Sting in the Tail |
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| Author:
| Kelly, J. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5197-0402-3 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.00 |
Book Description:
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In John Collins Kelly's debut short-story collection, we meet a vast range of characters from all walks of life. Some find themselves in desperate situations and struggle to survive. Others, confronted with the possibility of riches, must decide if they dare to proceed. Whatever they choose to do, the results are entertaining and always surprising.A retired SAS man turns his hand to a different type of killing. A homeless man's life is transformed, not once, but twice, by a found...
More DescriptionIn John Collins Kelly's debut short-story collection, we meet a vast range of characters from all walks of life. Some find themselves in desperate situations and struggle to survive. Others, confronted with the possibility of riches, must decide if they dare to proceed. Whatever they choose to do, the results are entertaining and always surprising.A retired SAS man turns his hand to a different type of killing. A homeless man's life is transformed, not once, but twice, by a found lottery ticket. An ancient medal provokes a power struggle between a trio of expats and the authorities. A man takes revenge on the abusive husband of his lover but with unforeseen tragic consequences.These and other closely-observed tales chronicle the cruelties of fate, but also the strength of the human spirit. Kelly shows us humanity at its best and worst, and life at its highest and lowest points. His stories are written with humour, insight and a sting in the tail.