Today we will be featuring It Will Be Quick by Karl Drinkwater, which is a lovely book filled with a collection of interesting stories to captivate your imagination. It is a book like no other as you will find sixteen short stories of humanity, endurance and spirit. There is a story about an opportunistic baby theft by a young woman in pain and another story about two strangers shipwrecked on a lifeless rock, unable to speak the same language. You will also find a story is about an isolated cycling holiday which descends into terror, with another about one woman seeks the courage to destroy her life as well as a miracle which unites a community, and teenagers take a stand against hypocrisy. Each story will leave you feeling satisfied yet wanting to read more. Keep on reading to find out more about this book.
What I thought of the Book
It is a unique book with sixteen contemporary short fiction stories which I found both entertaining and intriguing. Each story draws up deep emotions as I found myself rooting for a particular character or dreading them. The book starts off with Fire In the Hole and ends with Bloodline. As I read each story, I found myself wanting to find out more as I was not sure how each story would end. Although the short stories were somewhat random and varied, they each shared the same theme that “a single decision can save – or ruin – a life”.
Karl Drinkwater is a unique writer who is able to write in different styles and I also love the characters he has created as well as the scenarios. Each story is different and showcases real-life decisions which the characters’ face such as love, losing a child, death and so forth. Although some of the topics are dark, I did not feel disturbed by reading it. It has been a while since I read a compilation of short stories so I was surprised to find how interesting this book was. Karl is such a gifted writer and was able to bring to life relatable stories of everyday people.
I found that with homeschooling and #lockdown3, I have had not much time to read, so having the chance to read these short stories in between my breaks has been a great way for me to continue reading and I did not realise how quickly I breezed through the 280 pages. It Will Be Quick is such a good read and one which I gladly will recommend.
How much is the Book and how can you buy it?
You can purchase a copy of the book from here. The paperback of this book retails for on Amazon for £6.31 and the eBook for 3.99. Please check the website for the latest price.
About the Book
Title: It Will Be Quick
Author: Karl Drinkwater
Publisher: Organic Apocalypse
Pages: 280
ISBN: 978-1911278177
Dimensions: 13.97 x 1.6 x 21.59 cm
About the Author
Karl Drinkwater writes thrilling SF, suspenseful horror, and contemporary literary fiction. Whichever you pick you’ll find interesting and authentic characters, clever and compelling plots, and believable worlds.
Karl has lived in many places but now calls Scotland his home. He’s an ex-librarian with degrees in English, Classics, and Information Science. He also studied astrophysics for a year at university, surprising himself by winning a prize for “Outstanding Performance”. Karl is an active member of the British Science Fiction Association (BSFA), the Horror Writers Association (HWA), and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).
When he isn’t writing he loves guitars, exercise, computer and board games, nature, and vegan cake. Not necessarily in that order.
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*We were sent a copy of the Book in return for a feature. All opinions are our own.
16 comments
I am always on the lookout for a book to read. I need to get this one and add it to my collection.
Hope you do Melissa
I really like the sound of the plot. I’ve never heard of Karl Drinkwater, but he’s clearly one to look out for.
Yes he is indeed, a good author and one whom I have just discovered as well
Sounds like a wonderful collection of stories…I’ve not heard of this but will be checking it out. Thank you for sharing!
It is indeed, you are bound to find a story which stands out for you
I like the idea of reading a collection of short stories. I haven’t had a lot of time for reading lately, and this sounds like a good way for me to be able to enjoy some reading.
I agree, something about short stories makes reading so much more fun as it is quick and you are compelled to read the next story story
This is a an interesting plot to a story\book and I’ve never seen anything kind of like it. It seems like a great book and if I get any free time not blogging or working, ill check it out. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome, yes 16 interesting stories compiled into one book
I need a new book for my weekend reading while relaxing after a stressful week at work, and I think this is going to be my next book
I find books do help to relax the mind and this is one such book
I love reading short stories and when they are all compiled into one book, it’s great for me! I’ll check it out online 🙂
Hope you do, it is a great book to read with interesting stories
Love this collection of short stories as they are perfect for quick reads anytime I have a bite of downtime. I am due for a new book so I may have to check this one out.
I agree, I have not had much time lately so these short stories are perfect