{"id":10244,"date":"2024-08-03T17:10:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T21:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/?p=10244"},"modified":"2024-08-03T17:10:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-03T21:10:38","slug":"book-review-12-hours-selected-papers-from-the-consortium-for-the-study-of-anomalous-phenomena-2-by-l-marie-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/book-review-12-hours-selected-papers-from-the-consortium-for-the-study-of-anomalous-phenomena-2-by-l-marie-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: 12 Hours (Selected Papers from the Consortium for the Study of Anomalous Phenomena #2) by L. Marie Wood"},"content":{"rendered":"

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12 Hours (Selected Papers from the Consortium for the Study of Anomalous Phenomena #2) <\/em>by L. Marie Wood<\/p>\n

Raw Dog Screaming Press, 2024<\/p>\n

ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-1947879652<\/p>\n

Available:\u00a0 Paperback, Kindle edition<\/p>\n

Buy:\u00a0 Bookshop.org |<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Series editor RJ Joseph prefaces 12 Hours<\/em> by explaining that the Consortium for the Study of Anomalous Phenomena publishes its Selected Papers when it finds evidence that something\u00a0 “unattainable or previously disbelieved” has become reality, and introducing L. Marie Wood as an established academic and creative writer.<\/p>\n

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Wood’s creativity and mastery of the uncanny are evident in this stream-of-consciousness narrative of thoughts and observations by a foulmouthed cabbie attacked late at night by addicts in ski masks, and the aftermath. This is horror of the ordinary: events like this happen every day, although not from this particular point of view. Wood gives us clues to what is happening while revealing the cabbie to the reader as a complex and nuanced character with strong emotions, and using minute details to describe his state of being and the world he experiences. The novella length is perfect for this story focused on one character and what he goes through in a very short length of time, although the very end may frustrate some readers. It’s’ difficult to say more without spoiling the story and much of what makes it a fascinating read, so you’ll have to read it yourself to discover that.\u00a0 Recommended.<\/p>\n

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Reviewed by Kirsten Kowalewski<\/p>\n

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12 Hours (Selected Papers from the Consortium for the Study of Anomalous Phenomena #2) by L. Marie Wood Raw Dog Screaming Press, 2024 ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-1947879652 Available:\u00a0 Paperback, Kindle edition Buy:\u00a0 Bookshop.org |\u00a0\u00a0Amazon.com   Series editor RJ Joseph prefaces 12 Hours by explaining that the Consortium for the Study of Anomalous Phenomena publishes<\/p>\n

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