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The Outlaw Contractions Kindle Edition

by Jonathan C. Gillespie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
On the streets the aliens are called Storks, and they can bring you a child that would have never lived otherwise. But accepting their gift is a crime, and when a suspected illegal birth is detected in the quiet town of Hotch, Wyoming, FBI Agent David Warren is dispatched to investigate. Cautious, well-prepared, and jaded, he thinks he's seen it all, working Reborn Affairs.

He's never seen this.

A Kindle-exclusive short story. Warning: Content that may upset some; consider yourself forewarned.
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    September 2, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NAGZLIC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heavy Caliber Publishing LLC (September 2, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 27 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Jonathan C. Gillespie

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Jonathan C. Gillespie has been writing genre fiction for over a decade. His stories have been published in a variety of outlets on three continents, including "The Drabblecast", "Spinetingler Magazine", and "Murky Depths", and have been nominated for a number of awards.

He particularly enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, and lives with them in Atlanta, GA.

Those interested in further information on his releases, upcoming events, and reviews of film and books should check out his official site at http://jonathancg.net.

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  • Brad Friedlander
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written with Unexpected Ending
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
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    This is a great short story. In spite of the short length, we have time to get to know the protagonist. The story is interesting with a great twist. It also makes you think about many well intentioned policies.
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  • Leanne Hoagland Smith
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short Story Yes, a Book No
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2014
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    This is a short story and not a book. It might actually have the capacity to get turned into a novel. Not in the quality of Heinlein or Asimov, yet still somewhat creative by its premise.
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  • Leila
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
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    I got this as a freebie today and enjoyed it immensely. Set in a future America where an alien species interferes with abortions by stealthy removing the unwanted children then implanting the fetuses into adoptive surrogates, an agent is sent to investigate such a suspected illegal birth and discovers something stunning. It's a thought provoking read which I recommend and enjoyed.
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  • J. Gunnar Grey
    5.0 out of 5 stars a good read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2014
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    An excellent and clever short story, and while the twist near the end might be predictable, it's totally satisfying. Beautifully done, Mr Gillespie.
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  • chbrown21
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this short story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015
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    This is a truly thought provoking story. While it is short it packs a real puch.
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  • Oregon Rain
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018
    This was a good short read. Totally different concept than anything else I have read. It tackles the abortion issue with a very unique solution.
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  • kutzkai
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2017
    It was ok, but I could not really get into it
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