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) 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 Lies Of Sleeping Dogs (Short Stories) 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] 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 (4) 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.
"A very moving and atmospheric story, showing how the horrors of war can haunt a soldier for the rest of his life. Graphic battleground scenes contrast with well-described suburban domesticity before merging in a devastating climax. Disturbing subject matter intelligently handled. Excellent read that stays in the memory. Ed." -- Ed Bruce, Essex, England.
"A powerful and memorable piece about War and it's devasting consequences, an excellent read from start to finish! This narrative vividly captures the horrors of the battlefield and the tragic consequences for one old soldier and society at large. The ending is a real shocker that leaves the reader with goose bumps!!! Great Job...Looking forward to reading more of your stories. " -- Monte, USA.
"Review: I really enjoyed 'Immaculata' but more for the polished writing style than the subject. This is much more my type of story (though I'm not into war) So for me this one was even better than the last. I am a care in the comunity nurse and deal with several geriatric clients. There is nothing more demeaning to an adult human being than having their bum washed by somebody else, or by being made to feel inadequate. You captured the frustration and anger that accompanies loss of dignity perfectly. I liked this man's prickles even if he was a cantankerous old git. Lovely ending. " -- Sooz, Dalton, England, Cumbria.
"David ... I found this to be a moving and illuminating piece. Robert, lost in his memories of horrendous experience, slips back and forth between the reality of the present, and the past reality of war with fluid effortlessness. My father, as many of our fathers, faced the tragic brutality of WW2, and when he relates a recalled horror to me, I can see in his gaze he is not only remembering, but reliving the event. The ending was unpredictable and thus very satisfying. I plan to read the rest of your offerings as time permits !!!" -- Judi, Tampa, FL, USA.
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