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Twilight Zone V. Erickson's Twilight Zone
“It must have been hard trying to make a fantastic story of science fiction sound real.”

However, Erickson has done just that. Creating five masterfully written short stories that captivate and excite readers, drawing them in and never letting go. I’m not choosing a favorite, since choosing a favorite would be like choosing a child and I love them all. I would say they are like reading short “Twilight Zone” excerpts only a thousand times better, more into the depths of Wells and other amazingly great sci-fi authors. There is something here for everyone, intriguing storylines that create underlying meaning and complex realities that lead to thought-provoking equations making this one book that will remain with you long after you’ve finished.


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