{"product_id":"signpost-up-ahead-book-stephen-wise-9781967739004","title":"The Signpost Up Ahead","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare to be intrigued, terrified, and delighted by the fifteen imagintive short stories contained in this collection, comprising works of science fiction, fantasy, horror, slice of life, and a bit of the absurd. Stories include the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElectronic Telepathy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a police forensics android investigates a mysterious murder, but uncovers aspects of himself he never knew existed...and which threatens his very existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOde de la Lune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - an orchestral conductor premieres the symphony that's been his life's work, but struggles to contain a medical condition that manifests during the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClosing Time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a mother searches frantically for her young son as time grows increasingly closer to tragegy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Perfect Copy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a despicable businessman gets his comeuppance when he uses a copy machine that has a mind of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Barn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a boy faces his worst fears on a wintry night when confronting a monster living in the darkness of his farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eViking Funeral\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a guy and his friends scheme to give his recently deceased brother the sendoff he always wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chosen One\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - a farmboy is sent on a quest when he learns he's the subject of an ancient prophecy...though it's not quite what he expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen Wise invites you to join him in these and other tales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53223966933265,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53223967457553,"sku":"NIN9781967739004","price":12.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781967739004.jpg?v=1782876282","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/signpost-up-ahead-book-stephen-wise-9781967739004","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}