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Proctor is a youth with ambitions beyond his station. Quick witted and with an uncanny knack for mimicry, he can impersonate anyone. Spotting an opportunity for financial gain, and an improvement in his social standing, he accepts the position as an understudy to a puritan minister. But, living in the home of his benefactor, he meets and falls in love with a girl he shouldn't. That's where matters take a turn. After a duel with the girl's uncle, he moves away from London, and then on to the American colonies, where he founds the township of Salvation. But boredom ensues, and Proctor embarks...

Liam Dunne, while on an evening walk, stumbles across something he shouldn't have. This sets into motion a train of events that leaves him with missing time, memory loss and incessant nightmares. In Washington D.C., Lester Stevens, who accepted a position with a secret department inside the Pentagon, surfaces after a month telling his old boss he has no memory of where he was or what he was doing. The same as with Liam Dunne in Ireland, he begins to suffer from bad dreams, and finds himself drinking more than is good for him. Soon, the worlds of Dunne and Stevens collide. Both undergo ...

Lemuel Plant is a hard-up private investigator working out of a shabby downtown office. He's ready to quit, and is determined that his next case will be his last. Plant is visited by the beautiful Florence Joiner, who wants to collect evidence against her husband, who she alleges is having an affair with his secretary. On the job, Plant follows Harold Joiner, the managing partner of a successful firm. But he also follows his client, which leads him to the affluent suburb of Donnybrook and its country club. There, Plant discovers there's more to the story than what she disclosed Intrigue, a ...

Trevor Mitchell is the billionaire founder of an internet retailing giant. After deciding he doesn't care for the current President; with maneuvers Machiavelli would be proud of, he plots and schemes his way to the White House. Confident, manipulative, charming and without conscience, Mitchell will use anyone to achieve what he's after. And if a friend or acquaintance needs persuading, blackmail and dirty tricks are not above him. Intrigue, ruthlessness and murder are the hallmarks of a rich man's desire to become a modern day Caesar. With Freedom is For the Few, Robert E. Kearns has penned...

In 1800s Texas, in the town of Clover, Darlene Nightingale inherits the combined titles of sheriff and judge. Darlene, quick with a revolver and Texas tough, is respected by the citizenry for her no nonsense methods. And while sitting on the bench to pronounce sentences of death, Darlene dons a black cap she fashioned herself. But things go wrong for Darlene Nightingale when some consider she's grown too big for her boots. This tale of the old west is another unforgettable story from Robert E. Kearns. Now with a Five Star Editorial Review from Readers' Favorite

Fergal Kane arrives in the seminary of Cloisters to begin his studies for the priesthood. There he learns of a sordid past which attracts him to a seldom used quarter of the ancient building. Obsession, Guilt and Deadly Consequences arise for the young man at the heart of this story. With Five Stars from Readers' Favorite, A Ghost for The Holy is another marvelous and haunting tale from award-winning author Robert E. Kearns. Now with a Five Star Editorial Review from Readers' Favorite

Edward McEvoy hails from Waterford. He has an aptitude for sports and is ambitious to succeed. In the 1950s, after completing an apprenticeship in carpentry, Edward emigrates to England. There, he integrates, taking up cricket and golf. Years later, Allister, while out walking with his dog, comes across a discarded trophy. Unable to fathom how anyone could dispose of such an heirloom, he takes it home, cleans it, and then visualizes the story behind it. A story of one man's life and how decisions made in his youth defined him forever, A Trophy Life concludes with an astonishing and ...

In ancient Judea, to the objections of an overbearing parent, a young couple fall in love. When Maria becomes pregnant, they must elope. However, the girl's father wants his revenge and hatches a plot to return them to their home town. In this epic novel, the author takes us on a sweeping journey of love, tragedy and the human condition. Ossuary by Robert E. Kearns is a superlative re-imagining of the greatest story ever told.

With his parents and sister, Lizzy, whom he adores, Robbie Larkin grows up in a working-class Waterford home. Then he breaks the news that for a better life he's emigrating to America. By letter, he stays in touch, regaling everyone with his adventures in New York and then Detroit. But then the second world war breaks out, and Robbie enlists in the navy. After basic training, he's assigned to the U.S.S. Tenacity, a brand-new vessel built in the shipyards of the eastern seaboard. Straight away, like the men who built her, Robbie senses that something is not right the with the Tenacity. With ...

Middle Third is a distinctive enclave in the suburbs of Dublin. It has mystical properties, including a pleasant climate that lasts all year. It is into Middle Third that Concepta Arkin is born. She has a special affinity with the place, and from her earliest moments recognizes its unique attributes. Then, at the age of four, Concepta must leave Middle Third for her first day of school. She waves goodbye to the stately pine tree which appears to stand guard ever her home, and which she is especially fond of. Will she ever see it again? Penned by Robert E. Kearns, Middle Third is a harrowing...

Orla lives a carefree and contented existence. She enjoys visiting the library and taking strolls around town. She talks to herself and laughs aloud at whatever she finds humorous. As well, she likes to write; her stories a mashup of song lyrics and film plots the narrator finds most entertaining. Sometimes, Orla comes up with the idea for a play, and these, she takes to theatres all over Dublin. The staff in every establishment have gotten to know her, and have learned how to deal with her, then send her on her way. But one day, she encounters a manager who is new in the job. He invites ...

Peadar is born into a struggling Waterford family, where they keep an outdoor toilet and wash in a galvanised tub beside the fire. Because of this, Peadar develops an obsession with the privacy afforded by a personal bathroom. Then, when the family moves up in the world and gains an upgraded home, he tries to commandeer the indoor facilities for himself. And, when he becomes a homeowner, marries and has children, he adds on a space of his own. There, in the peace and quiet, he can read, draw and bathe, free of regular family disturbances. Crystal Clear is a lighthearted story from Robert E....

A humorous sketch from Robert E. Kearns (author of A Donnybrook Affair, Crabb, Hy Brasil, Freedom is For the Few, Carnivore, Ossuary and Embers) which explores our frustrations with customer service departments and their apparent understanding of those frustrations. Fun and imaginative, perfect for the staging of a short play or a quick read. For anyone who has ever gone around in circles with a representative, this is the piece for you.

Frederick Lemon, because of a charming and manipulative personality gains control of a Pentecostal church in the remoteness of west Texas. He has a fascination with snakes and soon incorporates them into his sermons. Upon increasing his stronghold over his flock, Lemon sets about convincing them he is a Messiah figure. Then, establishing a cult, he siphons off all the women to establish a new Eden. No Snakes in Hell, is a masterful short story from Robert E. Kearns in which he examines how a charismatic preacher with less than pure motives, can make his congregation believe almost anything....

From the Houston headquarters of his family-owned business, Bryce Ditloc surveys an economy that is in deep recession. Throughout the country unemployment is rife, and to satisfy his psychopathic urges Ditloc creates a vacancy in his sales department. He then invites applicants and many apply for what appears a wonderful opportunity. What they're not aware of is that Bryce Ditloc is a conniving, manipulative killer. After the disappearance of Ditloc Pharma's HR manager, detectives Beaufort and Hanson are dispatched to investigate. What will they find out and will they be able to prevent ...

O'Leary Funeral Directors has been a staple of the community since before living memory. The O'Leary's are professional, efficient, and can always be counted upon. Throughout the generations, the O'Leary family exhibited some unique traits. They kept themselves to themselves, onlly gave birth to boys, and produced few offspring. Then, when Francis O'Leary and his wife have identical twins, Francis can't but help but believe it spells trouble for the future. Christopher and Andrew, though identical in physical features, develop their own personalities. Christopher takes to the funeral ...

A marvelous collection of Poems and Short Stories from Robert E. Kearns - Award Winning author of Hy Brasil: Island of Eternity, Crabb, Carnivore, Freedom is For the Few, Ossuary, Embers and A Donnybrook Affair. In this work Kearns provides us with thought provoking poems, and an array of incredible stories. . Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite, Poems & Short Stories Vol. 1 is the perfect introduction to the author's work, which can be cherished over and over.

Seed by Robert E. Kearns is a fictional novella in three parts - The Past, The Present, and The Future It explores mans proclivity for war, and how throughout the ages, violence occurs again and again, often with no other reason than unbounded ambition. A terrific work for lovers of thought-provoking literature.

Words of a Feather is a stunning collection of Short Stories, Poems and Sketches from author, Robert E. Kearns. There's something inside for every taste, and Words of a Feather comes packed with hours of reading pleasure. Replete with entertainment, there is sure to be laughs, tears, spills and thrills. Satisfying pleasures of the mind, Words of a Feather is a book you'll want to read again and again.

Molly Chamberlain is part of an expeditionary team to the arctic tundra. They've arrived from Houston to resume digging on a site they'd established the prior season held much promise. After a discovery of something extraordinary, these scientists, out of the permafrost, extract their incredible find. However, Molly becomes drawn to it in a way which transcends natural scientific curiosity. Something Called Permafrost is another brilliant short story from award winning author Robert E. Kearns in which he explores what happens when personal obsession meets with modern science. Now with an ...