Welcome to My Monday Minis.
This is where I review very short stories and flash fiction.
For today I’ll be telling you about Escaping by John K. Patterson.
My Review
Tobias Carter just hopes the damaged carrier will stay together. Maybe they will get lucky and won’t be followed from the city.
No such luck. Two Arriver drones are racing over the sand to intercept them. It doesn’t look good, and Tobias has given up on prayer.
But, Reverend Rousseau hasn’t given up on Tobias.
My thoughts
This is a really fast read. Alien beings have attacked the city and most of the ships, with survivors on board, didn’t make it far.
With their last transport falling apart around him, Tobias is carrying on a conversation with the Reverend.
He’s seen some terrible things back on Earth and doesn’t want to go there with the holy man, but Rousseau is persistent.
After the read the last sentence, I thought about this story.
The ending was somewhat predictable, but I got the one I wanted.
I haven’t read many science fiction books that deal with God and lack of faith.
The author spun it all together in a neat little package that will make you think too.
3 Stars
About the author
A writer of science fiction and fantasy since 2004, John K. Patterson has recently completed his first novel and volunteers for the Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado Springs, CO. His addictions include drawing, coffee, dinosaurs, space exploration, and old typewriters.
His first fantasy, a short story called “Battle at Engorlash,” was published at the webzine Dragons, Knights and Angels, and ever since he has worked hard to turn it into the upcoming epic fantasy series “The Wolfglen Legacy.” For more of his writing, check out his blog at johnkpatterson.wordpress.com
You can find out more about John and his books here.
