NOVELS
2048 : A Diary
A young Londoner dreams of rock 'n roll stardom
until it makes him face himself.
"I detect a scintilla of Tom Robbins and a good glug of A Clockwork Orange. Full of charm and clever stuff. A good read."
"If there's any justice in pop culture this book will be turned into a Netflix series
sooner rather than later."
REVIEWS
The diary of a crazy, mixed up kid in the London of 2048 who becomes an overnight global pop sensation, this book overflows with energy and inspired imagery.
Like a literary mash-up of David Bowie, "Blade Runner," Robert Heinlein, and "A Clockwork Orange," "2048 A Diary" is a fascinating glimpse into a hectic, not too distant future full of synthetic drugs, cutting edge technology, and dreams of rock n' roll stardom.
Buckle up for the ride as this imaginative, roller-coaster trip through the highs and lows of mid-21st Century living unfolds through the eyes and words of its confused but sympathetic and erudite hero . If there's any justice in pop culture this book will be turned into a Netflix series sooner rather than later.
- Simon K., Amazon
Rock your way to heaven
"2048: A Diary," James Cherry's imaginative "diary/novel" provides a glimpse into a possible future. His hero, Ignatius Fumbo, is a London born slacker/wannabe rocker who relishes life and dreams of stardom as a musician. "I say heaven is the here and now, we just need to wake up to it," pretty much sums up Fumbo's view of his life from his May 25th, 2048 diary entry.
What the reader must know going in is that this is a read that celebrates the imagination. Get ready for a wild ride, where "Teleternity" is the hottest new religion and people are shrunk to combat waste in the world.
Don't put expectations on to it, just let the writing of Ignatius Fumbo come to you. It is a diary after all. Thus the reader will have the pleasure of being a voyeur into the private memoirs of a slightly "barmy" but acutely aware young chap living life in the not too distant future. Mr. Cherry also delivers plenty of fun for those who love language, creating a futuristic Brit-inspired vernacular reminiscent of Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange." Membrain, mind-chip, teletemple, and vegeplast are just a few of my favorites. If you have fond memories of Terry Gilliam's 1985 film "Brazil," you'll love "2048."
- Michael Arturo
Coronado 92
Six characters have a week to redeem their lives as a serial killer stalks their Phoenix neighborhood.
REVIEWS
A great read
"Coronado 92" is a marvelously fun novel that skillfully captures early 90’s everyday life in the sweltering Phoenix desert with keen observation and animated characters.
I’ve lived in and walked those streets. I swear I’ve met the people. This story amplifies my memories as the characters and plots wind through places like Encanto Park, past a circus bus of recovering addicts, over the river bottom through homeless camps, and along wide arid roads passing Circle K’s, appliance repair shop windows, and bus stops. We travel down a drainage tunnel, into campy apartment buildings, and through the historic Coronado neighborhood where serial murders of old ladies are taking place.
Escaping under yellow crime tape, a frightened puppy wanders into the arms of an alcoholic street poet named Elmo. There are six main characters and the plot strategically weaves their lives into final resolutions as we ride along captivated.
This book is a great read.
- Kristina Hestenes
Highly recommended
Coronado 92 tells the stories of Phoenix subcultures in the early 90s. The novel works as a cool piece of noir in juxtaposition to the hot, bright Arizona landscape. My favorite of the many characters was Elmo, a man experiencing homelessness who will soon be reunited with his daughter.
Elmo is joined by his trusty chihuahua friend Poco. The pair are completely charming. As the characters live their lives, you hear about a serial killer who targets elderly women, the art scene, and drug addiction.
I would highly recommend this book.
- Greta, on Goodreads