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Sea Stacks Paperback – December 17, 2020

by J. L. Hagen (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Arley and Vonnie, two young lovers, witness the revenge one evening of disgruntled farmhand Vern Paquette, but only one knows the reason why.Carol Wojcik, a Polish refugee, eagerly anticipates a marriage proposal from Tug Neely on Christmas Eve, but will the Polaroidal Moment happen?Jeff Johansen, adrift in his home town, agrees to help his new girlfriend Jenna McCauley rescue two Native American children in a hopeless living situation, but gets more than he bargained for.Ed Grimwald hates dogs. One day his schoolteacher-wife Margot asks him to buy a pet for the kids with horrendous and hilarious consequences.A young boy, James, is sent to deer camp with his great uncle and learns something far more important than how to shoot a gun.Larry Thorsen, a teenager, has a chance to inherit a family business, if he will only do one "silly" favor for his desperate benefactor, Charlie Lochting.Steve attends his high school reunion and learns from class nerd Chuck Wilkowski a secret that threatens to turn his life into his worst nightmare.Harry Nichols agrees to meet his mother for tea at an exclusive hotel, or does he?Tommy, with his buddy Obi, and their idol Peanut, sneaks out of the house to shoot pinball, but finds out it’s serious business.Bakker, Buddy, Flynn, and Ned—four drinking buddies—have been spilling their lives to their bartender, Doc, for twenty years. Now it's his turn.In this collection of seven short stories, two novelettes, and one novella, author J. L. Hagen brings to life the people and culture of Loyale, a fictional town poised between two worlds, Upper and Lower Michigan. In turn, humorous, tragic, bittersweet, but always engaging, Sea Stacks fuses the iconic Straits area of Michigan and the rich inner lives and conflicts of those who have touched it—briefly or forever.
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    234 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 17, 2020
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.53 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1736325701
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1736325704
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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1736325701
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1736325704
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.53 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Totally enjoyed every story!
I totally enjoyed all the stories in Sea Stacks. It’s not uncommon for at least one story in a collection to be bad or even mediocre, but not within these pages. J. L. Hagen is a crafty and ingenious writer and storyteller.Each story stands alone and is set in or near Loyale, a fictional town. Hagen captures the culture of some Michiganders and the beauty of Michigan terrain is exposed.Because of the clever and witty verbiage throughout the collection, I found myself reading some sentences repeatedly because of their awesomeness. These stories are mostly lighthearted and have a bit of everything; you will find some stories deep and mysterious with unexpected turns, humor, history, romance, interesting and sometimes funny characters.I thought the length of each story and the total collection of stories perfect for an enjoyable read. I crave more of this author’s work and look forward to J.L. Hagen’s next published work.
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John Lax
5.0 out of 5 stars Really unique and fun collection
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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So, we have a very odd dog, a multi-generational email exchange with a surprising and romantic twist, a first time (and perhaps last) deer hunter and two Native American kids that change the lives of everyone they meet in unexpected ways. And a great deal more. These stories are a great read and most have a twist at the end that is sometimes amusing, sometimes heart wrenching but always satisfying. This is a “read it in one sitting” book – I suggest a couple of beers (beers do pop up in a couple, well maybe more than a couple) of the stories and a quiet evening. This is a fun and unique collection of short stories that, while set in Michigan could be your hometown. Even if you have never been “upstate” you’ve met these characters and know these stories. Have fun.
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Daniel Madaj
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable collection!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
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Among the fine stories in this loosely-related collection, I particularly liked “The Polaroidal Moment,” which teases us by suggesting it will be an O. Henry story but ends up with a double surprise. (One day we may refer to such stories as O. Hagens). “Runtley Goes Rogue” is an amusing dog story, full of funny but accurate details about pet expenses, summer cottage complexities, and the hidden costs in bargain purchases. “Three Dances,” a sweet ending tale, is meted out in email messages, and is a perfect, sentimental ending to this enjoyable collection.
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories in this book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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Having grown up in Upper Michigan found that I could fully identify with many of the happenings in these stories. They were very well told and very successfully pulled you into the emotions of the characters in each situation. Look forward to J.L. Hagen's next book.
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Jennifer McGraw
5.0 out of 5 stars A Book Worth Reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
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Entertaining. Well crafted characters. Authentic U. P. feel. J. L. Hagen has a great grasp on the short story.
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wards33
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enjoyed every story!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
I totally enjoyed all the stories in Sea Stacks. It’s not uncommon for at least one story in a collection to be bad or even mediocre, but not within these pages. J. L. Hagen is a crafty and ingenious writer and storyteller.
Each story stands alone and is set in or near Loyale, a fictional town. Hagen captures the culture of some Michiganders and the beauty of Michigan terrain is exposed.
Because of the clever and witty verbiage throughout the collection, I found myself reading some sentences repeatedly because of their awesomeness. These stories are mostly lighthearted and have a bit of everything; you will find some stories deep and mysterious with unexpected turns, humor, history, romance, interesting and sometimes funny characters.
I thought the length of each story and the total collection of stories perfect for an enjoyable read. I crave more of this author’s work and look forward to J.L. Hagen’s next published work.
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wards33
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enjoyed every story!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
I totally enjoyed all the stories in Sea Stacks. It’s not uncommon for at least one story in a collection to be bad or even mediocre, but not within these pages. J. L. Hagen is a crafty and ingenious writer and storyteller.
Each story stands alone and is set in or near Loyale, a fictional town. Hagen captures the culture of some Michiganders and the beauty of Michigan terrain is exposed.
Because of the clever and witty verbiage throughout the collection, I found myself reading some sentences repeatedly because of their awesomeness. These stories are mostly lighthearted and have a bit of everything; you will find some stories deep and mysterious with unexpected turns, humor, history, romance, interesting and sometimes funny characters.
I thought the length of each story and the total collection of stories perfect for an enjoyable read. I crave more of this author’s work and look forward to J.L. Hagen’s next published work.
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