DESCRIPTION
History is the attempt that each generation makes to come to terms with its past. Personal history is no different, and no less painful. [4,992 words]
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
53-year-old former Belfast schoolteacher, satellite TV techie, Utopian dreamer, traveler, armchair anarchist, keen amateur diver, now working in the field of mental health. Living with partner and adopted 19-year-old daughter in London, UK. One published sci fi novel "SIRAT". Many short stories, different styles & subjects. [April 2012]
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (7) Collateral Damage (Short Stories) Some explosions keep on echoing. [4,127 words] [Horror] Ellen And Aubery (Short Stories) - [1,555 words] [Relationships] Favorious (Short Stories) In the late Middle Ages, an obscure village seems to have witnessed a miracle. The ageing monk Favorious must judge if it is genuine or not. The power-hungry clerics at the Vatican must judge both Fav... [4,769 words] [Science Fiction] Immaculata (Short Stories) Behold the handmaid of the Lord... [5,268 words] The Battlefield Philosopher (Short Stories) We all had that poster of Che Guevara on our walls. We all wanted to fight for the oppressed. One or two of us actually tried to turn the dream into reality. This story is for the people who are sorry... [3,702 words] The Go-Between (Short Stories) Everybody in the big city is looking for something. The trick is to find out what. [1,638 words] [Relationships] The Monkey-Trap (Short Stories) An ageing ex-Nazi receives a visit he has been waiting for since the end of the Second World War. [4,815 words]
READER'S REVIEWS (6) DISCLAIMER: STORYMANIA DOES NOT PROVIDE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWS. ALL REVIEWS ARE PROVIDED BY NON-ASSOCIATED VISITORS, REGARDLESS OF THE WAY THEY CALL THEMSELVES.
"Thanks for a most enjoyable read. This quite original tale is well written with well-drawn characters and believable settings. I never felt aware of the author at all. Powerful stuff. " -- Ed, Essex, UK.
"The ending is great. Some lines could be trimmed a bit, I think. Overall a good effort and a nice slice of life." -- Neptune.
"You sure write creepy stuff! Just read your Battlefield Philosopher. This was comedy by comparison. Great stuff though. Loved it. Good plot, good characters, well written." -- Stan C, Leeds, UK.
"LIKED THE TITLE BECAUSE OF THE SAYING(?)-LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE. SUCH A GOOD READ FOR ME! THE PACING,THE DESCRIPTION,THE SUSPENSE-ALL GREAT. THE IRONY OF THE FACT THAT THE SON WAS INDIGNANT ABOUT THE LIES HE HAD BEEN TOLD AND IN THE END HE CHOSE, FOR "GOOD" REASON,TO CONTINUE WITH HIS OWN VERSION OF THE LIES OF SLEEPING DOGS. IN THE HANDS OF A LESS ARTISTIC PERSON THIS STORY COULD HAVE BEEN THE ORDINARY TALE OF WOE ABOUT A FAMILY SECRET. YOUR TALENT GAVE THIS TELLING A DASH OF INTRIQUE AND MYSTERY. THANK YOU,I WANTED SOMETHING TO READ THAT WOULD CAPTURE MY COMPLETE ATTENTION. YOU DID IT!!!" -- shirley munford, lacrosse , usa, VA.
"I would just like to thank everybody who has reviewed this story so far. It's true that I do write "creepy stuff" Stan, and sometimes I worry about it, but I'm very pleased that so many people seem to like it. I really appreciate the encouragement. You all have great taste! David (author)." -- David Gardiner.
"This is a very readable piece. It is creative and cohesive. I look forward to reading more of this author's work." -- AJ Magy, Sfld, MI, US.
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