Kindle
$8.95
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Hardcover
$28.99
Paperback
$16.99
Kindle Price: $8.95

Save $8.04 (47%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Richard R Becker
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

50 States Kindle Edition

by Richard R Becker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
See all formats and editions
An Idaho farmer who aches for absolution after a tragedy is given one more chance at redemption. Two runaways cross paths in a Tennessee bus station with only one ticket between them. A family sees looters racing toward their home as they escape an Oregon wildfire. A young couple takes a reckless turn off a state highway in Utah and find themselves in a nightmarish government biohazard area.

These and 46 more shorts make up an anthology that will surprise readers with each new thought-provoking story as they skip across different genres, moods, and states of mind. Together, they provide a character-driven sampling of the American experience over the last 60 years — the kind and the cruel, the heroic and criminal — in unpredictable and suspenseful ways.

50 States is a debut collection of short stories that captures the human condition and how perception shapes destiny. The book spans several literary genres, with each short story set in a different state across America. It broke into the top 100 bestsellers for literary fiction short stories on Amazon for three consecutive months. It also won first place in the ABR Book Excellence Awards, Spring 2022 BookFest Awards, 2023 Book Excellence Awards, and was a finalist in the IAN Book of the Year Awards.

The author continues to receive high praise from editorial reviewers and interest from a growing community of readers who follow the author's work.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    381 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    July 21, 2021
  5. File size
    1621 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A cleverly conceived, character-driven, if overstuffed, anthology sure to delight and enchant." - Kirkus Reviews

"Richard R. Becker has made a stellar debut with 50 States! I fell in love with how each short story packs a punch and is memorable on its own." — Readers' Favorite

"The author's writing flows from story to story effectively keeping readers wanting more." — Entrada Reviews

"An impressive short story collection that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions." — The Reading Bud

"Richard is a superb writer, with an eloquent tongue and a tremendous turn of phrase, and these gems are each a standalone high-brow work of art." — Matt McAvoy Book Reviews

"The writing is gripping, the characters are regular people from all walks of life forced to survive with the hand that destiny dealt them, the action is fast and entertaining, and the atmosphere is immersive." — The Audiobook Blog

"Written in sparse, understated prose reminiscent of Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge, Becker's tightly focused stories pack a punch." — IndieReader

About the Author

Richard R. Becker is an award-winning American writer. His debut collection of experimental and speculative fiction began as a project to write one story a week for 50 weeks. He continues to expand many of these stories for inclusion in a second collection, and expects some will evolve into larger works.

When he is not writing fiction, Richard works as a creative strategist for Copywrite, Ink., a 30-year-old strategic communication and writing services firm with clients that have included several government agencies and Fortune 500 Companies. He has also been very active as a global community servant and taught a number of classes at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Aside from his work, he enjoys a broad range of activities, including travel, hiking, exercise, photography, and illustration. He is married and has two children.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098P2CPQ7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Copywrite, Ink.; 2nd edition (July 21, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1621 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 381 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09NRB3Y11
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Richard R Becker

Richard R Becker

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Richard R. Becker is an award-winning American author. His debut novel Third Wheel was released in August 2023 to positive reviews and broke into Amazon's top 20 literary thrillers in November 2023. It has earned six literary awards, including finalist awards in the Global Book Awards and the 2023 Best Book Awards. It also received second place in the Fall 2023 BookFest Awards for coming-of-age fiction.

His debut collection of literary fiction and psychological thrillers began as a project to write one story a week for 50 weeks. It became a literary short story bestseller for three consecutive months in 2022. It won first place in the Spring 2022 BookFest Awards for short stories, the 2023 Book Excellence Awards for short stories, and the ABR Book Excellence Award for literary fiction, psychological thriller, and short stories. It was also a finalist in the 2022 IAN Book of the Year Awards. He followed it up with the 10-story companion, Ten Threads, as a Kindle exclusive.

Richard has written hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles as a journalist, with his byline appearing in the Denver Post, Los Angeles Times, and publications for Simon & Schuster and Paramount Communications. He also scripted a documentary produced with PBS and contributed to five books related to marketing, public relations, and management.

He serves as president of Copywrite, Ink. and taught at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for 20 years. In addition, Richard serves as a city council-appointed volunteer commissioner on the Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and as a high school softball coach. He has assisted more than 60 nonprofit and professional organizations as a consultant and board member during his career. He has been featured as a speaker for various organizations, including Wizard World Comic Con, G2E World Gaming Expo, National Recreation and Park Association, Regis University, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Aside from writing, Richard has a broad range of interests, including travel, hiking, parks, fitness, illustration, photography, and spending time with family. He is married and has two children.

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
71 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

ASalgado
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, easy read
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
Love that each state has its own story. Intricate, engaging, and surprising. Way to go, Richard.
Helpful
 Report
Agustina
4.0 out of 5 stars A solid read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
Verified Purchase
Richard R Becker is a journalist and the president of Copywrite, Ink that also writes experimental and speculative fiction stories. 50 Sates is his newest book and it is a collection of short stories that describe the different situations, in different years across all the 50 states of the United States of America. A great way to learn several qualities and customs about each state.
I enjoyed this book; the stories were short but very rich in context. All the characters Becker described, evolved in their way and I enjoyed that. All the stories are unique and I was able to find brand new things in each of them. It was a solid reading and may I say, very good product knowledge for foreigners to understand the differences between states! A good book!
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Celeste S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
Verified Purchase
50 States is a compilation of short stories written by Richard R Becker. The book presents a fascinating mixture of genres and events that may ring a bell. The author narrates with great ability a variety of stories that span over 60 years of American experiences. A good construction and development of characters is what makes a book outstanding and this one is an excellent example of this.
Short stories are my favourites, especially if they are compiled in a book. I can choose what to read depending on how I feel at a particular moment. However, it is not easy to find good examples of this genre. This is not the case. The writer has created fascinating stories that captured my attention and imagination and made me read without stopping. I really loved this book.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Roberta
3.0 out of 5 stars 50 interesting, enjoyable stories!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
Verified Purchase
Each short story centers in one of the 50 US states. Creative and unique plots and characters make this an interesting read.
Helpful
 Report
Piaras
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing collection of short stories.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
Verified Purchase
50 States by Richard R Becker is a fine collection of short stories. Wonderfully written and richly descriptive, the author brilliantly draws his characters and settings in a very vivid and convincing way. Every day individuals from all walks of life are thrust into extraordinary situations and must learn to make the best of what life has thrown them. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this page-turner that will take the reader on a truly mesmerizing journey. The writing is riveting, the characters are relatable, and the plots move quickly. Highly recommended.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Phil Bolos
5.0 out of 5 stars Good collection
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
Verified Purchase
50 States: A collection of Short Stories by Richard R. Becker is a well rounded and insightful group of stories which take the reader around to each of the states in our country. Each story offers a different thought on what it means to be an American, events that have happened in our country's history, or choices made between right and wrong. The stories cover a variety of genres, so there is something here for every reader. Some of the stories are very short, while others are longer in length. Fans of general fiction will enjoy this read and the characters contained in each of the tales. The author had a clear vision for what he wanted this to be at its conclusion, and he did an excellent job of creating something that can be enjoyed by anyone.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Sol Tyler
4.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with mystery and suspense
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
Verified Purchase
Well, I must confess that what first caught my attention here was the book's cover. It was totally inviting as I did not know exactly what I would find inside its pages. 50 States is a debut collection of short and thought-provoking stories that occur in different states from the United States of America that would mesmerize any type of reader, for sure.
Each story is loaded with mystery and suspense and these themes get to be shown and transmitted by characters who resemble people out there, normal people and their rather mundane daily activities and actions. The storylines unfold smoothly and the read is easy to follow, though the main actions are never predictable. It is definitely one of the best books I have ever purchased!
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
John H. Manhold
5.0 out of 5 stars 5* with an additional eye to the future.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
Verified Purchase
50 STATES A collection of Short Stories, published by Copyright, Ink, and copyright and written by Richard R. Becker.
The author has set forth a series of fifty short stories, each taking place in a different state of the United States on a different date. Each is unique, many on the dark side and all of different length and level of ability to generate carrying a projected interest in advancing thoughts beyond the material presented.
Discussion: The author has provided a highly ‘thought producing’ series of independent stories They are well-written by a man who understands how to generate an interesting plot that a reader can ponder and dwell upon, and as such, are most thoroughly enjoyable for the many reasons short story readers follow their work. A number of the stories would make longer, complete stories most interesting as well and, according to statements by the author, are exactly the future he has in mind for many of these individual ‘samples’. Thus, it would appear to be well worthwhile for the interested reader to look for these proposed releases.
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report