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Once again I have been taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions through seven well crafted short stories. Not everyone can master the short story; Ms. Celebi certainly has. From the haunting familiarity of Bitter Sweet Ironies all the way to Eleven Winters in Purgatory - which will emotionally gut you and break your heart - this book is a gem. And who could not identify with poor Jill? My one and only complaint is when my Kindle died, on the very last page of For My Granddaughter, and I had to sit in a wrecked huddle of anxiety, waiting for my Kindle to charge enough to read those last few lines that so powerfully changed the life of a character we were never formally introduced to, but felt a connection with. Sigh - what could I possibly read next that could even compare?


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Small Town Demons Shannon Celebi 9781497516649 Books Reviews

As with Small Town Ghosts, (if you haven't read this yet, buy it right away) Shannon has once again managed to capture innocent small town stories and thrown in that one twist to make us stop and go "this could happen" ! For My Granddaughter alone was a heart wrencher. Meeting Keera brought back what ifs as well. If you find yourself needing a wonderfully quick and scary get away, this book is for you. Thank you Shannon and looking forward to your next!
Okay, let me preface this review with this #1 - This is my first review. #2 – This is my first positive review. I hate writing reviews. I never write them unless something is so awful I feel I must warn people about a particular goods or service – as if it’s my duty of something.

So, with that stated, here is my review of Shannon Celebi’s anthology Small Town Demons. I believe this to be Ms. Celebi’s sophomore anthology. I apologize if I am mistaken. I read Small Town Ghosts as well (her debut anthology – I think) and while I enjoyed it and it prompted me to purchase the follow-up I was not so moved by it that I felt I should provide a review. Small Town Demons, however, grabbed from the first story and I was so immersed in her worlds that I read it e-cover to e-cover in one sitting. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Stephen King and I kept finding myself thinking I’m reading something King could have written! But! What made it all the better was the reality of the situation I was reading something a WOMAN wrote – a woman who has the skill to craft a wonderful, haunting and engaging story while keeping it real and universal as Stephen Kings does. So special and more rare than one might think.

I enjoyed every story and I love the way Bitter Sweet Ironies harkened back to feelings I had when I first read Papa Was A Gypsy and I saw the connections between Opening Wounds and After Spring Comes. I love when writers keep in mind that their readers remember and enjoy characters and they bring them back or at least show us those themes again.

Once I got to The Girl Who Has Everything…I realized that Ms. Celebi had done it – she found the sweet spot that many writers never do – she found her voice and expertly shared that with her readers. I understood and felt what Angie felt. It hit a nerve and I could FULLY relate to her situation though I am not a mother and I’m not married. It’s just a good ol’ universal theme that is very relatable no matter what your life story is. From that story on I was so thrilled and mesmerized and it awe all at the same time! I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful For My Granddaughter, Elaine, Upon My Death is – you will just have to read that for yourself to understand. Jack Fell Down and Broke His Crown…well…again…read it. I felt a bit awful about cheering on Jill it but then again…I really didn’t. It was delicious in its simplistic truth and I loved it. Eleven Winters In Purgatory – too many emotions to properly put into words but let’s just say this – my father died on Christmas day – and leave it at that.

Ms. Celebi, thank you! I look forward to your next book – can’t hardly wait!
As always, Shannon Celebi has done it again. I just finished "Small Town Demons". I don't read a lot of short stories, but I can't stay away from Shannon's. They always have a message. "Eleven Winters in Purgatory" was my favorite as it reminds me of what my mother experienced when she was a child. Such a sad story, but so sweet at the same time. "Solicitors Welcome", for some reason reminded me of a movie I saw with Cary Grant about two elderly women who fed then poisoned homeless men. "The Girl Who Has Everything" makes you think about what you have and how, when it's gone, it's too late. You can't get it back. I think at some time we all have experienced not appreciating our lives.
I wish that I had Shannon's talent. I really don't know how she does it. This book goes in my bookcase of special books right along with "Small Town Ghosts". I'm looking forward to the next book.
I am an avid reader and love all things otherworldly.I'm also very picky about what I read.I absolutely love shannon Celebi's stories in this book.I want...no,I need MORE!!! I am now officially a huge fan and will eagerly and happily read anything I see by her.Every single story I would love to read more of.I normally don't go for short stories but she seamlessly flows them so there's no disconnection as I read on.What a pleasure this was.I can't wait to move on to other books from her.I highly recommend this book and hope others enjoyed it as much as I did.I'm a struggling(aren't we all in some way?)single mom to a great special needs boy.Reading is my me time,relaxation,escape and vacation all in one and this book did not disappoint.Going now to search for more from her.Happy reading folks.
Ms Celebi has quickly become my favorite author! Her stories grab you and before you know it, you are so immersed in her words that the world ceases to exist, even if only for a short time. I love how she has taken real life problems, heart aches, longings and brings out that little "demon" in all of us. For My Granddaughter Elaine, Upon My Death was especially touching ... How we sometimes settle for less than what we want and how we deal with that. The Girl Who Has Everything reminds us that we are not promised tomorrow, and we need to stop and cherish what we have now before it's too late. Eleven Winters In Purgatory is by far my favorite story ... It took me back to a time of my own childhood and let me know that everything is okay ... While each story had its own message ... how we each interpret it, is up to us. After all, we all have our own little demons inside us and we all can relate to each and every story. Bravo Ms Celebi for touching deep inside my soul! Your stories, including, Small Town Ghost has helped this reader heal more than you know!!
Once again I have been taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions through seven well crafted short stories. Not everyone can master the short story; Ms. Celebi certainly has. From the haunting familiarity of Bitter Sweet Ironies all the way to Eleven Winters in Purgatory - which will emotionally gut you and break your heart - this book is a gem. And who could not identify with poor Jill? My one and only complaint is when my died, on the very last page of For My Granddaughter, and I had to sit in a wrecked huddle of anxiety, waiting for my to charge enough to read those last few lines that so powerfully changed the life of a character we were never formally introduced to, but felt a connection with. Sigh - what could I possibly read next that could even compare?