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BEYOND

THE

RAINBOW’S

END

 

SHORT FICTION

Beyond The Rainbow’s End

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I thoroughly enjoyed the Author's witty exploration of human behaviour
★★★★★
“ A colourful and diverse selection of characters are cleverly observed in this book of short stories. I thoroughly enjoyed the Author's witty exploration of human behaviour, especially 'Opposite Directions' and one of my favourites 'A Digital Immortality'. Each story takes you on a journey with the characters, and you are able to absorb their relationship with themselves, others, and their environment. I would highly recommend this book and will be looking out for more of James Pitter's work.”
- Amy

'Variety is spice of life'
★★★★★
“ Beyond The Rainbow's End' is an entertaining collection of five short stories artistically crafted with different genres beautifully woven with different emotions of characters and their journey through life. This captivating book has something to read and indulge in for everyone. 'The Morris Winthrope Reports' is a journalists take on different celebrities and their behavior. 'A Digital Immortality' is about scientist Dr. Ingram and his experiments carried out into the human brain after designing of a computer program emulating the human brain. 'The Brunch Brats' pulls its readers to the table of socializing expats and their married life conversations'. The next story 'Opposite Direction' tells us about travelers on board of a minibus facing delay to their destination due to the direction taken by their driver, where as 'The Secrets We Hide' is a journey through Harriet's life, exposing her long kept secret. It is very talented of author James Pitter to describe events of each story in a gripping narration with great finesse, showcasing his mastery over language and its nuances. 'Beyond The Rainbow's End' is definitely one of the most intriguing reads, perfect for a relaxed vacation. Highly recommended to all those looking for mystery, science, humor, secrets and different flavors of life in one good read because variety is spice of life!”
- Eishinas

Beautifully Written!
★★★★★
“ James Pitter has written five short stories with a varying degree of types of style, all under the title name of “Beyond the Rainbow’s End.” Pitter takes the time to craft characters so quickly and efficiently so that we, as the readers, can relate to them and the experiences they have. The stories are short and snappy, so you would think that being able to build a character and plot in such a brief amount of time would be impossible, but Pitter excels. Since the stories are so short, I don’t want to give anything away, but I absolutely love each of the stories for the unique take on each scenario that is presented. Even though each plot is very different from the next and each has their own specific trait that makes it stand out, they are all cohesive pieces that belong together in this collection. I cannot wait to read more stories from Pitter!”
- Renee Spicuzza

Intelligent, insightful and entertaining
★★★★★
“ An accomplished book for a debut author. James captures the essence of his characters and brings them to life with a skill usually reserved for seasoned writers. From the hilariously ironic exploits of an expat community in The Brunch Brats to a sinister tale about mind uploading in A Digital Immortality, James displays a deft ability to switch effortlessly from one genre to another with ease. I have no hesitation in recommending this book and look forward to reading more from James Pitter.”
- Dan

Great Command of Characters and Dialog
★★★★★
“ James Pitter has accomplished drawing in readers with his fine command of the English language and characterizations in his short story collection, Beyond the Rainbow's End. The five stories are unrelated, though each shows the complicated twists of human relationships. Most of them are intertwined with a spark of wit and sarcasm, demonstrating how people can find humor in frustrating situations or how they can bait others when flinging out their words, searching for reactions. The dialog is real, coming from gut emotions. The conversations are felt to be actual ones that might even turn heads in public as human frailties are exposed. James Pitter offers excellent descriptions of visuals and actions and gives us characters that make us wish we could continue our experience with them. I would look forward to another compilation of stories by this author.”
- Betty Mermelstein

Interesting, disturbing, frustrating - and more!
★★★★☆
“ Beyond the Rainbow’s End is an intriguing and confrontational collection of short stories. It’s a tough writing form in my opinion and James Pitter ‘s done an excellent job. The first short story in the collections is the stream of consciousness narration by fashion writer Morris Winthrop. Cynical and highly critical he exists in this superficial world waiting to find the angle for his master piece in the meantime making us chuckle with his sharp insights and cutting comments which are bang on. I loved it! The short stories are certainly varied as the next, A Digital Immortality deals with human genetic engineering and the moral, or maybe immoral implications of research in this area. The story leaves an uneasy feeling about the cost humans may have to pay in the pursuit of scientific advances, or if the aims can even be called progress. The remaining 3 stories are equally uncomfortable – Expats living the good life abroad at least on the surface which thinly conceals infidelity, drunkenness and discontent. Opposite Directions had me virtually tearing my hair out – something so British about this! Hilarious word play with the names but it drove me nutty – well done. Finally The Secrets We Hide. This was probably my least favourite as the tragedy of secrets tears a family apart. The reveal is slow but unstoppable and fate wins the day. It was about as much fun as ripping off a plaster – but still very well done. James Pitter manages to provoke a huge range of emotions and reactions for only 53 pages – I for one would be very interested to see what he’s going to come up with next.”
- Riya Shirali

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From humour and satire through science fiction and dark drama, five very different short stories in one book.
Beyond The Rainbow’s End

Synopsis

Beyond The Rainbow’s End is a collection of five short stories that includes a light-hearted and humorous critique of celebrity culture seen through the eyes of an acerbic journalist; a sinister tale about mind uploading and the consequences for those willing to risk everything in return for eternal life; a witty exposé about infidelity and excess within a pampered expat community; an amusing road trip that turns into the journey from hell and the dark narrative of a woman who’s troubled past returns to haunt her and destroys the one she loves.

Beyond The Rainbow’s End

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