Where There's Smoke: A Short Story
By Jodi Picoult
- Release Date: 2014-05-19
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who “writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships” (The Boston Globe). Now, in this original short story, available exclusively as an eBook, Picoult introduces Serenity Jones, one of the fascinating characters from her eagerly awaited new novel, Leaving Time.
Even as a child, Serenity Jones knew she possessed unusual psychic gifts. Now, decades later, she’s an acclaimed medium and host of her own widely viewed TV show, where she delivers messages to the living from loved ones who have passed. Lately, though, her efforts to boost ratings and garner fame have compromised her clairvoyant instincts. When Serenity books a young war widow to appear as a guest, the episode quickly unravels, stirring up a troubling controversy. And as she tries to undo the damage—to both her reputation and her show—Serenity finds that pride comes at a high price.
Praise for Jodi Picoult
“Picoult is a rare writer who delivers, book after book, a winning combination of the literary and the commercial.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Picoult is a solid, lively storyteller.”—The New York Times
“If Picoult were a general, she would be Patton; if a sports franchise, the New York Yankees; if a natural phenomenon, the sunrise.”—Tampa Tribune
Reviews
Great
5By ct cut t F f if vgfhggThis is a great book and I like how the author put so much thought into the book this book is amazing. I know that if you read this book you will love it. This book does have a few cuss words so if you don’t want your children to read cuss words don’t let them read this book. But in all this book is the best book I have ever read.Interesting Read
4By PlainOleCiCiTakes a little to get into but once it gets interesting, the suspense makes the pages fly by. Great job. Jodi never disappoints.Pretty Good!
5By Sophia R. S.This was better than the other books I read so good job!:)Good short story
4By Lotsoffun101Very good shirt story that you won’t want to put down.Where There's Smoke There's Fire
2By Debrita53It seemed like a good story but ended so abruptly with a few words I couldn't understand.It's just a teaser for the full novel Leaving Time
1By ItugalI like Jodi Picoult and have several of her books. I acquired Where there's Smoke thinking that it was a collection of short stories. But it turned out to be a teaser for her full novel Leaving Time, which I own and have read.Where There's Smoke: A Short Story
5By Forbidden is an amazing book!It is a wonderful book. Some parts are sad or cofusing but it is a very good book!Chills...
4By Mary DanielleThe story goes like a roller coaster ride which only goes up until you reach the end which is the downward part of the ride. The events are thrilling and gave me chills especially when you're reading it at 2 AM.I want more!
4By Its_TaiI was getting hooked and then it just ended. Why? Why?!Immature
2By Long legionSome of her writing seems to me to be aimed at readers with a tenth grade education I like most of her plots but a lot of her stuff strikes me as "young reader"Read this then read "Leaving Time"
5By Girls are life likeSeriously two very good books. I'm so happy I was able to stumble across them!Where there’s smoke
5By CoastalgalinCAExcellent! 5 Stars - Each short story left me disapppointed when it ended - hope there is more to come!So good.........abrupt ending :(
4By LesliMortellaroI have been addicted to Jodi Picoult forever! I expect amazing stories from her and this was a good fast read that I was hoping was going to give a little more of the ending. I understand it's a "short" story but her usual layout of a story is more in depth. You don't really get a feel for the characters. Kinda disappointed that you never find out if it's the same man.Too short
5By emg_1985It was getting so good until the very end leaves you hanging!Where There's Smoke: A Short Story
5By VikkiO578I didn't want it to stop. I'm looking forward to the new Jodi Piccoult book coming out in October.Quick & Entertaining
4By MsGómezReminded me of Wendy Williams & Long Island Medium, both are entertaining, so was this shirt story.In love
5By Monica Perez4This short story was amazing. I was hooked from the first page. I'm literally praying that she rights a sequel or a book based on this short story. It's so good I want to read it all over again.Great...but needs work
4By LightiyuppThere is a difference between short story and unfinished story 😥Enthralling!
5By mbgrig1Only wish it was longer! :)
