Kindle Short Stories

Render Unto Caesar - Award Winning Short Story

A poignant observation of all those involved in carrying out the ultimate penalty.

               
A short story 1500 words, 2nd Prize Winner in the Writers Village Award 2011.

Gerry a journalist sent on assignment to the deep south is world weary, he's seen it all before but is forced to question his own beliefs and values.

Pastor Josef Hoff puts on his tie, the same tie he has worn on fifty six other occasions.

Twenty to thirty five seconds to strap a man down, they'd got it down to a fine art.

http://www.amazon.com/Render-Unto-Caesar-ebook/dp/B006TZ0H30

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The Bodhisattva of Carraigmore - Modernising the Myth

Three people are converging on the rural Irish village of Carraigmore, an ancient village steeped in the traditions of Celtic folklore and mysticism.

Eddie Doyle has reached that time of life, going nowhere in his job, mounting debts an indolent wife and for Eddie time is running out.

Henry J. O' Farrell a successful but ruthless American businessman is coming to Carraigmore to finally settle a long standing family injustice.

And then there is Tara.

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Nocturne Number Eight Opus, Twenty Seven - A Haunting, Psychological Tale

Captain James Fletcher is gradually re-building his shattered life.

The trauma of his experience on the Western Front is still very raw and his mental afflictions far worse than any physical injuries.

He meets the enigmatic Celia Hammond under tragic circumstances, and begins to think that life might take on some form of normality.

But how did Celia's brother die? What really happened the night he first heard the strains of Chopin, Nocturne Number Eight, Opus Twenty Seven?

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Back from the Western Front James is slowly trying to re-build his shattered life.

The trauma of his experience is still very raw and his mental afflictions far worse than any physical injuries.

He meets Celia Hammond under tragic circumstances, and begins to think that life might take on some form of normality.

But how did Celia's brother die? What really happened the night he first heard the strains of Chopin, Nocturne Number Eight, Opus Twenty Seven?

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bodhisattva-of-Carraigmore-ebook/dp/B007KB0CAA http://www.amazon.com/The-Bodhisattva-of-Carraigmore-ebook/dp/B007KB0CAA 4.0 out of 5 stars A nice lunchtime read, I liked it., 30 Mar 2012 This review is from: The Bodhisattva of Carraigmore (Kindle Edition) POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT I have to be completely honest and admit I do not usually read a lot of short stories. So it is worth remembering when reading this review that I do not have a lot to compare to this story. What I can say is I enjoyed this story. This book was a lovely read. I read it from start to finish in one go because it piqued my interest. The story was easy going and fun in parts. I liked the fact that even though it was such a short story there was room for three different characters, you learned about their backgrounds and they all came together at the end of the book. The reason I think I liked it so much was because it made me think afterwards about how one person had so much responsibility and one foolish mistake could have ruined an entire community. I liked the characters and would like to learn more about their future so hopefully this book is just an introduction the lovely village of Carraigmore and the author will write a book where we learn about the future of the village and the characters. I am particularly interested in finding out what happens in Eddie's future. I also liked Peggy O'Connor and would like to hear more about her as she added humour to the book and she was a character everyone would have met someone like her in their lifetime. I enjoyed the stories that went back to the Grandfathers of the men and how they linked in to the present day story. There was a nice twist at the end. A short story with lots packed in to it. I would recommend this book if you would like a nice light read. I have been pondering whether to rate this 3 or 4 stars, I decided to go with 4 stars because it is a good read not just an ok read. So 4 stars from me and I hope I get the meet the people of Carraigmore again soon. Becky Sherriff (The Kindle Book Review) Other Amazon Reviews Set in Ireland, an American seeks revenge for a perceived injustice to an ancestor who left the village under a cloud. Well written with a magical twist. I loved this short story and would like to read more about the people of Carraigmore. Genren. I do not usually read short stories but the cover and title caught my attention. Glad I did download this as a freebie, I really enjoyed it. For me, it is a reminder and illustration of how our actions can effect others. In this story, Eddie's need of security for a loan could have changed the lives of a whole community on the other side of the world. Henry's long held grudge could have had the same effect. Tara's involvement - decide for yourself. Bluejay44.

Nocturne Number Eight, Opus Twenty Seven.

After returning from the Western Front James is slowly trying to re-build his shattered life.

The trauma of his experience is still very raw and his mental afflictions far worse than any physical injuries.

He meets Celia Hammond under tragic circumstances, and begins to think that life might take on some form of normality.

But how did Celia's brother die? What really happened the night he first heard the strains of Chopin, Nocturne Number Eight, Opus Twenty Seven?

http://www.amazon.com/Nocturne-Number-Eight-Twenty-ebook/dp/B006TZ69MS

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nocturne-Number-Eight-Twenty-ebook/dp/B006TZ69MS

Render Unto Caesar

2nd Prize Winner in the Writers Village Award 2011

A short story 1500 words, a poignant observation of all those involved in carrying out the ultimate penalty.

Gerry a journalist sent on assignment to the deep south is world weary he's seen it all before but is forced to question his own beliefs and values.

Pastor Josef Hoff puts on his tie,the same tie he has worn on fifty six other occasions.

Twenty to thirty five seconds to strap a man down,they'd got it down to a fine art.

http://www.amazon.com/Render-Unto-Caesar-ebook/dp/B006TZ0H30

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Render-Unto-Caesar-ebook/dp/B006TZ0H30

Amazon Review

A remarkable story, well worth reading, both powerful and poignant. It is cleverly patterned with some very deft craft work and a surprise denouement. Barron can write!

From the Author

Books and films about death row are usually centred around the character who faces execution. I wanted to look at the peripheral characters, the chaplain, the people who physically carry out the task and the people that report it.

On another level I wanted to reflect society's polarised opinion, to illustrate the grotesque carnival atmosphere somewhat akin to the public executions of the middle ages and contrast this with the beliefs of those opposed to capital punishment.

And finally the character who faces the ultimate punishment, I wanted to juxtapose his mortality with the indifference and banality of society, the culture of bubblegum pop.

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The Bodhisattva of Carraigmore

Three people are converging on the rural Irish village of Carraigmore, an ancient village steeped in the traditions of Celtic folklore and mysticism.

Eddie Doyle has reached that time of life, going nowhere in his job, mounting debts an indolent wife and for him time is running out.

Henry J. O’ Farrell a successful but ruthless American businessman is coming to Carraigmore to finally settle a long standing family injustice.

And then there is Tara.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Bodhisattva-of-Carraigmore-ebook/dp/B007KB0CAA

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bodhisattva-of-Carraigmore-ebook/dp/B007KB0CAA

Amazon Reviews

Set in Ireland, an American seeks revenge for a perceived injustice to an ancestor who left the village under a cloud.

Well written with a magical twist. I loved this short story and would like to read more about the people of Carraigmore.

I do not usually read short stories but the cover and title caught my attention. Glad I did download this as a freebie, I really enjoyed it.

For me, it is a reminder and illustration of how our actions can effect others. In this story, Eddie's need of security for a loan could have changed the lives of a whole community on the other side of the world.

Henry's long held grudge could have had the same effect.

Tara's involvement - decide for yourself.