The Spiral Staircase & Other Novellas - Paperback

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by Clive Radford (Author)

Differing themes and voices, some classic, some contemporary, others though mysterious, planted firmly in reality. All used to depict an assortment of psychological suspense thrillers,
coming of age sagas and modern satires.
When Francis Blake explores Eastgate House to find a new computer game theme, he becomes the target of a chimera in 'The Spiral Staircase', the supernatural encounter resulting in his breakdown. Recovering, he returns to Eastgate House where the phantom engulfs him, becoming his nemesis.

Born into the Cold War age and the rise of the Beatles, 'Growing up with the Rolling Stones' charts the experiences of Gavin Anderson. Enthralled by the Rolling Stones, he makes them the centrepiece of his nascent years.

When Renata Lapham becomes agitated by Radio Islington talk show host Jarred O'Gara, it leads to an unexpected confrontation and a very gory conclusion in 'Death of a Radio Talk Show Host'.

In 'Journeys End', domestic and career ambition conflicts between Kory and Candice Farnham come to a head in an unforeseen Belize cataclysm.

Emile Chevalier wrestles with distilling great performances from prima ballerinas Madame Blanchard and Madame Dubois in 'The Ballet Meister's Calling'.

Cursed by a deceitful hussy, 'I Dream in Technicolour' sketches Gene Fogarty's restless nights resulting in years of unresolved psychoanalysis with Dr. Cribb.

Authors' Mikhail Bulgakov and Vladimir Nabokov lock horns in their drive to discover a source of inspiration to endow their works with brio in 'Kashmir: A Visionary's Tale'.

Alicia and her band of English writers cause the New Orleans Literary Society headaches when they present their controversial themes in 'ME7 Writers go large in New Orleans'.

Number of Pages: 370

Dimensions: 0.82 x 8 x 5.25 IN

Publication Date: November 11, 2021