Monday, December 31, 2018

A Massive and Remarkable Collection of Stories


“CEA Greatest Anthology Written” is a remarkable book for a number of reasons. This massive anthology of short stories of every conceivable genre was compiled by Shaun M. Jooste of Celenic Earth Publications for the purpose of breaking a Guinness World Record. With over 100 short stories, this volume can also assist in building up one’s biceps – the hard copy is the size of the Manhattan phone book and weighs 3.5 pounds. While the book is offered in kindle for 99 cents, I chose the hard copy for $20, well worth the price.



The compilation is written by writers from all over the world and includes stories on romance, crime, mystery and psychological thrillers, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The style and sophistication of the stories vary from author to author but overall it is quite a bargain. For sure, it will take months to read every offering in this 551 page book. Some of the best suggestions include the gripping fantasy, “The Evening Star”, by Amanda Desiree; the bizarre “The Ruination Theater” by Adrian Johnson; and “The Detour” by Donna Marie West, a suspenseful crime story.

Fiction lovers will surely enjoy “CEA” additionally because all of the stories can be read in one sitting, which Poe believed to be a crucial aspect of the short story. For the most part, these are obscure writers, many of which undoubtedly used pseudonyms, but they deserve to be read, and it is hoped will produce more fine tales.

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