The Earthquake Prophet
And Other Stories
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The Earthquake Prophet “When it happened, I looked at the clock and said, ‘My God, Greenspan’s done it.’ He was accurate to within three minutes. I’ll be honest with you, it scared the bejesus out of me and I was a nervous wreck for the rest of the day.” A Deed Without a Name “‘Liver of a blaspheming Jew.’ How the hell was she going to get that? Suddenly Marcus clutched his side; he wasn’t religious but he was Jewish.” Street Creds “I didn’t think it was possible for anyone to have such a stupid idea. As soon as I realized you were dead serious. I knew we could pull it off.”
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In this distinctive collection of thirty-nine short stories, author David H. Brandin mixes satire and political incorrectness with startling story-line twists in the tradition of O. Henry.
Divided into four parts, The Earthquake Prophet combines modern history, fantasy, and current events to deliver a treasure trove of prose. Brandin delves into a variety of subjects that range from earthquake prediction and World War II to the hot political topics of today such as global warming, sanctuary cities, and TSA’s no-fly lists.
With wit and his own unique brand of humor, Brandin offers an interesting explanation for the collapse of the American economic system; deftly describes the inanity of professional politicians; exposes corruption in the judicial system; and skewers high-stakes issues in national security. Stories also explore how the ordinary can turn extraordinary. Scuba diving takes a strange turn, a piano lesson lapses into terror, and an unusual Texas slot machine creates quite the controversy.
Blending political, historical, and general fiction with tales of science fiction and fantasy, The Earthquake Prophet promises a fascinating literary adventure.
About the Author
David H. Brandin has written fiction for six years. His novels, The Horns of Moses and The Lodge, won several awards. A retired computer scientist, Brandin co-authored The Technology War and a column in California Business. He is a master scuba diver and lives on the central California coast.