Home is Where You Left It By: Stephen Marlowe (1928-2008)
Home is Where You Left It by Stephen Marlowe is a mesmerizing tale that explores the complexity of human relationships and the notion of belonging. Set against the backdrop of a small town, the story takes us on a poignant journey of self-discovery. At the heart of the narrative is John Thompson, a man grappling with his past and desperately seeking solace in his childhood home. Marlowe skillfully crafts this character, drawing out his vulnerabilities and insecurities, making him relatable to readers. We witness John's struggles as he unravels the layers of his complicated family dynamic, gradually uncovering painful truths and buried memories. Marlowe's prose effortlessly transports us into the heart of the town, his vivid descriptions painting a captivating picture that immerses readers in its atmosphere. The author's attention to detail is commendable, capturing the essence of small-town life and the idiosyncrasies of its inhabitants. From the bustling streets to the quiet tranquility of the countryside, every location feels authentic and alive. What truly stands out in this novel is Marlowe's exploration of the complexities of relationships. Through a multitude of well-crafted characters, he delves into the intricate dynamics between family members, friends, and neighbors. Each interaction is richly nuanced, revealing the intricacies of love, resentment, and forgiveness. The characters come alive on the pages, breathing with authenticity and making us care deeply about their lives. The narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, allowing the reader to savor every moment, feeling the weight of every revelation and emotional twist. Marlowe masterfully balances the introspective nature of the story with moments of heart-wrenching drama, seamlessly driving the plot forward while making us ponder the nature of home and the significance of our roots. In Home is Where You Left It, Marlowe weaves a captivating tale that explores the bonds of family, the search for identity, and the yearning for a place to call home. With its beautifully crafted characters and evocative prose, this novel will resonate with readers on a deeply emotional level. Marlowe proves once again why he is a master of the genre, delivering a poignant and thought-provoking story that will stay with readers long after the final page. First Page: HOME IS WHERE YOU LEFT IT By ADAM CHASE [Transcriber Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories February 1957. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] [Illustration: The chance of mass slaughter was their eternal nightmare.] [Sidenote: How black is the blackest treachery? Is the most callous traitor entitled to mercy? Steve pondered these questions. His decision? That at times the villain should possibly be spoken of as a hero. ] Only the shells of deserted mud brick houses greeted Steve Cantwell when he reached the village. He poked around in them for a while. The desert heat was searing, parching, and the Sirian sun gleamed balefully off the blades of Steve's unicopter, which had brought him from Oasis City, almost five hundred miles away. He had remembered heat from his childhood here on Sirius' second planet with the Earth colony, but not heat like this. It was like a magnet drawing all the moisture out of his body. He walked among the buildings, surprise and perhaps sadness etched on his gaunt, weather beaten face. Childhood memories flooded back: the single well from which all the families drew their water, the mud brick house, hardly different from the others and just four walls and a roof now, in which he'd lived with his aunt after his parents had been killed in a Kumaji raid, the community center where he'd spent his happiest time as a boy... Continue reading book >>

Home is Where You Left It By: Stephen Marlowe (1928-2008)

Home is Where You Left It by Stephen Marlowe is a mesmerizing tale that explores the complexity of human relationships and the notion of belonging. Set against the backdrop of a small town, the story takes us on a poignant journey of self-discovery.

At the heart of the narrative is John Thompson, a man grappling with his past and desperately seeking solace in his childhood home. Marlowe skillfully crafts this character, drawing out his vulnerabilities and insecurities, making him relatable to readers. We witness John's struggles as he unravels the layers of his complicated family dynamic, gradually uncovering painful truths and buried memories.

Marlowe's prose effortlessly transports us into the heart of the town, his vivid descriptions painting a captivating picture that immerses readers in its atmosphere. The author's attention to detail is commendable, capturing the essence of small-town life and the idiosyncrasies of its inhabitants. From the bustling streets to the quiet tranquility of the countryside, every location feels authentic and alive.

What truly stands out in this novel is Marlowe's exploration of the complexities of relationships. Through a multitude of well-crafted characters, he delves into the intricate dynamics between family members, friends, and neighbors. Each interaction is richly nuanced, revealing the intricacies of love, resentment, and forgiveness. The characters come alive on the pages, breathing with authenticity and making us care deeply about their lives.

The narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, allowing the reader to savor every moment, feeling the weight of every revelation and emotional twist. Marlowe masterfully balances the introspective nature of the story with moments of heart-wrenching drama, seamlessly driving the plot forward while making us ponder the nature of home and the significance of our roots.

In Home is Where You Left It, Marlowe weaves a captivating tale that explores the bonds of family, the search for identity, and the yearning for a place to call home. With its beautifully crafted characters and evocative prose, this novel will resonate with readers on a deeply emotional level. Marlowe proves once again why he is a master of the genre, delivering a poignant and thought-provoking story that will stay with readers long after the final page.

First Page:

HOME IS WHERE YOU LEFT IT

By ADAM CHASE

[Transcriber Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories February 1957. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]

[Illustration: The chance of mass slaughter was their eternal nightmare.]

[Sidenote: How black is the blackest treachery? Is the most callous traitor entitled to mercy? Steve pondered these questions. His decision? That at times the villain should possibly be spoken of as a hero. ]

Only the shells of deserted mud brick houses greeted Steve Cantwell when he reached the village.

He poked around in them for a while. The desert heat was searing, parching, and the Sirian sun gleamed balefully off the blades of Steve's unicopter, which had brought him from Oasis City, almost five hundred miles away. He had remembered heat from his childhood here on Sirius' second planet with the Earth colony, but not heat like this. It was like a magnet drawing all the moisture out of his body.

He walked among the buildings, surprise and perhaps sadness etched on his gaunt, weather beaten face. Childhood memories flooded back: the single well from which all the families drew their water, the mud brick house, hardly different from the others and just four walls and a roof now, in which he'd lived with his aunt after his parents had been killed in a Kumaji raid, the community center where he'd spent his happiest time as a boy... Continue reading book >>

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