Michael Offutt: Slipstream
Today's title is the
most tenuous of links to this post but it's there, (and the book is green), so I think we're covered. I don't care anyway, I'm just so excited to be writing this post.
Michael Offutt wrote a
book which was due out in May. He has a blog tour set up for May and
everything. I really really want this book and, luckily for me, my
birthday is in May – neat plan huh? Well, he went and ruined my
plan by releasing the book. It's okay, I'm going to buy it anyway,
there's no way I'm waiting until May. From what I gather, everyone
who has read it thinks it's amazing. This is the blurb:
Jordan
Pendragon is crazy good at fixing situations that have gone bad. It's
a talent prized by his high school ice hockey team. However, when a
car accident puts Jordan in the hospital, he wakes up with more than
just an amazing slapshot in his toolbox. Jordan can manipulate
space-time and in just a few weeks, he'll depend on it to save his
life. When earthlings detonated the first atomic bomb in 1945, something incredible happened. The detonation triggered an extinction level event on a parallel world. A computer program saved humanity and became the ruler of this place. However, its brilliant mind fragmented and became insane.
Jordan's power strands him in this nightmare universe. To get home, he becomes a professional in a sport where athletes are killed to boost network ratings. To survive, he discovers that the most broken among us can be fixed and that love is unpredictable. Near the end, he also learns a startling truth about his own birth. If he fails to fix the computer’s insanity, both Earth and this sister world are doomed
I nabbed that from Goodreads, as I didn't tell Michael I was writing
this post but I'm hoping he won't mind :-)
I should warn you, from what Michael and others have said, this is a
book that doesn't shy away from tackling dark themes and tough
issues. It's not a frothy romance that's for sure. Of course, that
just makes me want to read it even more :-)
Congratulations Michael, I hope the book is a huge success.
Buy it from:
Sounds a great book! On my tbr list - always glad of recommendations. My birthday's in May too - are you a Gemini?
ReplyDeleteNo I'm at the tail end of The Bull - okay, that didn't sound great :-)
DeleteI hope it's a hit too. The cover is awesome and the story sounds just as great. Wonderful idea for a post! :0)
ReplyDeleteOh yes. I love this cover!
DeleteThat cover is amazing. It's on my TBR list ;)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it the most fabulous colour? :-)
DeleteSounds like a great read. Like others have said I love the cover too. SO nice of you to do a little promo for Michael. I can bet he won't mind at all :)
ReplyDeleteI'm just so excited about it, I want everyone else to be too :-)
DeleteSarah - Thanks so much for highlighting this one! Congratulations Michael and much success! I like the premise and this was an inspired idea for a post, Sarah :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. I just like to post things that I think are great :-)
DeleteGreen cover--I think it works. This book sounds like it will be full of twist and turns. I look forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly sounds like a heck of a ride, doesn't it :-)
DeleteOooo, sounds pretty intense. And the cover is edgy, it's so green.
ReplyDeleteYep, that cover is definitely different :-)
DeleteDon't read frothy romances which is good!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't see you as a frothy romance kind of guy :-)
DeleteSonds like a good book. Good luck to Michael with it when it becomes availiable.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Indeed. I hope he has huge success.
DeleteI'll keep an eye on this one, sounds like something I would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do :-)
DeleteHey, I know that guy. Got this on my TBR pile on Goodreads. Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteHeh, don't we all? ;-)
DeleteWhoa! Look at that cover. Bodacious! *waving to Michael* I'll buy it. Looks great. Excellent of you to spotlight him.
ReplyDeleteThat cover is just fabulous, isn't it?
DeleteAlso, I love the word bodacious :-)
Whoo! Congrats to Michael! Looking forward to the blog tour
ReplyDeleteJamie
Fellow A-Z bloggy buddy
Mithril Wisdom
Yeah. Knowing Michael, it should be interesting :-)
DeleteGrab a Book, great start to intro a new writer. I'll check him out! Sounds like a good read in the "Hunger Games" genre.
ReplyDeleteI think a bit more hard sci-fi, though.
DeleteSounds like a good recommendation, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome :-)
DeleteSounds interesting. I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteCool, hope you enjoy it if you do :-)
Delete...Michael's a pal of mine, wishing him the greatest of success with his new release.
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you to promote his work, Sarah ;)
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This post was an absolute pleasure to write :-)
DeleteMichael seems like a great guy and from the blurb it seems he has a great imagination too. I'd love to read this one.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I can't wait to get my hands on this :-)
DeleteThanks for the recommendation! I love trying out new books that I probably wouldn't have come across otherwise :)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome. I hope you get the chance to enjoy it :-)
DeleteCongratulations to Michael! I didn't know he'd released it already; thanks for the post. :)
ReplyDeleteThe paperback is out in May, I think. Not sure I can hold out for that though :-)
Deletegood blogging! happy easter!
ReplyDeleteHope your Easter was happy and peaceful too.
Deleteso excited to read this book!
ReplyDeleteLx
Oh, me too!
DeleteLooking forward to reading this.
ReplyDeleteMe too, definitely!
DeleteI've added it to my TBR list. Sounds interesting. Thanks for letting us know about it, Sarah! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome. Let me know what you think, if you get to read it.
DeleteSounds like the perfect birthday present!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Michael on the release of your book and Sarah for getting to read it:)
It will be ;-)
DeleteSounds right up my alley! I'm gonna check it out.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a whole lot of story!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it just!
DeleteSee? I didn't know about this book, either, so you're still teaching me, kiddo. Sounds like a great read. Good luck to Michael, and thanks to you for spotlighting his book for him.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I can reciprocate, sort of :-)
DeleteVery cool green cover. Sounds like a fab book!
ReplyDeleteZ
I agree. The cover is amazing, isn't it?
DeleteSound very interesting! Unique story line, look forward to reading it too. Thanks for sharing Sarah.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome :-)
DeleteI don't typically like alternate reality books, but this sounds really interesting. I always love when sentient computers lose it; and the fact that you're excited about it, gives it a lot of credit already.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I LOVE alternate reality (and clones, and parallel universes :-))
DeleteI also love when people are prepared to give something a go that they wouldn't normally try. You rock :-)
Sounds like a good read. Think I'll check this one out :)
ReplyDeleteCool. Let me know what you think if you do.
Deleteoooh! sounds innovative!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it just!
DeleteCongratulations, Michael! It sounds like a really good book!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it just!
DeleteIsn't this wonderful. I am happy for Michael. The cover is very nice.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter says that she is legitimately sad that you never tried a fresh fruit smoothie. They are very easy to make. Chop some fruits into a blender, add a couple of chunks of ice, a tablespoon of water. Blend until pureed. You have a smoothie. Initially people capitalized on this, but now any one can make them at home at a reasonable cost. Smoothies are good for your health.
I think I might be the only person I know who doesn't have a blender. I keep saying I'm going to get one, but there is always something more important I have to spend the money on!
DeleteAnd yes, I'm thrilled for Michael too :-)
Sounds intriguing! Matrix meets Hunger Games meets hockey? Count me in!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good description, from the blurb :-)
DeleteOh, what an intriguing storyline! How have I not heard of this one before now?
ReplyDeleteShannon at The Warrior Muse, co-host of the 2012 #atozchallenge! Twitter: @AprilA2Z
It definitely does sound like a good one, doesn't it?
DeleteI'm really surprised Michael hasn't been here yet.... -looks around- Maybe he's hiding.
ReplyDeleteI think the plan was he was releasing the paperback in May and the ebook earlier.
He showed up late, but to be fair it was a surprise party :-)
DeleteThat blurb is amazing. Slipstream sounds like a fantastic story. Congrats to Michael on his release.
ReplyDeleteHe definitely has one heck of an imagination :-)
DeleteGood luck Michael with Slipstream! Hockey and manipulating space-time! That's a combination for success.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely original!
DeleteWow! Sounds like a winner. Many congrats to Michael.
ReplyDeleteAye. I can't wait to read it :-)
DeleteWell, that sounds fantastic! Thanks for the rec!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome :-)
DeleteInteresting premise. The very best of luck to Michael and 'Slipstream'.
ReplyDeleteLove the neon green title, btw Sarah ;)
Oh yes, if a job's worth doing, it's worth overdoing!
DeleteWow. That's quite to premise. I read "On the Beach" when I was a teenager, and it gave me nightmares.
ReplyDeleteI've never read that. You've got me intrigued now :-)
DeleteI love SF sports books. Scott Sigler's Galactic Football League books are super good ones too. (not to mention you can get the first three as free podcasts ^_~)
ReplyDeleteBut Slipstream is totally going on my to read list.
Let me know what you think of it if you get the chance to read it.
DeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about the book, Alas it released it before your plan come true anyways, that made you to post this at the appropriate place and time ha ha ha,
Green is good I like it too in fact my fav, color after violet, hi hi but here the title too i mean the second line is in green, thats very bad i can;t read it, i blocked it and read, so pl. change the background color
Best regard
Anywasy Here comes my advanced B Day Greetings ha ha ha!!!
Don't worry, I won't be posting any more green titles, I promise! I just wanted to match the colour to Michael's book :-)
DeleteAnd thank you for the early birthday greetings. That made me smile :-)
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us a heads up about Michael's book. It sounds deep and engaging and a like a worthy read. I'll add it to my TBR list.
You're welcome :-)
DeleteKnowing Michael, I suspect deep will be a good description!
Sarah, I'm catching up a bit and just read your childhood post over at Denise Covey's blog. What a story you have - I am blown away. The most interesting thing I've read in ages, for sure!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, thank you for that. I enjoyed yours too - apart from the little mean girl, grrrr! It was fun being a part of it, wasn't it?
DeleteHi, Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWishing lots of success for Michael as well. He's a good buddy.
Yes, he's one of the good guys, that's for sure.
DeleteAwesome! Congrats. On my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteNice one :-)
DeleteWow. This one sounds really cool! I love books that can twist what we'know and what we've already seen.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that this one is going to get very twisty :-)
DeleteSounds amazing. On my TBR list as well
ReplyDeleteIt definitely sounds different :-)
DeleteMichael's book sounds like a cool concept. I wish him a lot of success in this effort.
ReplyDeleteLee
An A to Z Co-Host
Tossing It Out
Indeed. I hope he does really well.
DeleteThank you Sarah! What a surprise. You honor me * hugs
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome. I just wanted everyone to hear about it, because I think it sounds great.
DeleteGreat concept! Wishing Michael the greatest success with his book.
ReplyDeleteOh, me too!
DeleteIt sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing Sarah. The TBR pile in my mind is beginning to look like the leaning tower of Pisa!
ReplyDeleteOh, I know all about that one! At least I can hide a load on my Kindle app :-)
DeleteI'm sure Michael appreciates any publicity he can get.
ReplyDeleteAye. I love to shout about books that grab my attention :-)
DeleteDark themes and tough issues? Sounds like a dose of reality!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Haha, doesn't it just! With a side of twistiness :-)
DeleteIt sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI just started reading this book. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I'd love your opinion when you're done :-)
DeleteAn interesting post.
ReplyDeleteThank you :-)
DeleteColor me intrigued! Loved the description too.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff!
DeleteCongratulations to Michael and it looks as if you'll be getting an early birthday present this year.
ReplyDeleteOh yes. Happy early birthday to me :-)
DeleteThis book sounds like a wild ride!! Is it YA? Great cover too. Nice to be in the A to Z with tou
ReplyDeleteI know the main characters are high school age so I guess yes, YA sci-fi.
DeleteThis book is on my list though I don't think I'll have time to read until after April.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I can't think why ;-)
Delete@Life101: Yeah, I appreciate any free publicity. That is true.
ReplyDeleteSarah, if you ever want me to plug something for you let me know. I'll try to keep up on your projects so you don't have to ask. I appreciate this.
No worries Michael. Cool sounding stuff needs to be shared :-)
DeleteOoh, awesome! Congrats to Michael, best of luck!
ReplyDeleteSarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)
Indeed. I hope he does really well.
DeleteSuch an attention-grabbing COLOR on the cover!
ReplyDeletea sport where athletes are killed to boost network ratings. I've got Hunger Games on the brain right now (saw the movie last night! Yay!) so this line reminds me of that. Sounds hectic!
You definitely can't fail to notice that cover, can you? ;-)
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