Inspired by and in the tradition of classic authors like Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe, TEN DARK TALES is a dazzling collection of short stories. Ten gripping tales of mystery and suspense.
Starting with four brilliant mysteries filled with twists and murder, noir and adventure, the next three tales lead further into realms of imagination, and the final three add sharp and palpable tension, with hints of myth and magic.
TEN DARK TALES is sure to widen your eyes and stretch your imagination. One by one, inevitably the screws are tightened…and with each turn comes spine-tingling surprises…
Intricate plots and vivid atmospheres abound, harkening back to those great authors while blending classic with contemporary style.
Highly engaging, the stories cover an amazing range of subjects: stolen priceless jewels; a locked room high-tech museum break-in; a couple sailing through a Caribbean storm in search of lost treasure; a Valentine's Day romance like no other; an evening of classical music with a haunting violin solo; two publishers uncovering an ancient manuscript; a city night and a man confronted by an old pianist on his way to the theater; a real estate tycoon encountering a mysterious girl in the forest; two Eighteenth century hunters finding a hidden valley in the wilderness; and a package…Special Delivery, right to your doorstep.
TEN DARK TALES is your entry point into not just one, but several stunning worlds. A noteworthy collection, it is certain to be widely read and talked about by lovers of the genre and new readers, enjoyed for years to come.
Just published eBook. Initial ranking around #800 in Amazon Kindle Mystery-Thriller-Suspense Collections category. Paperback and Hardback coming soon.
Promotion is planned for end of June. This month.
Book Trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDrLhr8NGcw
THE JEWEL THIEF
Tonight was it.
Raising the binoculars to my eyes, I peered through the lenses and scanned the scene across the street, scoping the place out one last time, just to be sure. The street was deserted, no pedestrians. I held my position, keeping low and well hidden, waiting for my target to arrive.
It was dusk; soon it would be dark. Minutes ticked past. I could hear the sound of cars a few blocks away, but here there was no traffic; here it was quiet. Peering through the binoculars, I trained my sight on the townhouse across the way, bringing it into focus. The property was not new. It was one of the old brownstones, with a dark red front door. Leading up to it was a narrow, stone walkway flanked by high, neatly trimmed bushes and five stone steps. Better yet, the address was a couple of blocks off the main street. No street lamps.
Darkness falling, the air was brisk. A chill wind slipped past, and I shrugged my shoulders and turned up the collar of my leather jacket. I slipped on my black gloves, not only to keep my hands warm as I waited, but also because I needed to be careful. I didn’t want to leave any fingerprints.
It sounds strange, but I’ve only been caught once, a few years ago for petty theft, when I had to do a stint of time. The thing is: I learned a lot of tricks of the trade from other guys when I was in. So now, I don’t want to brag, but I’ve got some skills as a thief. Haven’t been caught since. I knocked off a couple of stores, but I mostly avoid any place that’s got cameras, which is hard, because cameras are almost everywhere now. The whole damn world is on videotape, or digitized.
Finding places to hit without being recorded these days is hard. So I’ve turned more to breaking into people’s homes; it’s surprising how many are still without security systems.
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Author review: Jenny Riemer is highly professional and did an amazing job translating my book from English into German, staying close and true in style and phrasing to my original text. She provided recommendations on key points of translation. She delivered the sample translation and the Final book translation on time, within a few weeks. In short, Jenny is highly recommended. |
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Author review: Juliz Dinz has done a fantastic job in translating my book from English into Portuguese. Her work is exceptional, staying close and true to the original text in language and style. She showed great enthusiasm, making it easy to communicate and she delivered the final translation promptly, in just a couple/few of weeks. |
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Author review: Ruth Saravia is a professional and did an amazing job translating my book into Spanish. She is easy to work with, answered my questions, and showed real dedication, doing great work and ensuring accuracy in the translation. I highly recommend her for your book. |
