A down and out attorney is haunted by his past. He also faces marital problems and bouts of unemployment, but is given the opportunity to ponder his misgivings. Brad meets a wayward peddler in a Boston coffee shop and enters into a bargain. Will he pull out of his predicament, or sink further into oblivion?
This work is Novelette length, totaling approximately 75 to 85 pages.
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Review
Praise for John W. Dennehy's Work :
"[T]he beauty of Clockwork Universe is that it's a world deeply rooted in its own mythology, a world which is controlled by clockwork... *John W. Dennehy is a name to keep an eye on , as with this first novel he's shown that he's a good writer who has a knack for telling a good story with interesting concepts." -- *SCREAM MAGAZINE*
"John W. Dennehy creates this wonderful world... [a]n entertaining story. Clockwork Universe is a pretty good first novel." -- *Cemetery Dance Publications*
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"A gripping short story, [Ice Storm]. Dennehy definitely knew what he was writing and you can tell that it was all leading towards that last chapter. Even the last page or two. And he does it flawlessly." -- *BRIAN'S BOOK BLOG*
"Author, John Dennehy manages with his words to capture what I have described above, but with the freezing temperatures, plus power outage makes this story [Ice Storm]even more foreboding and spine-tingling." -- *ROBIN LEE-REVIEWER OF THE DAMNED*
"Dennehy sets into motion an engaging time-travel and steampunk hybrid [Clockwork Universe] with pithy pit-stops for comic commentary. It's a fun and fascinating mashup- and a promising setup for further steampunk shenannignas." -- *KIRKUS REVIEWS*
"The absolute strength of this novel [Clockwork Universe] is in the writing style of John W. Dennehy. He does a terrific job of vividly painting the world and the characters and it's an absolute blast to experience. I definitely recommend picking up a copy of this book." -- *HORROR-WRITERS.NET
"The reader is transported into a well formed steampunk setting, complete with gas lamps, murder, and appropriate attire. The story [Clockwork Universe] flows nicely, adding in a good dose of action and some laughs along the way. " -- THIS IS HORROR
"[A]n amusing steampunk adventure [Clockwork Universe] in which genetically altered creatures are on the rampage in an alternate Boston. This was fun and pretty well written and it's not just a rehash of every other steampunk novel you've already read." -- Don D'Ammassa
"Dennehy has a straight forward style that makes for an easy read [Ice Storm], but that's not to say he isn't a quality author. There are plenty of descriptive passages that pull the reader in... The book moves quickly, and realistically, shouldn't require much more than an hour or so to read. If you're in for a solid quick read, order this one right here." -- Horror Novel Reviews
"[T]he markings and feline grace of a leopard and the tough hide and big frontal horn of the rhinoceros, these are not animals to fool around with! Constantly thinking, planning, on the move in a great variety of contraptions, and chasing down the bad guys in the gas-lit streets of Colonial Boston. Wow! Clockwork Universe picks up steam very nicely as it goes, until suddenly you are galloping hell bent for leather into the conclusion. Please write a sequel soon, Mr. Dennehy! Highly recommended! Pick up a copy today! -- HELLNOTES
About the Author
John W. Dennehy is the author of the novels Sinister Seeds (2018), Pacific Rising (2017), and Clockwork Universe (2016). His short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies, including Dual Coast Magazine , Pennsylvania Literary Journal , and Typehouse Literary Magazine. A U.S. Marine veteran, he earned degrees from UNC Wilmington and Suffolk Law. He lives in New Hampshire.
Description:
A down and out attorney is haunted by his past. He also faces marital problems and bouts of unemployment, but is given the opportunity to ponder his misgivings. Brad meets a wayward peddler in a Boston coffee shop and enters into a bargain. Will he pull out of his predicament, or sink further into oblivion?
This work is Novelette length, totaling approximately 75 to 85 pages.
**
Review
Praise for John W. Dennehy's Work : "[T]he beauty of Clockwork Universe is that it's a world deeply rooted in its own mythology, a world which is controlled by clockwork... *John W. Dennehy is a name to keep an eye on , as with this first novel he's shown that he's a good writer who has a knack for telling a good story with interesting concepts." -- *SCREAM MAGAZINE * "John W. Dennehy creates this wonderful world... [a]n entertaining story. Clockwork Universe is a pretty good first novel." -- *Cemetery Dance Publications * * * "A gripping short story, [Ice Storm]. Dennehy definitely knew what he was writing and you can tell that it was all leading towards that last chapter. Even the last page or two. And he does it flawlessly." -- *BRIAN'S BOOK BLOG * "Author, John Dennehy manages with his words to capture what I have described above, but with the freezing temperatures, plus power outage makes this story [Ice Storm]even more foreboding and spine-tingling." -- *ROBIN LEE-REVIEWER OF THE DAMNED * "Dennehy sets into motion an engaging time-travel and steampunk hybrid [Clockwork Universe] with pithy pit-stops for comic commentary. It's a fun and fascinating mashup- and a promising setup for further steampunk shenannignas." -- *KIRKUS REVIEWS * "The absolute strength of this novel [Clockwork Universe] is in the writing style of John W. Dennehy. He does a terrific job of vividly painting the world and the characters and it's an absolute blast to experience. I definitely recommend picking up a copy of this book." -- *HORROR-WRITERS.NET "The reader is transported into a well formed steampunk setting, complete with gas lamps, murder, and appropriate attire. The story [Clockwork Universe] flows nicely, adding in a good dose of action and some laughs along the way. " -- THIS IS HORROR "[A]n amusing steampunk adventure [Clockwork Universe] in which genetically altered creatures are on the rampage in an alternate Boston. This was fun and pretty well written and it's not just a rehash of every other steampunk novel you've already read." -- Don D'Ammassa "Dennehy has a straight forward style that makes for an easy read [Ice Storm], but that's not to say he isn't a quality author. There are plenty of descriptive passages that pull the reader in... The book moves quickly, and realistically, shouldn't require much more than an hour or so to read. If you're in for a solid quick read, order this one right here." -- Horror Novel Reviews "[T]he markings and feline grace of a leopard and the tough hide and big frontal horn of the rhinoceros, these are not animals to fool around with! Constantly thinking, planning, on the move in a great variety of contraptions, and chasing down the bad guys in the gas-lit streets of Colonial Boston. Wow! Clockwork Universe picks up steam very nicely as it goes, until suddenly you are galloping hell bent for leather into the conclusion. Please write a sequel soon, Mr. Dennehy! Highly recommended! Pick up a copy today! -- HELLNOTES
About the Author
John W. Dennehy is the author of the novels Sinister Seeds (2018), Pacific Rising (2017), and Clockwork Universe (2016). His short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies, including Dual Coast Magazine , Pennsylvania Literary Journal , and Typehouse Literary Magazine. A U.S. Marine veteran, he earned degrees from UNC Wilmington and Suffolk Law. He lives in New Hampshire.