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Silently in the Night Kindle Edition

by Clayton Graham (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Expect the unexpected: Mystery, murder and mayhem – plus a moment of romance.

A plethora of enthralling plots that will suit fans of all ages and tastes, with stories varying from domestic not-quite-bliss, to an alternate Watership Down, a psychological thriller, a ghost story and a bit of ‘sci-fi not-so-funny after all’ to suit your every mood.

You can also sympathize with a doomed husband and connect with an altruistic robot. Explore an isolated Scottish isle and touch down on a far-flung asteroid.

From the light-hearted to the darkest depths of the human psyche. They’re all there in this smorgasbord of sixteen short stories to keep you guessing at every turn. From the author of Looking for Life, Milijun, Amidst Alien Stars, Alien Whispers: Conflict and Communion and Saving Paludis.

From the critics:
"I suspect, everyone who reads Silently in the Night will come away with one or more favorites. If you enjoy science fiction and mysteries that make your heart stand still when aliens, artificial intelligence, death, the unexplained or the unexpected interact with your reality; Silently in the Night should be top of your reading list."
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“This anthology of clever, twist-in-the-tale short stories by Clayton Graham, is worthy of the genre master Arthur C. Clarke’s Tales of the Unexpected.” Rosemary K.

““This collection reminds me of the stories collected in the old Twilight Zone Magazine that my mom used to subscribe to. Each tale is unique. You’ll find a bit of mystery, thriller, paranormal and sci-fi. Grab this book while you can and delve into the world that is Clayton Graham.” Helen V.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of short stories. A missing person case is not what it appears. A crashed astronaut changes the destiny of an entire planet. These were two of my favorites, but there is so much more. I especially like Graham's many different visions of the future. Several of the sci-fi stories could easily be expanded into novels. Read this, then grab yourself a copy of Milijun, a mind-bending sci-fi novel. Highly recommended!"
Patrick Dent

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Review Rating: 5 Stars
Without intending to disparage our contemporary writing world, I must observe that Silently in the Night by Clayton Graham harkens back well and fondly to the golden years of speculative short-story fiction collected from great masters like Asimov, Bradbury, and Clarke. In addition to clever and intriguing plots, never gratuitously complicated but always with a satisfying twist, these simple but startling tales unfold with zeal and concisely controlled acceleration. Or, to switch analogies, imbibing them is like popping juicy morsels on impulse rather than methodically pacing oneself at a sumptuous feast. Something to be consumed immediately upon the craving. Something to make one smile. And you will. You will also, at times, find yourself quite amazed.

One of the more amazing tales in Clayton Graham's short story collection of speculative gems, Silently in the Night, is the one titled Vanguard, about a drilling operator on the dark side of the Moon who finds what he's been seeking - a cavern big enough to economically house his mining colony's entire population - only to discover something quite extraordinary and dramatically life-changing hidden within its dark and glassy walls. Something once alive. Maybe still. And, most certainly, not human. Graham handles this immediately enticing and engaging plot with the same brisk pace as all his other stories, lending a subtle sense of urgency to whatever revelation ultimately awaits ... perhaps even this perfectly karmic ending. Populated by aliens and robots and plenty of frail humans, Silently in the Night exposes the relationships between them, and what it means to live and die. Morsels to enjoy.
Reviewed By Joel R. Dennstedt for Readers' Favorite


Review Rating: 5 Stars
Silently in the Night is a collection of sixteen different fiction tales in the speculative and thriller genres, and was penned by author Clayton Graham. Designed to intrigue, entertain, thrill and shock, these short and fascinating stories give bite-sized insight into the bizarre lives of other people. The titular tale is one of sudden and unexpected disappearance, whilst others explore such interesting concepts as the predestination of a time of death, being trapped on an alien planet, facing the threat of abduction and what the true meaning of isolation really is. In every tale, an atmospheric build-up leads to a short and sharp conclusion, making them ideal quick reads for work breaks or at home.

Author Clayton Graham has a talent for concept, and he delivers thought-provoking and entertaining tales throughout this concise collection of thrilling and mysterious ideas. Though the stories don't allow for much emotional investment in their characters, the settings and situations explode into reality with dynamic descriptions and clever introductions that allow readers to step right into a whole new way of thinking. I particularly liked the stories which started in our own contemporary setting and then took a twist, but those readers who enjoy speculative and extra-terrestrial work will find some rare treats and original ideas within these pages. Floating was a real favorite for me, as a horror fan, and overall Silently In The Night is sure to satisfy cross-genre fans who like the weird and wonderful elements of darker worlds yet to be discovered.
Reviewed By K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite


Review Rating: 5 Stars
Silently in the Night by Clayton Graham is a collection of 14 short stories and two book excerpts by the author. Many of the entries have a science fiction bend to them while others are rooted more in today's world. Every story has an element of the supernatural and most of them have a twist ending. Topics range from a missing spouse to the discovery of aliens on the moon. These are intelligent stories that make you think, much like the classic TV series, The Twilight Zone. Many of these stories would have been right at home on that show.

I had never heard of Clayton Graham before I read Silently in the Night, but now I know that he writes the kind of short stories and novels that I enjoy. Not only are his short stories intelligent, supernatural, and contain a surprise ending, but they also tell a complete story. Granted, they are simple stories, but complete none the less. I've read many short stories by other authors who seem content to stay in one moment in time, and I'm sure many readers enjoy that type of story. I, on the other hand, like it when an author takes his characters through a full set of actions while describing their character's transformation.

Mr. Graham has mastered that storytelling technique with the 14 short works presented here. There are also two excerpts from two of his novels in this collection. Both were very intriguing and enjoyable, even though they were obviously only a small part of the story. Both excerpts have plenty of entertainment value even in their partial form. At the same time, they both left me wanting to read more.
Reviewed By Scott Cahan for Readers' Favorite

About the Author

As a youngster growing up in the cobbled streets of Stockport, UK, Clayton Graham read a lot of Science Fiction. He loved the 'old school' masters such as HG Wells, Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov and John Wyndham. As he left those formative years behind, he penned short stories when he could find a rare quiet moment amidst life's usual distractions.

He settled in Victoria, Australia, in 1982. A retired aerospace engineer who worked in structural design and research, Clayton has always had an interest in Science Fiction and where it places humankind within a universe we are only just starting to understand.

Clayton loves animals, including well behaved pets, and all the natural world, and is a member of Australian Geographic.

Combining future science with the paranormal is his passion. Milijun, his first novel, was published in 2016. Second novel, Saving Paludis, was published early 2018. They are light years from each other, but share the future adventures of mankind in an expansive universe as a common theme.

In between the two novels Clayton has published 'Silently in the Night', a collection of short stories where, among many other adventures, you can sympathize with a doomed husband, connect with an altruistic robot, explore an isolated Scottish isle and touch down on a far-flung asteroid.

He hopes you can share the journeys.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078VL5VSH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self (January 6, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5713 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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As a youngster growing up in the cobbled streets of Stockport, UK, Clayton Graham read a lot of science fiction. He loved the ‘old-school’ masters such as HG Wells, Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov and John Wyndham. As he left those formative years behind, he penned short stories when he could find a rare quiet moment amidst life’s usual distractions.

He settled in Victoria, Australia, in 1982. A retired aerospace engineer who worked in structural design and research, Clayton has always had an interest in science fiction and where it places humankind within a universe we are only just starting to understand.

Clayton loves animals, including well behaved pets, and all the natural world, and is a member of Australian Geographic.

Combining future science with the paranormal is his passion. Milijun, his first novel, was published in 2016. Second novel, Saving Paludis, was published in 2018. They are light years from each other, but share the future adventures of mankind in an expansive universe as a common theme.

The sequel to Milijun, entitled Amidst Alien Stars was released on December 1 2019. The third in series Alien Whispers: Conflict and Communion was published in November 2022.

In between novels Clayton has published short story collections 'Silently in the Night' and 'Looking for Life' where, among many other adventures, you can sympathize with a doomed husband, connect with an altruistic robot, explore an isolated Scottish isle and touch down on a far-flung asteroid.

He hopes you can share the journeys.

His web page is: https://claytongraham.com.au/

You can also follow Clayton on Twitter @CGrahamSciFi

His Facebook author page is at: https://www.facebook.com/claytongrahamauthor/

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Sandy V
5.0 out of 5 stars Common response... What the???
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
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This collection of 16 unique short stories was a treasure to read. The author was able to capture various moments in time and transform them into fun-size bites of entertainment.

Each story left me dumbfounded and in a state of shock. The first story, Silently in the Night, was a complete mystery. The unexpected twist at the end set the tone for the entire book. The final story, Trapped, told of an explorer trapped on an alien planet. The story ended with a type of closure that encompassed the entire book. All the stories sandwiched in between ranged from inevitability to satire to revenge.

After this taste of Clayton Graham’s writing talent, I will be adding a few of his titles to my “to be read” list. Thanks for sharing your book with me!!
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Clabe
4.0 out of 5 stars A far-out entertaining blend of the unexpected...
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018
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lently in the Night, an anthology of sixteen short thrilling tales of unusual, extraterrestrial and conspiratorial stories, is the latest compilation of Graham Clayton, author of Milijun and the soon to come Saving Paludis. The characters in Silently in the Night are mostly ordinary people whose reactions to their fears and to unexpected events range from suicide to disbelief. The stories in this anthology are:

“Silently in the Night, England 1979” – What does a man do when his wife disappears unexpectedly?
“Watering Down” – An example of the principle of unintended consequences.
“The Sixty Minute Warning” – Does anyone know anyone’s time of death?
“Sacrifice” – Isolation…could it drive both humans and machines to madness?
“Excerpt from Milijun, The Novel” – Who really contains the alien presence and what does it want?
“Old Times Sake” – Could Wendy’s grandmother have steered her to Tom Reynolds’ shop?
“Numan Fred” – Beware of a numan scorned!”
“The Last More-Human” – Someone had to be first; Elya is the last.
“Vanguard” – Speculation of alien presence on the dark side of the moon takes a bizarre twist.
“It’s only Me” – Fear of alien abduction? Is it really just a fear?
“Except from Saving Paludis, the novel – Braving lizards and isolation in the remote regions of Paludis to consult the Seer.
“The Generation Gap” – Yeah…what we have here is a failure to communicate!
“Floating” – Dead…but not too dead for revenge.
“Daniel’s Revolution” – Trapped on an alien world controlled by tyrants…caught in a revolution…evolving into alien ways.
“Trapped” – There two sides to every story; one imprisoned by age and circumstances, the other longing to fly free.

The stories in Silently in the Night are relatively short and the book is a quick and entertaining read that should appeal to sci-fi, thriller and mystery fans. Clabe
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Antigone Walsh
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Collection
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021
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This is a nice selection of short stories. A little heavy on the science fiction for my tastes but well written and enjoyable.
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Helen V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro to Clayton Graham
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018
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Great collection of short stories that will quickly get you hooked on Clayton Graham. I follow him on Facebook and receive his newsletter, the latter of which usually includes a short story, too. This collection reminds me of the stories collected in the old Twilight Zone Magazine that my mom used to subscribe to. Each tale is unique. You'll find a bit of mystery, thriller, paranormal and sci-fi. Grab this book while you can and delve into the world that is Clayton Graham.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018
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Interesting stories, and the author has a good, strong style of writing.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys short stories. It's a pleasant way to spend an evening.
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Luv2read
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2019
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A compilation of short stories, which I enjoyed. From mystery to Sci Fri, there’s something for everyone. A great little book to read on coffee and lunch breaks. Enjoyable.
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Nashvillesmart
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and somewhat strange stories
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
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Short stories are awesome. You don’t have to dedicate a long time to each story, but get the reward of a quick ending. Some of these stories end with a shock, some with sadness, but all make you stop and think.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't connect
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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The short story anthology was fine, but not something that I really loved. It had good writing, but the characters didn't really connect to me much so I found myself a little frustrated with the overall work.
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Tanyawriter
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2018
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great set of stories which will take you on a journey to many different places with many different people. you will find something for everyone in this delightful set of read
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Lynne
4.0 out of 5 stars A diverse and interesting collection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2018
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Silently in the Night is an anthology of 14 short stories, plus 2 excerpts from the author's books Milijun and soon-to-be-published Saving Plaudis. The stories are a quick and easy read with themes ranging from a suicidal robot to the very last human in the universe. There's something for everyone; some are better than others but overall it's a good, diverse collection.

I'm not a huge short story fan; I like full-length books with depth and character development but I found Silently in the Night to be a great 'filler' between the author's excellent sci-fi novel Milijun and his forthcoming Saving Plaudis. The writing was first-rate (I've read some shockingly awful self-published books with virtually no editing or proofreading!) and I can only marvel at the wonderful imagination needed to bring these stories to fruition. A fine addition to the author's portfolio.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great read across many genres.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2018
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Although I'm not generally a reader of short story collections, this interesting and diverse assortment of genres kept me turning the pages and many of the stories left me wondering what would become of the characters once the reader had left them. The stories lead the reader through many surprising twists and turns and often lean towards the darker side of life. A great taster of this talented author's work.
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bfw
4.0 out of 5 stars Good to dip in and out between other reads
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2018
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I enjoyed the author's style in this mixture of short stories. I found the ending to a couple to the tales a little predictable, and when I got into the writer's pattern, I had a feel for where each story was going, but that did not make it less enjoyable. The subject matter of each tale was quite different from the next and I would recommend you dip in and out of this book, rather than try to read it in one go (which is what I did) for fuller enjoyment!
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