Andrew Hood's debut collection heralds a young talent with an irresistible style and merciless eye. These unapologetic stories deal with an assortment of foolish self-destructive small town anti-heroes. They are unlikely odes and elegies for human shabbiness.A newly-wed conjures a ghost in an attempt to contact her absent husband. A seventeen year old is blackmailed into buying drugs for his English teacher. A tumescent young Blue Jay's fan and his tumor-addled sister are swept up in the tempest of the Blue Jay's 1989 run for the World Series. An estranged stepmother and stepson embark on a pilgrimage to the Michael Jackson trial.Hood's cleverly wrought lyrical prose is the perfect foil for a prevailing lack of forgiveness, which becomes the overriding monstrosity of each story. Every character wants only to be pardoned, but will not, themselves, grant it.

Pardon Our Monsters

Andrew Hood

Esplanade Fiction

<p>Product Description      JOHN HANNEBERY NEVER WANTED TO BE A HITMAN.He had no system for it. And, although a dark part of him took pleasure in hurting people, bad people, he had no passion for this purpose. That was until Susan Mitchell, one he cared most about, gave him her list of nine names...John knew he must eliminate the men that hurt so many innocent children at the orphanage he and Susan grew up in and make sure that they can't hurt anyone else ever again. It is time for John to confess to what he has done and what he is about to do. For a man so used to hurting people, and himself, it should have been easy, but it wasn't.This is a notable standalone sequel to Andrew Hood's exceptional first novel, "The Man Who Corrupted Heaven", and that also being a Miles Franklin Award nominated title and we anticipate your enjoyment of this exciting new novel by one of Australia's rising new author's."An uneasy but captivating ride into minds and emotions of darkness and conflict that is written with exceptional narrative by this talented author..." Alexander, Indiebook reviewer      Review      "An uneasy but captivating ride into minds and emotions of darkness and conflict that is written with exceptional narrative by this talented author..." Alexander, Indiebook reviewer      About the Author      Andrew Hood was born in Victoria Australia in 1973 and is an Author, Blogger, Salesman and Family man.His personal blog The Weekly Tipping Point was awarded No.39 in the Top 101 Best & Most Inspiring Blogs and he has been a guest blogger on 'The Guided Mind' and 'Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life' blogs since 2014.Andrew's insight in the human psyche and willingness to share his learnings with the world has earned him feedback such as: ....What a wonderful style of authenticity, raw emotion, pure energy and a desire for life........Reading through your lines one feels relaxed and confident, almost elevated standing beside a man in his true power........You have a gentle and impactful way to remind your readers about the gift of life and life experiences....</p>

The Man Who Settled The Score

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Shawline Publishing Group

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Pardon Our Monsters

The Man Who Settled The Score