Wendell Mayo Books

Wendell Mayo's work delves into the raw and often unconventional aspects of the human experience. His stories explore the boundaries of reality and imagination, where ordinary events intertwine with elements of the uncanny and unsettling. Mayo masterfully employs his prose to craft an atmosphere of tension and reflection, drawing readers into the depths of the human psyche. His narratives offer a bold and original perspective on the contemporary world.

Survival House
130 pages
5 hours of reading
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Set against the backdrop of 1960s communism, this humorous collection of short stories features ordinary scenes depicted in an extraordinary manner. Wendell Mayo employs refreshingly realistic dialogue to bring the characters and their experiences to life. The collection culminates in "The World is Ending Yesterday," where an American explores a Soviet Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile site in the aftermath of the Cold War, blending humor with poignant historical reflection.
In Lithuanian Wood
224 pages
8 hours of reading
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A riveting novel reflecting current times in Eastern Europe--a time of opening up and of storytelling so vital to understanding cultural differences.
Centaur of the North
140 pages
5 hours of reading
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Exploring the complexities of family dynamics, this collection features characters seeking to uncover the mysteries surrounding their elusive mothers and the destinies shaped by family legends. Through nine evocative stories, Wendell Mayo highlights the significance of storytelling—both factual and fantastical—demonstrating how these narratives shape identities and reveal deeper truths about familial bonds.

Survival House

In Lithuanian Wood

Centaur of the North