Kirjahaku

Seven quirky shorts by bestselling author Patrice Fitzgerald are gathered in this collection. They'll make you laugh... and they'll make you think.A game show for aliens. A robot who falls for her master. A government that tells you what to eat. "One of the sharpest minds and clearest voices writing today."Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of WOOL "Fitzgerald has an eye for nuance, deftly striking chords that will resonate with readers for days." Jason Gurley, bestselling author of Eleanor "Fitzgerald's sharp and evocative prose pulls the reader into her stories." Rysa Walker, author of Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Grand Prize Winner Timebound "Her stories are strong, her characters vibrant, and her imagination comes to life for her readers." Ann Christy, USA Today bestselling author of the Strikers trilogy "I Dream of PIA was an astonishing-and hilarious-look at one man's encounter with a unique A.I. in the form of his very own Personal Intelligence Assistant. It's a triumphant Hilaire Belloc meets Isaac Asimov moment, unique, uplifting. Patrice hit another homerun in my third anthology The Alien Chronicles, with Hanging with Humans, an uproarious look at what happens when an intergalactic gameshow sends one of its contestants to the exotic planet Earth-to experience a prom. And then, for The A.I. Chronicles, she delivered Piece of Cake, which imagined a questionable utopia whose balance was governed by strict rules-on who to marry, how much to exercise, and, in order to maintain the ideal weight, how much cake you're allowed to eat. It was what I had come to realize was quintessential Fitzgerald, a Douglas Adams-level tour-de-force of semi-seriousness and absolute levity, an amazing voice." Samuel Peralta, USA Today bestselling author and producer of The Future Chronicles series.

Action, suspense, passion, betrayal, and a little bit of sex... a fast-paced story you'll never forget. The political thriller with heart "Rating: 5.5 out of 5 Stars - Top Pick." Underground Book Reviews "It's not just the fast-moving plot, the realistic portrayal of life inside the Beltway, nor the cohesion of the story. It's the carefully crafted characters portraying the heart of a mother, the devotion of a dear friend, and the soul-destructing power of politics, money, and cocaine. I highly recommend this very entertaining book." "RUNNING had me up till the wee hours of the morning " "RUNNING is an addictive read. The election details feel real, the idea of two female presidential candidates something that could happen any day. When you read this book, be sure you have plenty of time as you won't want to put it down until it's over." "A must read. Terrific book. Kept my interest all the way to the end. I highly recommend this book to everyone." "It grabbed me and didn't let go." Catherine Young, Vice President and newly-anointed Democratic nominee, is surging in the polls. The race is on against opposition candidate Jerusha Hutchins, former stewardess and blonde beauty, who is the darling of the far-right Liberty Party. But with political wunderkind Zane Zarillo running her campaign, Catherine is bound to hold her lead. Suddenly a medical emergency puts the President in the hospital and forces Catherine to act in his place... a perfect opportunity for her to show her Oval Office stuff. Just when her election looks like a sure thing, Catherine's romantic fling from decades ago comes to light. Will the American public accept a woman with a past?

"One of the sharpest minds and clearest voices writing today.Hey Patrice I LOVE this story idea You have my complete blessing." Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of WOOL and the Silo Saga"Her stories are strong, her characters vibrant, and her imagination comes to life for readers."Ann Christy, USA Today bestselling author ofThe Silo 49 series and The Never-Ending End of the World"...in the often apocalyptic and dystopian worlds of science fiction, she's Ant-Man, Thor: Ragnarok, an unexpected shaft of sunshine breaking through the thundercloud."Samuel Peralta, USA Today bestselling author and creator of the Future Chronicles series"Fitzgerald has an eye for nuance, deftly striking chords that will resonate with readers for days."Jason Gurley, bestselling author of Greatfall"Fitzgerald has created another masterpiece here.... She takes you on a wild journey through the desperate lives of those living in the Silo."W.J. Davies, author of The Runner and Silo Submerged"Fitzgerald's sharp and evocative prose pulls the reader into her stories."Rysa Walker, author of Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Grand Prize Winner TimeboundKarma lives in the Silo, deep underground. She lives with a man whom she barely knows and with a name she doesn't remember choosing. When visions come to her about another husband, another way of life, and another world, Karma struggles to discover what came before. Outside, there is only the swirl of toxic clouds and an endless darkness broken by the rare glimpse of a faded sun or a dim star. Slowly, Karma learns where the real power is, and how to survive in this hellish concrete cylinder. Birth, death, love, murder, uprisings and cleanings come and go over the years, but still she carries on. Beaten but unbowed, Karma vows to preserve her memories of life above for those who will never breathe the open air. Karma of the Silo is a full-length novel that collects Fitzgerald's shorter works based on Hugh Howey's Silo Saga. It includes these separately published stories: The Sky Used to be Blue Cleaning Up Deep Justice Rising Up Last Walk Patrice is a sci-fi, political thriller, and mystery writer who had a past as an intellectual property attorney. She also runs a niche indie publishing company and is a professional singer in her spare time. After traveling around the world with her husband, she has settled back in New England to contemplate new stories and new adventures.