A Game Of Colors [Paperback]

John Urbancik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2001

“No turning back once I turn on the lights...”

And so Sara’s journey begins. She has come here for two reasons: to find her sister or at least learn what happened to her, and to explore her own power.

But she soon learns that to fail is to die and that no one is telling her the whole truth.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...magic, witchcraft, psychic vampirism and secret societies (blended) into a fresh, potent story that grabs you and never lets go. -- —Gary Jonas author of Curse Of The Magazine Killers

...more than an occult masterpiece; it’s a whole new way of looking at reality. -- —Garrett Peck, co-editor of PERSONAL DEMONS and TOOTH AND CLAW

About the Author

Maybe it started as early as fourth grade. No one’s really sure. Facts have been obscured by rumor.

It is true that John Urbancik writes. His work has appeared in such places as A Darker Dawning, Dreams of Decadence, Flesh & Blood and Indigenous Fiction.

However, it has not been proven that he had anything to do with the fall of the Berlin wall. He might have been to Amsterdam, but he never made a living behind red lit glass. He does play Chess, but not often. He enjoys chocolate too much.

He is responsible for the Dark Fluidity website, which now includes a special section on Colors in addition to its author, artist, and musician features.

One of the rumors is true: A Game of Colors is only the beginning of his Colors series.

“Absence of Color” has already appeared in A Darker Dawning, a promotional chapbook distributed at the World Horror Convention in Seattle.

“Démasqué” will appear in Shadows, Legends & Secrets, John Urbancik’s forthcoming collection from Flesh & Blood Press.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Yard Dog Press (June 25, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 1893687198
• ISBN-13: 978-1893687196
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,870,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Too Many Heroines, August 26, 2001

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Anne Schoenseher (Orlando, FL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Game Of Colors (Paperback)

I found that once I started, strangely, I couldn't put A Game Of Colors down. Books of this genere aren't usually on my reading list, which goes to show that John Urbancik finds a way to transcend the genre. He is that rare writer who genuinely likes his women characters without being patronizing, or overly romanticizing them. There isn't a trace of stereotyping. These women are not "strong women," or "helpless women," or "bitchy women," we know the list. They're people whom he allows to be defined by their complexities, even when we're not sure we quite know them, or understand their motivations. It seems Mr. Urbancik doesn't have to assume the female voice because he is gender-blind. In anything this author writes, we can expect to feel respected. Rainer Maria Rilke advised in his Letters to a Young Poet not to publish before age thirty. He tought that writers, over time, can become increasingly compelling. I'm looking forward to the maturing of John Urbancik.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Accurate Fantasy Left Hand Path, October 17, 2001

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Jammie Wafle (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Game Of Colors (Paperback)

As a Witch, I thoroughly enjoyed the Game. I'm impressed by the Left hand portrayal of Wichcraft. The energy usage is correct as far as real life, but I've never heard of anyone who really seen a charged ball of blue energy turn into goo.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes sex, witches and fantasy!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Game of Colours, September 25, 2001

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Marcy Italiano (Waterloo, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Game Of Colors (Paperback)

John Urbancik took me to a place I hope I never, ever end up at. From the depths of a creepy dark cell to the nasty character Gypsy, I too had begun the game of colors at home. I was nervous, scared, and hoping with all my might that I would make it to the end in one piece.

One challenge after another, I followed the character Sarah through a gruelling test that made me tense in my chair, and then breathe a sigh of relief? No, John would not let me relax. I think you should let him pull you into his world, and see if you can pass the test of his "Game of Colors".