{"product_id":"9781462032556","title":"The Earthquake Prophet: And Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this distinctive collection of thirty-nine short stories, author David H. Brandin mixes satire and political incorrectness with startling story-line twists in the tradition of O. Henry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Divided into four parts, The Earthquake Prophet combines modern history, fantasy, and current events to deliver a treasure trove of prose. Brandin delves into a variety of subjects that range from earthquake prediction and World War II to the hot political topics of today such as global warming, sanctuary cities, and TSA’s no-fly lists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e With wit and his own unique brand of humor, Brandin offers an interesting explanation for the collapse of the American economic system; deftly describes the inanity of professional politicians; exposes corruption in the judicial system; and skewers high-stakes issues in national security. Stories also explore how the ordinary can turn extraordinary. Scuba diving takes a strange turn, a piano lesson lapses into terror, and an unusual Texas slot machine creates quite the controversy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Blending political, historical, and general fiction with tales of science fiction and fantasy, \u003ci\u003eThe Earthquake Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e promises a fascinating literary adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172355195120,"sku":"9781462032556","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462032556_p0.jpg?v=1763675549","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462032556","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}