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A young man becomes caught up in a cosmic battle of good and evil after a series of bad luck leads him to meet two powerful forces in author Chris Stevenson’s “Luck Be A Lady”.
The Synopsis
Mason Hart has just lost his job, fiancé, and car in less than 48-hours. A short time later he accosts a cop and ends up in jail. He finally lands in a hospital as the result of a jailhouse brawl. He’s helpless to quell this downhill slide into calamity. Since he believes all is lost at this point, suicide seems the only alternative left…
Until the figure of Felicity Fortune, the Roman Goddess of Luck, interrupts Mason’s suicidal plans in the nick of time. It seems Felicity Fortune was hampered by the bird flu and few other appointments, so she must apologize for her tardy appearance. She tells Mason that he’s ripe for a cosmic alignment, and that his 15-minutes of fame and wealth are finally at hand. He is allotted six chances via the roll of the golden dice for his deserved share of the “Great Cornucopia.”
Beshaba, the Maid of Misfortune, has ear-marked Mason at the exact same time, to heap upon him the bad luck part of the equation. She is the evil incarnate daughter of Felicity, and now covets Mason for her own devious alignment. Everything that Beshaba represents is in stark contrast to her mother. It is a deliberate ploy to spite the good works of her mother, thus laying down a challenge of cosmic power.
Their simultaneous claim to Mason forces the two Goddesses into a mythological cat fight in hell. When this push and shove reaches a fevered pitch, even the destiny of mankind in called into question. Mason must find the solution and tear away the veil of darkness that could upset the divine balance between good and evil. What he doesn’t know is that the final key to the solution is himself.
The Review
Another hit from author Chris Stevenson. The author takes a deep dive into fantasy and mythology, exploring the concept of luck and fate and destiny all at once as the narrative focuses on a man who becomes the focal point of a battle between a mother and her daughter, good and evil, and the fate of the cosmos as a whole.
The author did a fantastic job of capturing the essence and tone of films such as Bedazzled and Weird Science, infusing humor and wit into the overarching fantasy narrative that captures the reader’s attention immediately. The relationships the protagonist builds with Felicity, the goddess who chooses him to be a part of this grand adventure, and even sub-characters like Augustus who arrived suddenly onto the scene in a very interesting way, helped make this story feel grounded in a very fantastic world the author created.
Mason and Felicity are a pairing that readers love to see grow and develop over the course of the narrative, and the twists and turns their relationship takes will keep readers hooked. Their bond and the battles they face against Felicity’s daughter become the heart of this tale, and combined with the action and mythology of the story makes this a must-read novel.
The Verdict
A brilliant, engaging, and entertaining read, author Chris Stevenson’s “Luck Be A Lady” is a magnificent fantasy read for 2021. A great start to the year for fans of the genre, the author’s unique take on the mythology of ancient gods, destiny, and love are inviting and enthralling all at once, and make for a wonderful read. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
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About me
Gender Male
Industry Science
Occupation Novelist and Science Writer
Location Sylvania, Alabama, United States
Introduction Been writing for 32 years, publishing novels, non-fiction books, radio horror plays, short stories, reviews, interviews, poetry and thousands of non-fiction automotive articles. I’m on my third agent, and have had 10 books and twenty-two short stories published, beginning in 1988. Writing Credits and History
BOOK CREDITS: Auto Repair Shams and Scams (Forward–Ralph Nader), 1990, Price Stern & Sloan, Los Angeles–226 pages, non-fiction, consumer warning book. Garage Sale Mania, 1988, Betterway Publications, Crozet, Virginia–190 pages, non-fiction book—1988. Word Wars, a SF novel, to Rain Publishing, Canada—May, 2007. Once Upon a Goddess, a Fantasy novel, to Rain Publishing, Canada—January, 2008 Planet Janitor—Custodian of the Stars, a SF novel sold to Engage Books, May 2009 Gate Walker, a Paranormal Fantasy, sold Lyrical Press—January, 2009. The Wolfen Strain, a fantasy thriller sold to LBF Books, February 2009
The Girll They Sold to the Moon, Intrigue Books
Blackmailed Bride to Melange Satin Romance. Screamcatcher: Web World by Melange Books.
Interests Hiking, paleontology, Ufos, cryptozoology, bigfoot, astronomy, lake monsters, ancient Egypt, archeology, geology
Favorite Movies Blade Runner, Time Cop, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Logun’s Run, Transformers, The Time Machine, Kickass
Favorite Music REM, Abbaa, When in Rome, Steve Miller Band, SF and fantasy soundtracks.
Favorite Books Icerigger, Virgin Planet, Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Lord of the Flies, Black Marble, Close Encounters, The Island, Black Marble, Dune, Riverworld, The Mote In God’s eye
How many books have I published? 10 to date, with three out on agent subs, and five more in the wings ready to go.
