Kiddieland and other misfortunes

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Tim Chapman

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"Kiddieland and other misfortunes" takes readers on a wild ride through a series of unconventional and unforgettable tales. From a former hit man who must return to his violent ways to save his beloved, to an advertising executive who abandons her family to live as a forest nymph, to a young girl grappling with the gift of divine power, these stories explore themes of family, class, crime, and love. The author of "A Trace of Gold" and "The Blue Silence" delivers a collection of engaging and thought-provoking stories that delve into the human psyche. At once familiar and bizarre, the characters in "Kiddieland and other misfortunes" will stay with readers long after they turn the final page. With its blend of humor, suspense, and emotion, this collection is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and short story collections alike.

Author Biography:

Tim Chapman is a former forensic scientist for the Chicago Police Department and writing instructor at Malcolm X College. He holds a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Northwestern University. His fiction has been published in The Southeast Review, the Chicago Reader, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Palooka, and the anthology, The Rich and the Dead. His first novel, A Trace of Gold (originally published as Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold) was a finalist in Shelf Unbound's 2013 Best Indie Book competition. His short stories have been collected under the title Kiddieland and other misfortunes. His latest novel is The Blue Silence. When he's not writing he's editing the journal Litbop: Art and Literature in the Groove, teaching martial arts or painting pretty pictures.

Release date NZ

January 3rd, 2015

Author

Tim Chapman

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

232

Dimensions

140x216x13

ISBN-13

9780986286209

Product ID

23728947

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