Best Short Stories from The Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest 2016 (The Saturday Evening Post's Great American Fiction Contest)

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Best Short Stories from The Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest 2016 (The Saturday Evening Post's Great American Fiction Contest)

Written by Celeste McMaster
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The Best Short Stories from The Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest 2016 features 31 new must-read stories, including Celeste McMaster's dizzying portrait of Zelda Fitzgerald, "Zelda, Burning," the 2016 winning story. Past contest winner N. West Moss ("Omeer's Mangoes," Best Stories 2015), introduces this thrilling collection of characters who race through Alexandria, Virginia, on bicycle; vie for a second chance in a game show with Death; and make a home in 20th-century New York City. For more than 200 years, The Saturday Evening Post has been publishing a who’s who of American authors — Ray Bradbury, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Louis L’Amour, Jack London, Joyce Carol Oates, Edgar Allan Poe, Anne Tyler, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Sinclair Lewis, among so many others — and continues to support the legacy of the storyteller.

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Celeste McMaster is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Celeste McMaster enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
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Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
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Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
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I find myself somewhat conflicted. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars.
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Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
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An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perfectly average.
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