{"product_id":"the-signpost-up-ahead-stephen-wise-9781967739004","title":"The Signpost Up Ahead","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare to be intrigued, terrified, and delighted by the fifteen imagintive short stories contained in this collection, comprising works of science fiction, fantasy, horror, slice of life, and a bit of the absurd. Stories include the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElectronic Telepathy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a police forensics android investigates a mysterious murder, but uncovers aspects of himself he never knew existed...and which threatens his very existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOde de la Lune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - an orchestral conductor premieres the symphony that's been his life's work, but struggles to contain a medical condition that manifests during the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClosing Time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a mother searches frantically for her young son as time grows increasingly closer to tragegy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Perfect Copy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a despicable businessman gets his comeuppance when he uses a copy machine that has a mind of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Barn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a boy faces his worst fears on a wintry night when confronting a monster living in the darkness of his farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eViking Funeral\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a guy and his friends scheme to give his recently deceased brother the sendoff he always wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chosen One\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a farmboy is sent on a quest when he learns he's the subject of an ancient prophecy...though it's not quite what he expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen Wise invites you to join him in these and other tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Wise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967739005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781967739004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrowhead Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Stephen Wise","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48453992382719,"sku":"9781967739004","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1786f367-da6c-4bba-a34e-7c477022d02e.jpg?v=1777303507","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-signpost-up-ahead-stephen-wise-9781967739004","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}