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What Happens to the Missing Socks? The Kitchen Imps and Other Dark Tales by A. L. Butcher @Libraryof


Title: The Kitchen Imps and Other Dark Tales

Author: A. L. Butcher

Genre: Fantasy, Short Stories

Book Blurb:

Meet the Kitchen Imps - mischievous creatures who lurk behind the cupboard, and under the fridge.

Where do all the missing socks go? Find out with The Joy of Socks.

Learn the mysteries of the Secret Kitchen and gaze upon a rather familiar world with Free Will.

Dare you risk the king's wrath when you venture into the House of Treasure?

Short fantasy/fairy tales for readers of all ages. (Contains dark humour and some moderate mischief).

My Review:

We’ve all wondered what happens to all those socks and missing items in the dryer. We’ve walked into the kitchen in the morning and stared in disbelief as items are placed in odd places. It’s not the kids who are up to no good but those mysterious kitchen imps.

This collection of short stories, while for the whole family, will make adults chuckle and nod their heads in agreement. These modern-day fairy tales take the reader away to a magical world where mischief abounds, and anything is possible.

After reading Butcher’s erotic dark fantasy series, these stories are a breath of fresh air. The writing style is highly humorous and reminded me of Roald Dahl. Highly recommend!

Favorite Story: The Joy of Socks. Just when I think I have a handle on the mystery of missing socks, I discover it’s not my dryer’s fault at all but these inane creatures creating havok. I laughed several times throughout this story.

My Rating: 5 stars

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Author Biography:

A.L. (Alexandra) Butcher is the British author of the Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles fantasy series, and several short stories in the fantasy and fantasy romance and horror genres. She is an avid reader and creator of worlds, a poet and a dreamer. When she is grounded in the real world she likes science, natural history, history, mythology and monkeys. She has a background in history and politics which are sometimes reflected in her work. Her books have been described as 'dark and gritty' and her poetry as evocative.

A Splendid Salmagundi was awarded the best anthology for Indie Book Bargains 2012.

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Reviewed by: Mrs. N

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