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• 𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖐 𝕽𝖊𝖛𝖎𝖊𝖜 • Lonnie Busch's "Turnback Creek: A Novella & Six Stories" is an engrossing anthology that delves into the depths of human emotions and the mysterious nature of life's ups and downs.  The book evokes an eerie unsettling feeling in its a fifteen-chapter novella and six short stories with different themes and motifs.  The novella introduces us to Cole Emerson, a former heavy equipment operator who struggles with the burden of responsibility while taking care of his sick sister Elsie during the workday. But when night sets, he takes comfort in the solitude of Hardman Lake, casting his line and losing himself in thoughts and retrospection. He comes into an intimidating adolescent girl one night at Turnback Creek who stirs up dormant passions and brings back long-forgotten memories. What comes next is a captivating investigation into nostalgia, longing, and the aftereffects of adolescence. Although the novella is fantastic on its own, I want to draw everyone's attention to the short stories, especially, Chaos Chaos, where we can see Busch's talent for character development and story narration.  Beside the novella, all the six different short stories have  distinctive voices and viewpoints. Readers can choose from a variety of tales that has enough horror as well as romance elements. These stories are dripping with the devastating bite of loss, sadness, and the potential of atonement. The language is easy and conversational. The author's narrative technique demands praise as the book successfully reveals the subtleties of the human spirit. The literary masterpiece "Turnback Creek" will appeal to readers who enjoy tales that touch the heart while negotiating the perplexing terrain of life. Overall, "Turnback Creek: A Novella & Six Stories" is a thought provoking anthology that deals with raw emotions and pushes readers to reflect. 𝗤𝗢𝗧𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. #bookstagram #bookreviewer #war #lgbtq #indianauthor #indianbookstagrammer #book #booklover #newauthor #bookworm #paidbookreview  #bookpromotion #arc #bookstagrammer #books #bookreview #indieauthor  #indianauthors  #bookrecommendations #arcbookreview