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Broken Shells
Set in the mysterious wilderness of the Middle Eastern desert, lone traveller Aref, a nomadic man living a relatively simple life, comes into contact with a member of the invading army – a distressed, mistreated female soldier. Over the course of several months, as they try to navigate the empty desert together, their hopes of regaining their freedom, their fear of the changes taking place and their understanding of one another evolves considerably. Against the backdrop of a fictional yet plausible conflict, Broken Shells considers one possible outcome for several individuals in a situation that is global in its effect, yet also deeply personal to millions.
Brave, relevant and topical, Broken Shells aims to show what it’s like to be drawn into the unrecognisable, exploring the effect a single mistake can have on faraway lives and looking at how some individuals manage to retain their values, hope and dignity even when they are pushed to the limit.
Brave, relevant and topical, Broken Shells aims to show what it’s like to be drawn into the unrecognisable, exploring the effect a single mistake can have on faraway lives and looking at how some individuals manage to retain their values, hope and dignity even when they are pushed to the limit.
115 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2012
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Carla H. Krueger
8 books104 followersDear readers,
I’m Carla and I write short and long fiction, depending how much ink is in the pen. I grew up in an unconventional family in an unconventional community surrounded by wild, wonderful and sometimes pretty weird people and, yes you’re right, a lot of that stuff does end up in my fiction. When it comes to stories – those I read and write – I love seeing ordinary people flirt with unexpected danger. I get excited about outrageous books and hilarious books. I like darker fiction, the kind that occasionally shocks. I also enjoy meeting unlikely heroes and discovering people’s secrets. My work has already appeared in Crime Fiction Lover’s “New Talent” section and on a handful of small press shortlists. I’ve written six short novels, two full novels and a legion of short stories – with plenty new stuff on the way. When I’m not writing, I’m usually tripping over the billion secondhand books I shouldn’t have bought and stuffed into my tiny house. But I love books, so it’s ok.
I’m Carla and I write short and long fiction, depending how much ink is in the pen. I grew up in an unconventional family in an unconventional community surrounded by wild, wonderful and sometimes pretty weird people and, yes you’re right, a lot of that stuff does end up in my fiction. When it comes to stories – those I read and write – I love seeing ordinary people flirt with unexpected danger. I get excited about outrageous books and hilarious books. I like darker fiction, the kind that occasionally shocks. I also enjoy meeting unlikely heroes and discovering people’s secrets. My work has already appeared in Crime Fiction Lover’s “New Talent” section and on a handful of small press shortlists. I’ve written six short novels, two full novels and a legion of short stories – with plenty new stuff on the way. When I’m not writing, I’m usually tripping over the billion secondhand books I shouldn’t have bought and stuffed into my tiny house. But I love books, so it’s ok.
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