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  J A. Aarntzen has done it again!

At first I was unsure about reading a book called "Corman the Carp". My usual taste in books falls into the Horror/Fantasy genres. However after reading "The Little Boy of the Forest" and loving it I thought that I would give this one a try.

With his newest novel "Corman the Carp" Mr. Aarntzen has crossed the boundary of the world of humans and into that of the aquatic life of the Kawartha Lakes. The plight of Corman, a rather average seeming fish, is detailed through 17 chapters (each one it's own story). Having his home invaded by the dreaded zebra muscles Corman sets off to find his lost harem. His journey through the lakes is fraught with peril, unexpected friendships, and startling lessons. The characters are interesting and well rounded, and coupled with Aarntzen’s unique style of writing make this a hard book to put down.

I would highly recommend the writings of J.A. Aarntzen to anyone who has a love of classic literature. The beautiful prose is comparable to a skillfully woven fabric. It ensnares the senses and demands attention and respect.

Now, having read two completely different novels by Aarntzen, I consider myself to be a huge fan and eagerly await anything that this artist has in store for us in the future.

Daughter of Thunder by J.A. Aarntzen
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Daughter of Thunder by J.A. Aarntzen
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 Her world began to fall apart on that fateful day on Pioneer Lake when her parents had that big fight with her grandfather. Little did any know that her grandfather would die that day and that within a week the remaining Meadowfords would be burying him. While at Silent Hills, Thora saw him for the first time. The rest of her summer she would be plagued by him. She began running. And even as she ran, he would follow, corralling her to the only possible destination that she could go, to the place where it all began.

Readers first met Thora Meadowford in The Little Boy of the Forest. Now in this next chapter in the Grappling Haven family legacy, follow Thora as she hovers on the brink of madness trying to make sense of a once proud dynasty and the curse that seeks to destroy it.

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Corman the Carp by J.A. Aarntzen
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Corman the Carp by J.A. Aarntzen
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 Corman had the life. He was the biggest fish in the lake. He had many plump and content wives with whom he wiled away long, warm afternoons in a private cove. Everything was perfect for the carp. But then one night zebra mussels marched into his world. They scattered Corman's females away. Corman woke up the next morning to discover that he was alone. At once, Corman set out to find his lost harem. But his lake was big, and it was connected to a series of other lakes. His girls could be in any one of the lakes. Finding them would be like finding a needle in the haystack.

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The Little Boy of the Forest by J.A. Aarntzen
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The Little Boy of the Forest by J.A. Aarntzen
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 Ten year-old Jack Thurston arrives at the Meadowford island cottage upon Pioneer Lake ready for another summer of fun and adventure. Soon after exiting the steamship he discovers that he is entirely ignored by everybody in the extended family including his own mother. At first he doesn't let this bother him for the Meadowfords were firm believers that children should be seen and not heard. But when the cold shoulder lasts the full day Jack starts to wonder what is wrong with him and what had he done to offend his family.

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