The Baum Plan for Financial Independence: and Other Stories
by John Kessel
Publisher: Small Beer Press 2008
ISBN/ASIN: 193152050X
ISBN-13: 9781931520508
Number of pages: 347
Description:
This is a short story collection not limiting itself to a single genre. From the seductive relationships of people of questionable virtue, to encounters with Frankenstein, to Matriarchal lunar colonies, it's a collection with something for fiction readers of every genre. A highly recommended addition for personal reading lists and community library collections, "The Baum Plan for Financial Independence" is ideal reading for anyone looking for a very special series of stories, each one a uniquely crafted tale showcasing John Kessel's storytelling talent.
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