this article in the Orlando Sentinel about Abigail Breslin , first seen in M. Night Shyamalan's Signs Little Miss Sunshine
Anyway, the article says this:
"Her favorite books: "'Anne of Green Gables.' Oh, and the Max Quick
(fantasy) books. I'm on the last one of those, so I'm kind've sad about
that."
No. Way. That's awesome! (Click HERE for more info about THE MAX QUICK SERIES )
Of course, I have no idea if she's reading the paperback book or listening to the podiobook, but either way, if you read this, Abigail, there are several more books to come, I promise. And thank you for the mention!
Max Quick Book One: The Pocket and the Pendant Max Quick Book One: The Pocket and the Pendant markjeffrey The online sensation: Over 2.4 million downloads as a podcast novel!
When Time mysteriously stops, young Max Quick must travel across America to find the source of this 'temporal disaster'... Along the way, he and his companions encounter ancient mysteries, quantum Books, and clues to the riddle of stopped Time. But the more Max learns, the more it seems that his own true identity is not what he once believed. Now he must race against a clock that can no longer tick, before the very world itself is altered forever ...
"driven -- and driven well -- by good old-fashioned sci-fi storytelling." - Kirkus Reviews
Winner, Ulysses Award
ForeWord Magazine 'Book of the Year' Finalist
REVIEWS:
“Jeffrey skillfully infuses the story with authentic historical context, and then thrusts this narrative into the future by introducing aliens, time travel and massive gems with the power to stop time and minds – a difficult task indeed, but one that he successfully accomplishes.”
“Driven – and driven well – by good old-fashioned sci-fi storytelling.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“…it doesn't take long before the characters drag you hurtling into an inextricable web of metaphyics, time-travel, paranormal powers and Sumerian mythos. The plot is riveting, and holds you tight while these crazy concepts fly at your face -- it's like Albert Einstein pounding data into your skull, and you like it so much you say "thank you sir, may I have another!" The Pocket is NOT what you expect, no matter WHAT you expect. Buy it. Read it. It's just that simple.”
Scott Sigler, Author of “INFECTED" and "Earthcore"
“…few people have jammed as much imagination in a 212-page book as Mark Jeffrey has in ‘The Pocket and the Pendant’.”
Lawrence Bernabo, Amazon.com Top 10 Reviewer
“Even adults will be fascinated by the theories in this tale. Author Mark Jeffrey has done a masterful job of blending facts and theories together smoothly for an amazing story that readers will find utterly delightful. Very well done indeed!”
Detra Fitch / Huntress Reviews, Amazon.com Top 500 Reviewer
Mind-boggling creativity…The invented mythology that fuels the plot of this book, a blend of Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman and many others that I'm sure I missed, was absolute genius. Upon reaching the portion of the book where the backstory was told (think of Frodo arriving at Rivendell and everyone sharing their stories, particularly Gandalf), I became hooked.”
T Burger, Amazon.com Top 1000 Reviewer
Other Amazon.com Reviews:
“A powerful thrilling read that brings you back and forth through scientific theory, childhood, and the meaning of the universe.”
“I've read a good deal of fiction books in my time, but nothing quite like this one. The mixing of ideas from all genres was just brilliantly done.”
“Jeffrey manages to throw down novel idea after novel idea…”
“Mark Jeffrey's book (the first in a planned series), has enough twists and turns to keep you flipping the pages and enough satisfying surprises to elicit a sigh of satisfaction at the end.”
“…young Mr. Quick may give a certain spectacled boy with a lightning scar on his forehead a run for his money.”
“Next, best step for the Phillip Pullman/Harry Potter set!”
“This is one of those rare books that you want to keep on reading but at the same time don't - because you don't want it to end.”Caseyone
"The Tyranny of This Book Is Absolute!"
“A wonderful ride!”
“Mark Jeffrey is a word-wizard among wordsmiths.”
“…the most creative content anyone could have possibly shoved into those two hundred and some odd pages.”
So I was doing a casual blogsearch for mentions of 'Max Quick' when I came across this article in the Orlando Sentinel about Abigail Breslin, first seen in M. Night Shyamalan's Signs and getting an Oscar nod for starring in Little Miss Sunshine.
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