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The Legend of Catfish Joe and Other Stories

By: Mark Spears
Narrated by: Micah M. Howery
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In his first collection of stories, spanning the 1950s to present day, Mark Spears chronicles the changing family landscape, the lasting effects of family disputes, and the onset of artificial life. Each story, set in Kentucky, offers poignant insight into the lives of those who cherish growing up in a state that is like no other.

Two young boys discover the legend of "Catfish Joe" while fishing on the Big Sandy in Eastern Kentucky.

A young man endures a family funeral, listening to stories and family disputes that have divided them for decades.

A grieving father orders an android to replace the child he lost.

Margaret Ann prepares herself and her husband for God’s rapture.

Two friends revisit the tale of "Sallow Man", a mysterious figure that haunted Lexington, Kentucky for nearly 80 years.

©2017 Mark Spears (P)2019 Mark Spears Anthologies & Short Stories Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Short Stories
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This was an interesting collection of stories set in the state of Kentucky. Somewhat like the tales of the Brothers Grimm with a splash of modern folklore. One of the stories was reminiscent of my own family! All in all a unique read.
My only issue was a personal one being that the audio reader had more of a tenor voice which didn't come through as well with my hearing problem. He was very articulate in his diction and spoke clearly.

Eclectic group of stories

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A very good collection of varied eclectic short stories. I really enjoyed the stories from Sandy Hook and the one about the androids. Some of the endings were surprising or, at least, not expected. The narrator did a great job too. I highly recommend.

Creative and well done

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