's Place and Other Stories of Fear, Faith, and Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Baker's Dozen of Short Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy doesn't God do something to stop the evil and suffering in the world? Some people who call themselves the \"Atheists Against God\" think they know the answer. And they know what they're going to do about it, too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA hired gun-who doesn't use a gun and won't be hired by just anyone-realizes that his profession is killing him, but finds it hard to quit. Until he discovers that his talent has more uses than he ever dreamed possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA young boy learns that his best friend is an alien. But does that mean they have to stop being friends?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet interesting, complex characters; explore worlds both strange and all-too-familiar; and discover the answer to thought-provoking mysteries in this collection of 13 short stories by Karl El-Koura. Twelve of these short tales were previously published in magazines between 1998 and 2010, while the bonus story is exclusive to this collection. Organized in three sections-Fear, Faith, and Love-this anthology also contains an introduction by the author, as well as forewords to accompany each story (an afterword in the case of the bonus story).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpanning a wide range of genres (including science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective fiction, military fiction, and superhero fiction) and a wide range of lengths (from the shortest story at 250 words to the longest at 7500 words), Ooter's Place and Other Stories of Fear, Faith, and Love is an eclectic collection. Join the author as he introduces you to stories both light and dark, fun and serious, always entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for stories included in this collection: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAT WAR-\"A Bradbury-esque piece.\" (SFReader)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHOW YOU DIE-\"The tension builds steadily into the wonderful climax and I could easily see this making a leap into the verbal horror tradition that spawned it.\" (Tangent Online)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTHE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIMSELF FOR A SUPERHERO-\"After some very funny, sometimes poignant encounters . . . we discover why [the protagonist] is able to do what he does. And what happens to guys who think they are superheroes-but aren't. A very appealing story.\" (Tangent Online)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Stories of Fear\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow You Die\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhantom Spouse Syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTom's Refrigerator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorpse Of My Life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Stories of Faith\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Man Who Mistook Himself for a Superhero\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAtheists Against God and the Devil of Destruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlink\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Talent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Stories of Love\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThey Came From Ooter's Place\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking Simbta\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Curious Case of the Book Baron\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus: A Story of Fear, Faith, and Love\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChasing Carrots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karl El-Koura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0987693808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780987693808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Karl El-Koura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/21\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.34d","brand":"Karl El-Koura","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435794247935,"sku":"9780987693808","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_96052459-e282-4bf7-9e54-717efbb5b1f7.jpg?v=1777152752","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ooters-place-and-other-stories-karl-el-koura-9780987693808","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}