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Jack and the Giants
(2014)(The fifth book in the Fantasy Collective series)
A novel by Piers Anthony and J R Rain
In a unique retelling to the classic fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk,” Piers Anthony and J.R. Rain take you back to the magical land beyond the clouds. Back to the land of the Giants. Back to adventure and sorcery and awe-inspiring wonder...
In the real world, Jack works for a jerk. Luckily, the pretty receptionist makes his days bearable. But when Jack discovers he’s been fired, his simple life crumbles around him; that is, until he comes across the magic beans.
Now with a giant beanstalk growing outside his downtown New York apartment, Jack has a choice to make: follow the beanstalk up or pretend it’s not there. After all, he does seem to be the only one who can see it. Moreover, the beanstalk almost beckons him...
Putting aside his fears, Jack climbs out from his apartment window and onto the beanstalk, where climbs up and up and up...finally emerging through the clouds and into a land of dreams. Literally.
Almost immediately, he’s confronted by a hungry giant...and someone else. Someone he never expected. Someone he had long admired from afar. Now a team, Jack and Harriet seek answers to their dilemma, and find themselves in the middle of an age-old war for the land beyond the clouds. Battling evil kings, gods and giants, Jack is about to discover that he's much more than he ever dreamed...and that he may never return home again. And that’s just fine by him.
After all, the land beyond the clouds isn't that bad. Of course, he just has to survive first...
★★★★★ "Two great writers together producing a vastly entertaining work with humor, a bit of insight to human and giant nature, and an old fairy tale redone with a twist. This is a work with no real sturm, drang, or agnst - just a fun read for a rainy afternoon. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a fun read." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "Jack and the bean stalk with a modern Piers Anthony and JR Rain twist. Great for us Piers Anthony and JR Rain fans plus a great way to be introduced to the works of these great authors." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "Unexpected twists and turns, and you cannot depend on the fairy tale to guess what will happen. A triumph of mind over matter." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "A grown up version of Jack and the Bean stock. Definitely Entertaining. Magical, Mystical, and just enough "Tease" to get your juices flowing." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "Piers Anthony and JR Rain have taken the Jack and the beanstalk tale and given it their own amusing while thought-provoking style. Mingling fairytale and mythology with great effect while letting human characters muddle on to learn and grow in an atmosphere of humor makes this a fun read. I look forward to future adventures." ―Amazon reviewer
Genre: Fantasy
In the real world, Jack works for a jerk. Luckily, the pretty receptionist makes his days bearable. But when Jack discovers he’s been fired, his simple life crumbles around him; that is, until he comes across the magic beans.
Now with a giant beanstalk growing outside his downtown New York apartment, Jack has a choice to make: follow the beanstalk up or pretend it’s not there. After all, he does seem to be the only one who can see it. Moreover, the beanstalk almost beckons him...
Putting aside his fears, Jack climbs out from his apartment window and onto the beanstalk, where climbs up and up and up...finally emerging through the clouds and into a land of dreams. Literally.
Almost immediately, he’s confronted by a hungry giant...and someone else. Someone he never expected. Someone he had long admired from afar. Now a team, Jack and Harriet seek answers to their dilemma, and find themselves in the middle of an age-old war for the land beyond the clouds. Battling evil kings, gods and giants, Jack is about to discover that he's much more than he ever dreamed...and that he may never return home again. And that’s just fine by him.
After all, the land beyond the clouds isn't that bad. Of course, he just has to survive first...
★★★★★ "Two great writers together producing a vastly entertaining work with humor, a bit of insight to human and giant nature, and an old fairy tale redone with a twist. This is a work with no real sturm, drang, or agnst - just a fun read for a rainy afternoon. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a fun read." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "Jack and the bean stalk with a modern Piers Anthony and JR Rain twist. Great for us Piers Anthony and JR Rain fans plus a great way to be introduced to the works of these great authors." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "Unexpected twists and turns, and you cannot depend on the fairy tale to guess what will happen. A triumph of mind over matter." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "A grown up version of Jack and the Bean stock. Definitely Entertaining. Magical, Mystical, and just enough "Tease" to get your juices flowing." ―Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "Piers Anthony and JR Rain have taken the Jack and the beanstalk tale and given it their own amusing while thought-provoking style. Mingling fairytale and mythology with great effect while letting human characters muddle on to learn and grow in an atmosphere of humor makes this a fun read. I look forward to future adventures." ―Amazon reviewer
Genre: Fantasy
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