Curious Tales of bad people getting what they really, really deserve (for once).
Despite being warned by a Fairy not to do so, a wealthy and brutal man steals a thing of beauty from the Universe when he kills the last Unicorn: the Fairy curses him and he will pay a terrible price.
Elsewhere in Anywhere, a group of Bankers consider it good 'sport' to murder a mother Troll and her children, unaware that in doing so they have signed their own death warrants: nothing is more fearsome than a Troll's revenge.
Meanwhile another Banker suffers as a Troll and a Fairy punish him for evicting a young family from their home and God and The Devil hold a meeting to decide what to do about a corrupt politician who is too wicked even for Hell!
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY ABOUT THE 'TALES OF ANYWHERE' SERIES:
"Brilliant comic technique, and a glorious sense of moral outrage...combine here to make a unique reading experience. Often laugh-out-loud funny, the real-life characters behind these innocuous fairy tales and fables hit you by surprise, a series of sharp rocks hidden in those snowballs. Amazingly, with all the faux-naievete and children's book elements gleefully displayed here, the writing never becomes twee or condescending. I don't know where this writer's been all his life, but I intend to catch up with him, and keep an eye on where he's headed next!" - VINE VOICE
WHAT READERS SAY:
"This is the best book I have read since The Book Thief...the author is a storyteller rather than simply telling stories. There are a lot of authors out there but not many are true storytellers. My favorite story involved a dachshund and her search for a missing shoe. The imagery was so good I could picture how the story would be as a cartoon or film." ★★★★★
"I really enjoyed this book...some stories can move you to tears because the story lines are so well thought out. Brilliant." ★★★★★
"Touched my heart. Stories full of love, hope, and accepting woven beautifully with whimsy. I couldn't put this book down nor did I want to." ★★★★★
"One of the best books I've read in Damn near forever! I feel like re-evaluating ever book I've ever rated or adding more stars to show how outstanding it truly is! Thank you for writing it Mr. Hennerley! I found myself savoring it bit by bit so it wouldn't end too soon, but sadly it is over and I must wait for another book as nurturing to my spirit." ★★★★★
"I loved this book. The writing style reminds me of Tanith Lee's "Tales from The Flat Earth"...Yes, it's a collection of tales, but so much more. It's a reminder that we don't have to stoop to the level of the powerful one percent. Humanity can prevail with decent and kindness. While it relates the ugliness in the world today, it also offers hope and love." ★★★★★
"Should be on everyone's must read list! Thank you, Richard Hennerley." ★★★★★