A loveable cast of characters makes its way through worlds of magic realism and reality with humor, pathos, and a great sense of fun. In this debut collection of short stories, Charles Maxwell’s characters are impeccably rendered, and, for the most part, entirely human. From a precocious class of grade school students who launch their increasingly frustrated teacher into space to a Maine coon cat who springs into action to save its owner’s life, these stories will capture your interest, touch your heart, and tickle your imagination. With a five-star review from Readers’ Favorite, Mr. Chiardi & Other Stories is a quick and entertaining read. Funny and intriguing, the book is the work of a highly imaginative and inventive writer. His stories are cleverly creative with entirely original plots and colorful characters. Each tale is unique and amusing, a wildly enjoyable collection of short fiction guaranteed to surprise and delight. Mr. Chiardi & Other Stories is the perfect antidote to the the humdrum of daily life, with quick trips into the quirky lives of characters that will stay with you long after you put down the book. In the meantime, laugh, enjoy, and have a great time. Unlike reality, this book is full of happy endings.
"Readers looking for a quick, entertaining menagerie of stories will find this collection humerous and intriguing..."
I smiled while reading the first tale from Mr. Chiardi and Other Stories. My smile then changed to laughter which didn’t stop until this entertaining book was finished. Can you picture an elderly couple getting the urge to slide down a snow covered hill on a toboggan, after watching the neighbours’ kids do it? What would you do if an orange got sassy with you, as was the case in the story called Fresh Fruit? Have you or your child thought about colleges to apply to? Maybe one of the unique institutions from Time for College will help you make a decision. These are just a few of the amusing tales penned by author Charles Maxwell.
It is obvious from reading that Charles Maxwell has a very imaginative mind and a strong sense of humour. This is clearly seen in all his stories which are well written. All the tales are as different as night from day, so my curiosity increased as I started each new one. I was never disappointed, as Mr. Chiardi and Other Stories is cleverly creative with some of the most original plots and colorful characters I’ve come across. The witty exchange of dialogue was also an important part of the stories, and it strongly reflects the author’s personality. He writes in a relaxed manner and is not afraid to be bold with his words or subject content. This lovely short collection of stories is a book I gladly recommend.
HAWKSVILLE, KY -- Debut novelist, Charles Maxwell, received a five-star review from Readers' Favorite for his short story collection, Mr. Chiardi & Other Stories.
A former Army Airborne Ranger, Maxwell's work has appeared in print and online in numerous literary journals.
It has received two shout-outs from FictionDaily, and been nominated for Dancz Books Best of the Web by the Wilderness House Literary Review.
According to Readers' Favorite reviewer, Michelle Stanley, "Mr. Chiardi & Other Stories is cleverly creative, with some of the most original plots and colorful characters I've come across."
Kirkus Reviews noted that, "Readers looking for a quick, entertaining menagerie of stories will find this collection humorous and intriguing..."
The stories include witty dialogue and a loveable cast of characters who make their way through worlds of magic realism and reality with humor, pathos, and a great sense of fun.
Mr. Chiardi & Other Stories is available as an e-book from Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Scribd, Kobo, and other e-book retailers.
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