Review: Another Great Discovery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2014
I purchased this Kindle Single on a whim. I've never read any of John Rector's work, but I'm pleasantly surprised. Two friends, Evan and Peter, are attacked by a couple of homeless men. In self-defense, Evan fights one of them off while his friend Peter is still being attacked by the remaining man. Evan steps in to rescue Peter, possibly saving his life. The homeless man is defeated, but Peter is not satisfied. In a moment of rage, he kills the man. The story moves forward with Evan and Peter trying to figure out their next move. At this point, it's easy to paint a mental picture of where the author is taking the story: hide the body and the evidence, try not to get caught by the police. But, of course, where's the fun in that. Cliche, right? Well, that's not what happens. John puts a somewhat unique twist on the plot. Not entirely original, but I'm not sure there are any original story ideas left in this world. Nonetheless, I found this short story satisfying, and I will read more of John Rector's work.