Core Truths
by Lisa FoxPublish: Apr 15, 2023Literary Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy HorrorBook Overview
A collection of 18 speculative short stories…• A father and his young son face a choice—risk their lives by extending kindness to a person who is not permitted to exist or risk their souls by walking on.
• In a dark and starless world where magical creatures are hunted and destroyed, a captive girl’s courage sets in motion a wish that will change the skyscape forever.
• A microbiologist sees things that others do not. But isn’t that the nature of science?
• An ancient being questions the validity of doctrine.
• A scientist from a dying planet weighs the value of one individual life against the lives of many.
• A clone questions what it means to be human.
CORE TRUTHS: Speculative literary fiction that gleans its energy from the fantastical, making us think about who we are as people, about those Core Truths that govern the lives we choose to live.
“Despite their brevity, these short stories are complex and thought provoking. The author’s poetic touch draws empathy and connection between the reader and the characters. Every detail sings, and every story feels whole.” –Beth C. Greenberg, Author of The Cupid’s Fall series
“The writing was engaging, and I was really unable to put this book down.” –Country Mamas with Kids, Book blogger
“This thoroughly gripping set of stories move[s] you, as all good fiction should.” –Lin Morris, Author of Spot the Not
“Core Truths is a brilliant read, for lovers of sci-fi and human stories. It presents some truly dazzling futuristic concepts from the author's rich imagination, but never leaves you cold with sci-fi speak; rather Lisa Fox uses these other-worldly concepts to explore what it means to be human.” –Paulene Turner, Author of Secrets of the Nile
“A gripping and thrilling read.” –Tea Leaves and Book Leaves, Book blogger
“Simply breathtaking.” – Riley Cross, Author of Disconnected
“Full of wonder and heart.” –Myna Chang, Author of The Potential of Radio and Rain
