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Charles and Bertie are friends from university. When Charles hosts Bertie for a week, he's surprised when his pal suggests they pay a visit to Monto, Dublin's notorious Red-Light district. Afterwards, Bertie falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious girl. They marry and move into Bertie's estate in England. However, Charles soon learns that Bertie's health is on the decline. From Pencraft Awards 1st Place Winning Author, Robert E. Kearns, comes another unforgettable story to excite the imagination. A fabulous plot with an extraordinary ending, and the recipient of a five-star review ...

In Victorian London, Margaret Brink, in search of a better life, arrives by train from the countryside. While at the outset she gains employment, after some misfortune, she soon falls by the wayside. Told in the form of a letter, an inquiry from a relative of Margaret's is answered by a minister who did what he could for her. The Troubles of Margaret Brink is a short, but evocative tale from Award Winning author, Robert E. Kearns

McCabe, cajoled into early retirement, wanders the streets of Dublin. He visits parks and gardens, museums and art galleries. Then, by early afternoon, he is back in his house and in front of the television, where he remains until he retires for the night. Every day, he repeats the process, and every day, he ponders life's great questions. From Robert E. Kearns comes, The Walker, the story of a man who finds himself alone and isolated; wondering what it was all for, and where it will all end. Only when he goes to place that is seldom on his itinerary does he discover the ultimate ...

From award winning author, Robert E. Kearns (Hy Brasil: Island of Eternity, Crabb, Carnivore, Freedom is For the Few, Ossuary, Embers and A Donnybrook Affair, comes an unforgettable collection of Humorous Poems, Entertaining Short Stories and Hilarious Sketches. In this wonderful edition, Kearns makes fun of both the clichéd and the mundane of everyday life through the medium of poems he refers to as gibberish. Then, using his sketches to great effect, he again delves into the regular occurrences of humanity with writing that will elicit more than the single laugh. To finish, Kearns ...

Cathal Dunne is lonely and infirm old man. Reflecting back on his life, he examines the events and circumstances that shaped him. He craves another chance, and asks his carer to help him find a monk he is convinced can grant him his wish. In A Second Bite, Robert E. Kearns explores life and death, old age and isolation, and well as the prospect of chance to do it all over again. Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite.

Reginald Power is a shy and unassuming man. When at the suggestion of a friend he joins the local chess club he meets Delilah; a beautiful woman he fast becomes besotted with. Will Reggie capture this queen of hearts, or will the final move result in checkmate? Another exceptional tale of the macabre from award winning author, Robert E. Kearns. Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite.

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 ...

At the Orchestra School of Music in Waterford, with the help of Tommy, Tina is getting her students ready for an Easter concert that is to take place in a local castle. Tommy, having suggested an Easter egg hunt for afterwards, wants to help Tina with the hiding. But she's having none of it and hides them herself. However, the following morning, when she returns to the castle, the eggs have disappeared. With Tommy again by her side, the pair follow a trail of tin foil which leads them to the culprit, Hugo, a chocolate eating, music loving bunny. Hugo's Easter Concert is another delightful ...

Sarah and Thomas Woodford travel west in search of a better life. En route Thomas takes ill and dies leaving Sarah to look after herself. Remaining for a time with the wagon train, a man she befriended betrays her and she soon discovers she's alone in the frontier town of Parish without much except for her meagre savings. Lodging at Parish's sole hotel, Sarah must eke out a living to survive, hoping all the while she'll save enough money to pay for her passage home. When things don't work out as planned, Sarah is forced to make a choice she'd never have considered possible. A Sporting Life ...

It is the 1980s, and Slax has a problem with sitting still. At school, he finds himself in trouble all the time. And, in Thursday's and Friday's detention, he is a permanent fixture. Then he has a run-in with a sadistic teacher, which leads the narrator to suppose he is on a downward spiral to disaster. Slax by Robert E. Kearns is the heartbreaking story of a teenage boy who, in different circumstances, and with the right support, might have avoided the ultimate price.

A couple and their infant son plan to escape the carnage of Ireland's Great Famine. But, crossing the Atlantic, tragedy strikes. Fourth of July is a story of despair which turns to hope and the ultimate discovery of the American Dream. Beautiful from start to finish, Fourth of July is the recipient of a Five-Star review from Reader's Favorite. For lovers of words and brilliant storytelling, this is one piece that will linger in the imagination long after you've finished reading. Now with a Five Star review from Readers' Favorite.

When a charismatic new preacher arrives in the small country town of Rush Springs the parishioners are delighted by his presence. He's their kind of man and speaks their brand of religion. However, there's much more to this pastor than simple fire and brimstone. Another remarkable piece of storytelling for Kearns and with a Five-Star review from Reader's Favorite, it's one for every booklover's reading list. Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite.

Born into a pre-war and middle class Irish family, Rita Reilly enjoys a comfortable upbringing. Her family live above their newsagent and grocery store which prospers because of a terrific location and regular traffic. Rita has every reason to expect she'll complete secondary school, gain a university education, and continue on a path of her own choosing. However, when a death in the family occurs, Rita offers to stay behind while her parents and brother travel for the funeral. What happens while they are away will a profound effect on the entire Reilly family. The Reclusive Life of Rita ...

It's Christmas and school has broken up for the holidays. Overnight it snowed, which Mason is thrilled with. Together with his parent's he's off to visit his nana. Mason loves her house, because it's huge and old, and there are lots of places for a boy to hide. While his parent's and nana are watching television, Mason sneaks up to the attic. There he finds a chest full of marvels and what appears to be a treasure map. Another fabulous story from award winning author, Robert E. Kearns Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite.

Ash 'Sweet' Afton, is used to getting his own way. Married, but a philanderer with copious charm, he's successful with women and not averse to having numerous affairs. After many years as the long-suffering wife, Heidi Afton decides she's had enough. And, in an unusual twist, to get her revenge, she collaborates with her husband's former mistress. What could go wrong? In Let No Man Tear Asunder, Robert E. Kearns delivers another fabulous story to tantalize the taste buds of the discerning book lover. 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

Alice Foley, a university graduate, about to take her initial steps into the workforce, is in search of accommodation that meets her budget. However, the rental market is difficult, and after a weekend of failed searching, despondent, she stumbles upon an enticing newspaper ad. She meets with a Mr .McArdle, the owner of a fabulous Georgian townhouse in Dublin, who tells her he is seeking a lodger to keep him company. Everything about the deal appeals to Alice. The following week, along with her mother. she turns up at McArdle's, where he entertains them to afternoon tea, and later on, an ...

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...

Budgie has a fondness for funerals. And whenever the opportunity arises, he makes certain to attend. But unknown to everyone, he is also in the habit of making them happen. Hammer 26 is the story of a boy, and then a man with a peculiar penchant for death and its associated rituals. In a patch of wasteland he calls his church, he performs ceremonies as though he were a priest. And later, when it all takes a dark and sinister turn, he brings with him for burial the instrument of bloody murder.

A stranger arrives in the Texas town of Calvin where he fast establishes himself as a favorite. Because of this, the town leaders invite him to take up the role of Mayor, a position he accepts and prospers in. And when Kilbride marries, his seems the idyllic existence. However, there's another side to Mayor Kilbride, which bride and parents-in-law will soon find out. The Two Faces of Killer Kilbride is a superb tale of psychological manipulation from award-winning author, Robert E. Kearns