I first met M. A. Pastore at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where we both studied filmmaking and concentrated on screenwriting. Since then, we have remained good friends. His debut story collection, Blue Moon: Foundation & Folklore, just came out, and I snatched it the moment it hit Amazon. I knew I was in good hands, as I find Pastore a talented world-builder and storyteller.
Blue Moon: Foundation & Folklore is a masterclass in atmospheric, interconnected world-building. Taking cues from Irving, Poe, and Hawthorne, Blue Moon's stories are simple in plot yet thematically rich. Not one detail goes unnoticed in these stories, poems, and sketches. Though brief, it packs an incredible amount of lore thanks to the diverse cast of characters, imaginative scenarios, and puzzle-like structure. Simply put, the town of Blue Moon feels real despite its folktales of bog monsters, vengeful spirits, and four-eyed cats, which only adds to the horrors that unfold.
I can't wait for the next book in the series!
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