Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Science Fiction / Collections & Anthologies
  • Language:English
  • Pages:220
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317832759

Shadow Of The Raven

Ten Tantalizing Tales To Stir The Mind And Spirit

By E. Rick Bodamer

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Overview


In the shadow of the Raven, anything can happen. So it is with the ten short stories in this book. Not sci-fi or horror. Not fantasy. Nor mystery or romance. A pinch. A dash. An essence of each. They are an eclectic menagerie designed to stir beguiling thoughts and feelings within you. Step into the shadow and out of your comfort zone. A starship captain travels to the far reaches of the universe for love. An old man battles a home invasion with every fiber of his being. A hermit finds an unexpected gift on his doorstep that alters his life forever. A man discovers his robot companion is much more human that he ever imagined. A young Sioux half-breed changes everything to save the boy she loves. A horrific serial killer receives a sentence much worse than death. These are some of the telltale tales you'll find in this unconventional collection. Maybe you'll see yourself or someone you know. Maybe your heart will be lifted or your mind haunted. But one thing is certain…the shadow of the Raven is long, dark, and can be totally consuming.
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Description


In the shadow of the Raven, anything can happen. So it is with the ten short stories in this book. Not sci-fi or horror. Not fantasy. Nor mystery or romance. A pinch. A dash. An essence of each. They are an eclectic menagerie designed to stir beguiling thoughts and feelings within you. Step into the shadow and out of your comfort zone. A starship captain travels to the far reaches of the universe for love. An old man battles a home invasion with every fiber of his being. A hermit finds an unexpected gift on his doorstep that alters his life forever. A man discovers his robot companion is much more human that he ever imagined. A young Sioux half-breed changes everything to save the boy she loves. A horrific serial killer receives a sentence much worse than death. These are some of the telltale tales you'll find in this unconventional collection. Maybe you'll see yourself or someone you know. Maybe your heart will be lifted or your mind haunted. But one thing is certain…the shadow of the Raven is long, dark, and can be totally consuming.
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About The Author


E. Rick Bodamer was a newspaper reporter, editor and essayist in a previous life. For the majority of his career, he wrote advertising copy for assorted agencies, including his own. Currently retired, he lives with his wife Carol in Texas and still loves to write in his cozy loft surrounded by framed insects and his grandchildren's zany artwork. This is his second book. The first is titled "Where The Blue Moon Sets".
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