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Catawampus Tales

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Known for his satirical style, Bob Frey does not disappoint in "Catawampus Tales," a collection of short stories that range from humorous to outrageous, and can be categorized as "deliciously eclectic." Just when you feel like you know what's going to happen next, Frey jolts you with a twist. The arrangement of short stories is such that they bounce from science fiction to a romantic fantasy, and everything in between--there's definitely something for the avid and casual reader. The memorable stories of the collection are "Zombie Fight Song," and "Supermale's Gone and Left Us." Simply put, if you like books where the flow is nearly impeccable, easy to read--without losing any of the substance--and a sense of humor, this is it.

Bob Frey's "Catawampus Tales" are... catawampus. Frey continues his satirical style that readers have come to love in his past works with this eclectic collection of stories, comprised of every genre imaginable, from science fiction to horror to paranormal to fantasy, with characters ranging from nerds to vampires and everything in between. Frey showcases his prowess for various genres through his stories that exhibit equal skill in all types of stories, keeping readers completely riveted through his continually shifting types of stories. If you enjoyed "The Bashful Vampire Murder & Comic Book Murders" or are simply looking for an entertaining read that is a departure from the ordinary, "Catawampus Tales" is certain to become a favorite collection of stories.

I read the last book by this author and was pleased so I gave this one a shot and the results were the same. Frey makes this an very east read with all the humor inside the short stories. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a light read and has a good sense of humor.

Bob Frey's "Catawampus Tales" is an engaging series of short stories, part science fiction, a lot humorous, and also a deconstruction of the super hero and his fit in today's society. It's a very interesting idea and clever. I'm not a huge sci-fi reader, but the humor accompanied with the layers of the stories - from human-like zombies to a superhero who is cuffed by immigration - are great. It's fun, absurd, and real all at the same time. Well worth a fun, quick, and uniquely enjoyable read.

I enjoyed the last book I read by this author, "The Bashful Vampire Murder & Comic Book Murders" and this new book did not disappoint either. This was a great collection of short stories that I absolutely loved. There were superheroes, action, zombies, and vampires combined with a wonderful sense of humor. I would recommend this anyone looking for change of pace and looking for an easy, light- hearted read. Bob Frey did it again!

Catawampus, meaning askew or awry, was exactly what Bob Frey intended this book to be. Comprised of short stories that are both creative and downright entertaining, Frey commands the reader's attention with Catawampus Tales.

How would the world really react to a superhero? What does it take to fight a zombie? How real can the imagination seem to some? All these questions, and more, are answered throughout the nine short stories that comprise this book.

With humor and imagination, Catawampus Tales is an excellent read. With a writing style that is fully captivating, Bob Frey provides his readers with a book that will be talked about for a long time.

Filled with fascinating tales and plenty of humor, Catawampus Tales is absolutely clever. When reading we want to escape from life and delve into a book and this book helps the reader do that perfectly. The unimaginable happens, even in some of the most relate-able (at times) situations. This book is sheer fun. Part science fiction, part (adult) humor and pure entertainment.

Catawapus Tales by Bob Frey is one of the great books. It is very interesting book. Most thing I likes about this book is short stories. Sometime we got bored with one story line with same style in the entire book, but this book is truly gives you little of everything. I really enjoyed reading this book and I will recommend other people to read it I am sure won't disappoint. It is one of the great books now for me. !!

Catawampus Tales is very entertaining, and includes a nice variety of genres. Reading through some of the stories, I thought to myself on several occasions, "This is so ridiculous I could definitely see it happening in real life." Stories are great when they're so fantastically impossible you wish they could happen and when you can totally relate them to life. You get both here. Bob Frey's tales are imaginative and unpredictable, but at the same time completely reflect the status of the world today.

Catawampus Tales is a compilation of Bob Frey's short stories, ranging from satire and sci-fi to horror and fantasy. With intriguing titles such as "Supermale's Gone and Left Us," "When Push Comes to Shove," "Sugar and the Bikers," and "Zombie Fight Song," the audience's curiosity will be put to the ultimate test in each of these short stories. Short story subjects include horny bachelors, nerds, college life, the corporate world, vampires, and much more. Catawampus Tales is easy and a relatively quick read, filled with humor and bizarre scene after scene. Beneath all the craziness, Catawampus Tales is well-written with a meaningful message about the role of men in society. If you want to read romance, comedy, thriller, or horror, this is the perfect book--it has something for everyone. Frey's collection is unique and has unexpected surprises packed in every short story. For readers looking for something different, something catchy, and something that packs endless punch and energy, Catawampus Tales is a must read.