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A Catch In Time: A Macabre Novella & Short Stories: A Macabre Thriller Kindle Edition

by Christopher Alan Broadstone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
A MACABRE THRILLER For Those Who Love POE, Clive BARKER, and The TWILIGHT ZONE.

"A CATCH IN TIME grew so vividly and beautifully absurd…I could not take my eyes off the book for long…C. A. Broadstone has easily convinced me that his writing style is indeed brilliant." –– Oliver Lippert, The Huffington Post

San Antonio Del Tequendama
Cundinamarca, Colombia
November 1938

‘My front door is broken, bleeding guts of shadows...’
‘...how do I find new skin...’
‘...among my desolate bones...’
“But this is nothing, right?” whispered Tatiana. “I’m still alive.”
These were her abstract thoughts as she stared like a saucer-eyed cat confronting a deluge––stared into her emerald green eyes in the large, heart-shaped crest-mirror hanging above the vanity table in her bedroom suite at Hotel “Bochica”, Salto del Tequendama.

Tatiana Marita Ospina has run away from her forced marriage to an aristocratic philanderer, and sought sanctuary at “Bochica”, a retreat for the rich and famous. The last thing she expected, however, was to discover a convoy of Nazi SS soldiers arriving at the hotel under cover of night, led by Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess.

In the darkest hours of the morning, Tatiana’s sleep is disrupted by strange, ghostly music and voices, which grip her imagination and compel her to explore the lower levels of “Bochica”, where she stumbles onto the true secret the hotel has been hiding: the occult mystery behind the rising Axis powers. Openly confronted by this insurmountable horror, she must decide if she can make the sacrifice necessary to accept her role in the secret history of World War II. But will it be destiny or damnation for Tatiana Marita Ospina, as well as for the rest of the world?

Weaving together psychological horror and alternative history with theater of the absurd, A CATCH IN TIME marks the triumphant and genre-defying return of dark fantasist Christopher Alan Broadstone following last year’s SUICIDE THE HARD WAY: AND OTHER TALES OF THE INNERZONE.

A CATCH IN TIME also includes two short stories from SUICIDE THE HARD WAY––SMILEYS' GRAVE and ROSEBLOOD––and also "CHAPTER 19" from the novel PUZZLEMAN.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LONF3R6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Texas POĒtrope
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12.2 MB
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Christopher Alan Broadstone

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Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Dallas, Texas, Christopher Alan Broadstone toured and recorded independent records and CDs (during the 1980s and 90s) with his bands “About 9 Times” and “The Judas Engine”. He is also the author of the macabre-thriller “Puzzleman”; the collection “Suicide The Hard Way: And Other Tales From The Innerzone” (short stories, screenplays, lyrics/poetry); the collection “Notes-To-Self: Accumulated Thoughts, Transferred Into Word Form” (early short stories, screenplay, lyrics/poetry); and the novella “A Catch In Time” (a dark alternative-history thriller), of which the relative short film “A Catch In Time: Chapter One” is available on the “Human No More” (Trash-Can Virus Limited Edition) Blu-ray. Currently, he is completing his second novel, the macabre-thriller “Heather’s Treehouse” (due Christmas 2024). Also, Broadstone has written & directed the feature film “Human No More: A Macabre Thriller” and the feature-length “Human No More: A Making-of Documentary: Reinventing Perspective”. All are available via Amazon and Texas POĒtrope (Books - Films - Music).

Serving as writer and director, C.A. Broadstone previously produced three award-winning short films: “Scream For Me” (Best Short Film: NYC Horror Film Festival, Best Underground Short: B-Independent), “My Skin!” (Best Horror Short: Shriekfest Film Festival [L.A.], Creative Vision Award: International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival [Phoenix, AZ], Best Film/Director: Cinema Edge aAwards), and “Human No More” (Best Horror Short: The Indie Gathering Film Festival [OH]). Also, he has completed two feature length screenplays, “Color Of Flame”, an erotic ghost story, and, with actor/writer John Franklin (Isaac from “Children of the Corn”), “R” (Best Horror Feature Screenplay: Shriekfest Film Festival [L.A.]). In total, C.A. Broadstone's films have been showcased on several horror compilation DVDs, have screened at 30 international film festivals, and have won 15 'Best Of' awards. All three films are currently available on the anthology DVD, “3 Dead Girls!” from Texas POĒtrope (Books - Films - Music).

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  • Abdur R Mohammed
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Nazi Horror Story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2021
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    Broadstone delivers a masterpiece for the genre...occult horror with Nazis - what isn't there to fear?
    We are taken into a surreal nightmare by Tatiana, our host and guide for this journey. The world is palatable and each crunch, each footstep is felt, experienced, feared.
    You will do yourself more harm not to indulge A Catch In Time: A Macabre Novella & Short Stories. Dare yourself to experience it.
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  • Laura J
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Catch In Time: A Macabre Novella & Short Stories - Review by Laura J
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
    While this is not my typical type of read, I have to admit it was very well written. I'd call it a historical thriller. I wasn't really sure what to expect with this book, but it was definitely a bit dark and a little creepy, and I can't say I didn't like it. We are taken on a twisty turny adventure with our female mc Tatiana. It's definitely not your typical thriller/horror type story. This one involves not only the occult, but Nazis as well. I highly recommend it if you're looking to be creeped out lol!

    A Catch In Time: A Macabre Novella & Short Stories, Christopher Alan Broadstone, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Horror, Thriller
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  • Eve Blaack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Broadstone has done it again.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
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    I really love this story, well written, great characters, and dark. Once again
    Broadstone has shown us into a part of his brain he keeps tucked away from prying eyes until he is ready to share with us. He allows us to peek in, leaving us craving more. You won't regret reading this one.
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  • Darian F
    3.0 out of 5 stars Intresting story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
    I enjoyed the read; I wouldn’t say it’s too dark and has a good amount of creepy. I like that you start to get that feeling right at the beginning with a little be of suspenseful wondering. The story definitely gives you goosebumps. I recommend to readers who want to dip into unusual stories and to those who like non gruesome horror reads.
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  • Steph
    4.0 out of 5 stars historical thriller (Short Stories)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
    "A MACABRE THRILLER For Those Who Love POE, Clive BARKER, and The TWILIGHT ZONE.

    " San Antonio Del Tequendama
    Cundinamarca, Colombia
    November 1938
    Tatiana Marita Ospina has run away from her forced marriage to an aristocratic philanderer, and sought sanctuary at “Bochica”, a retreat for the rich and famous. The last thing she expected, however, was to discover a convoy of Nazi SS soldiers arriving at the hotel under cover of night, led by Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess. In the darkest hours of the morning, Tatiana’s sleep is disrupted by strange, ghostly music and voices, which grip her imagination and compel her to explore the lower levels of “Bochica”, where she stumbles onto the true secret the hotel has been hiding: the occult mystery behind the rising Axis powers. Openly confronted by this insurmountable horror, she must decide if she can make the sacrifice necessary to accept her role in the secret history of World War II. But will it be destiny or damnation for Tatiana Marita Ospina, as well as for the rest of the world?"
    Not my typical book to read but had short stories, this is a book where you would like and not like characters will have to read the book to find out. If you like historical thriller books this is a book for you. I give this book 4 stars.
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  • Zebramom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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    I have been a fan of Mr. Broadstone for years. His writing is very descriptive, unpredictable, and suspenseful. Trying to comprehend how his brain works and where he comes up with his idea hurts my head.
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  • The Rose Family
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge before you read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2016
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    This is an amazing story! The main character is an awesome heroine. The story left me wanting more!! Definitely not your typical "nazi" story, dont judge a book by its cover!!
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  • Megan Kimley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Typical Horror/Paranormal/Thriller Novella
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
    This is not your typical horror/paranormal/thriller. I was pleasantly surprised when I picked up this book. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the excerpt but I was in for a ride. I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns that Broadstone took me on in this short novella. I would really love to see this pulled out into a full-length story but can appreciate it for what it is. I absolutely loved the historical aspect of it and was thrilled with the ending! I also really enjoyed the other short stories that were included. I'm really intrigued by Broadstone's mind and his writing. I can't wait to read more from him and I will be going back and binging his works when I can fit them into my reading schedule!
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  • Angela Hayes
    3.0 out of 5 stars A macabre alternate history.
    Reviewed in Australia on October 28, 2024
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    3 – 3.5 Stars

    A Catch In Time by Christopher Alan Broadstone is a novella length story that I can only describe as a bit of a mash up of history, horror, & thriller- with supernatural/paranormal elements, mystery, humour, and intrigue.
    I knew from reading Mr. Broadstone’s ‘Puzzleman’ that this would be a bit of a twisty read- and he certainly delivered. This is a thought provoking, somewhat creepy, macabre, and entirely intriguing series of events that details an ‘alternate’ history- set in the lead-up to WWII.
    This book not only contains ‘A Catch In Time”, which takes up just over half the book, but also has 2 other short stories- ‘Smiley’s Grave’, & ‘Roseblood’, as well as an excerpt of Puzzleman for readers to dive into.
    Happy Reading…

    Thank you, Christopher Alan Broadstone!
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