The Man Who Couldn’t Stay Dead: A Collection of Short Stories - by John Read
Author Bio
John Read started writing in the 1970s with comedy sketches on Television & Radio. His short stories and articles have been seen in Newspapers & Magazines from Ireland to Australia. His work has gained superb reviews from readers and various websites. Many have won the much coveted 'Cherry Award' on the highly respected literary website ABC Tales. Two of the short stories from his book, 'The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead,' were independently selected for a compilation book, 'Twisted,' which knocked Stephen King from the top of the Amazon best sellers chart. One of those stories, 'Summer Sky,' won a prestigious award at a 'red carpet' London ceremony. Two stories have been re-written as screenplays, one of which has been compared to Dickens, Narnia and The Snowman. He is also a songwriter, once signed to Warner Chappell, and with songs on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and other internet platforms. He shares credits with Paul McCartney on an album released in the USA by a British Chart group. He is a member of the RBSA. (Royal Birmingham Society Of Artists.) where his work has been exhibited. In previous incarnations he has worked as a photographer, carpenter and a Theatre Stage Manager. (Where he was taught to play the piano by Victor Borge, amongst others.) He has climbed mountains for Alzheimers Research.
Genre: Short Stories
Synopsis: Twelve original short stories that will have you, laughing; crying, cheering or hiding behind the sofa. This eclectic collection includes: Ghosts; murder; revenge; reincarnation; love; laughter; sadness; horror; suspense; fantasy; nostalgia & more. OFFICER JIM. A young boy whose hilarious imagination, helped by a Hollywood megastar saves his dad from marital doom. THE FRENCH DRESSER. You will remove your dressing table from the bedroom after reading this horror story.
Author website: www.amazon.co.uk/John-Read/e/B006F43EX0/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
Author note: My latest short story is 'The Easter Hunt' (13,000 words.) This is a follow on to the highly praised 25, Chapel Lane, and follows the same three children on another magical, mystical adventure.
