PRINGLE PRAWN
by
Michael Scott Clifton
Contemporary Urban Fantasy / Fairies / Humor
Publisher: Book Liftoff
Date of Publication: September 19, 2023
Number of Pages: 310 pages
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Move over Tinker Bell. There’s a new fairy in town!
Ben’s luck is changing. He has his iconic VW bus, a hot, wealthy girlfriend, and he’s managed to buy an old fixer-upper in an upscale neighborhood—just the thing to convince his girlfriend’s influential father that he’s husband material. But his new home has a secret, and when Ben opens a mysterious grandfather clock, he finds himself dropped into a magical land. There he meets Pringle, a six-inch prawn with a supercharged attitude and a pouchful of fairy dust. She saves his life, and when Ben returns to his world, Pringle returns with him.
Pringle’s adjustment to the modern world is a hilarious series of incidents that completely disrupt Ben’s life. When Russian mobsters and a vengeful HOA president attempt to hijack Ben’s life, Pringle zooms to the rescue—a pinch here, a pinch there, nothing a little fairy dust can’t fix.
But it’s when Pringle begins to grow that things really get interesting, because as Pringle’s size increases, so do her feelings for Ben. Ultimately, Pringle must decide whether to return to her world—or follow her heart and stay with Ben.
Multi-award-winning author Michael Scott Clifton lives in Mount Pleasant, Texas with his wife, Melanie. An avid gardener, rapacious reader, and movie junkie, his books contain facets of all the genres he enjoys—action, adventure, magic, fantasy, and romance. His fantasy novels, The Janus Witch, and the Conquest of the Veil series, (The Open Portal, Escape from Wheel, A Witch’s Brew, and Cavern of the Veil Queen) all received 5-Stars from the prestigious Readers Favorite Book Reviews. The Open Portal has been honored with a Feathered Quill Book Finalist Award. In addition, his YA novel Edison Jones and The Anti-Grav Elevator received a Feathered Quill Book Award Bronze Medal. Two of his short stories have earned Gold Medals, with “Edges of Gray” winning the Texas Authors Contest, and “The End Game” winning the Northeast Texas Writer’s Organization Contest. Professional credits include published articles in the Texas Study of Secondary Education Magazine.
My Review:
Pringle Prawn can best be described as a humorous adult romp with some serious elements. To put it in a straightforward manner, Ben has girl trouble involving his girlfriend and a fairy who begins to become attached to him - while also dealing with his girlfriend being kidnapped. It's a combination fantasy and thriller story. It also has lots of humor as Pringle learns about our world after leaving her own.
At first, I had a hard time picturing Ben due to the rapid nature of the introductory chapters, but I did settle in and enjoyed the ride this book took me on. Believe me, it's a RIDE. There was so much I wasn't expecting, but I was laughing aloud and had a fun time with the story. Once the story gets rolling, it just won't stop. Don't let the cover deceive you. This is not a Peter Pan story or a typical fairy story. It's an urban fantasy for older readers - but hey, we like cute and pretty covers too!
Pringle is a hilarious character and I have a sweet tooth, so I definitely see how she could latch onto sugar as well as she did. I enjoyed the character arcs and story progression. This book is a riot that doesn't take itself too seriously even though it has serious beats within it. I give Pringle Prawn a Lone Star rating of ✯✯✯✯ stars. It won't be for everyone, but it will definitely tickle and thrill a lot of readers who give it a chance.
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Agree that this book was a wild ride, and it kept me laughing, too. Thanks for sharing your review!
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