Mark’s latest effort is a fine collection of short fictional stories set in Minnesota and around the world. The centerpiece of the collection is a terrific novella (“little novel”) entitled “The Angle” a story of love, tragedy, and resilience set in Minnesota’s northwest angle. A powerful tale, one Mark considers to be some of his best writing.
Endorsements/Reviews:
“Amazing that ‘The Angle’ is a true story … It blew me away. (A)s a reader, I always long to get deep and well into a story and see it resolve at the very end and leave me feeling hopeful … ‘(T)he Angle’ did that for me even in its fairly short (novella) format … Wonderful to read you again.” Irina Björklund, Jussi Award winning actress and musician.
“Kulkuri (Vagabond) and Other Short Stories, is Munger’s second collection of short fiction. Published in 2020 by Cloquet River Press, I found his book at the Duluth Public Library on a shelf featuring local authors. It wasn’t long before I drew two early conclusions. Mark Munger is a serious writer. He’s also an impressive wordsmith.
Though he has been primarily a novelist, he is likewise adept at short-form fiction. Someone once described the. novel as a short story in baggy clothes. I liked that. The best short stories are tight, compact and pack a punch. Munger has clearly honed his craft and has good instincts as regards pacing.
He is also not afraid to takes chances and try new things. There’s no formula in his storycrafting. The singular thread in this stories is a sense of place, Northern Minnesota, with its geography, history and people.” Ed Newman.
$15.00 US
