
Whirlpool
And other Short Stories
John Durham(Author)
The Choir Press
Published on 14. October 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-78963-075-6 (ISBN)
Description
These short stories are sure to set minds whirring and hearts thumping.
Environmental anxieties rear their heads as monsters impinge on the delicate ecosystem of Britain, and unusual events suggest there's much more to our world than we thought.
Peep into the human soul when a young grieving Native American man goes on a pilgrimage. Bear witness to an old lady's memories in a park that isn't quite what it seems. And who knew a game of cricket and a cucumber sandwich could be so sinister?
Marvel at the mystery of what lies beneath: the garden of a sleepy cottage where a spectacular discovery is waiting; the find that could revive a teenager's beloved family and country; the strange object inherited from a hermit uncle.
Shudder at the supernatural, such as when a dark secret behind a young boy's imaginary friend is revealed, or when a trip to the beach as an eerie twist in the tale - or when a mirror becomes the window into a house's murderous memories.
And the faint-hearted will want to stop before the final tale of a nightmarish invasion. Don't say you weren't warned.
Environmental anxieties rear their heads as monsters impinge on the delicate ecosystem of Britain, and unusual events suggest there's much more to our world than we thought.
Peep into the human soul when a young grieving Native American man goes on a pilgrimage. Bear witness to an old lady's memories in a park that isn't quite what it seems. And who knew a game of cricket and a cucumber sandwich could be so sinister?
Marvel at the mystery of what lies beneath: the garden of a sleepy cottage where a spectacular discovery is waiting; the find that could revive a teenager's beloved family and country; the strange object inherited from a hermit uncle.
Shudder at the supernatural, such as when a dark secret behind a young boy's imaginary friend is revealed, or when a trip to the beach as an eerie twist in the tale - or when a mirror becomes the window into a house's murderous memories.
And the faint-hearted will want to stop before the final tale of a nightmarish invasion. Don't say you weren't warned.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
145 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78963-075-6 (9781789630756)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John Durham was born in 1950 and grew up on a farm in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. After retiring from a long career in architecture he moved to Shropshire to help with some of his grandchildren. They have given him the inspiration to write, and the stories keep coming.
Content
Whirlpool, Deadwood, Gravitness, Buried Treasure, Mirror Mirror, Beekeeper, Tepee, Shell Cottage, The Swing, Wicket Cottage, Sword Cottage, Wall Cottage, Melissa Invasion.