Latticework

by Elaina J. Davidson

A noir collection of soulful tales, embodying the macabre to the metaphysical, and a dip of the quill into an intriguing sci-fi tale with a lesson so serrated it cuts to the marrow.

A latticework creates a mesmerising pattern, one which pleases the eye and draws the onlooker closer. In this delightful anthology the emotional lattice connects the strands which amplify the human experience, our melancholy, our mistakes, and our residual power. Fourteen short tales by a diverse author makes Latticework an occult treat, worthy of fans who douse into the disturbing and diabolical.

164 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 12, 2014

About the author

Elaina lives in magical Ireland after leaving the surrounds of magnificent Table Mountain at the southern tip of Africa. Having lived in both Ireland and New Zealand, she now realises Ireland’s mists are close to perfection. When writing she puts into words her travels and dreams, because she believes there is inspiration in even the most outrageous tale.

After studying Purchasing Management and working in the formal sector as a buyer, she chose to raise and home-school her three children. She started writing novels around 2002, moving from children’s stories, poetry and short stories to concentrate on larger works.

While her main body of work has been her Fantasy Series (Lore of Arcana, Lore of Reaume and Lore of Sanctum), she is a diverse writer and her credits include novels and shorter stories in the Contemporary, Humorous, Paranormal, Dystopian, Alternate History and Romantic genres, as well as Non-fiction. Many of her books have been translated into Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Greek and French. Her audiobook library is growing too.

Ireland’s ancient past has influenced her writing, gifting her work a Celtic twist, while the majesty of New Zealand has led her to mountaintops and extraordinary vistas. The vibrancy of Africa has had much to do with the inspirational side of Elaina’s work. The colours and diversity of nature itself fires her imagination.

Come with her to places familiar and far, far away!

Reviews

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fallen from the sky
This was such a beautiful story. It left a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart because I too believe in magic.It's not always something you can see but something that is felt.
Confession
I see this as a tale of caution, when harming others no matter what the reason is you in turn harm yourself.
African Moon
Dreams can often be premonitions and this one saved a precious soul.
Stop!
If you're lucky, during your lifetime you will come across a place so special it will remain with you always.
Sentinels
My view on this tale is the lesson that power can not be stolen, it has to be earned.
Fox Tale
Two young people try to unite and stop a war only to wipe out an entire existence.
Awareness
Trees are ancient guardians that should always be respected and never taken for granted.
Well of Crystal Sound
This tale is a favorite of mine,this well stayed with me from The Infinity Mantle and to know its history is indeed wondrous.
The Mighty Mirror
I've often believed that mirrors are the entrance to another realm and this story solidifies that belief.
Gordon Grey
One man seeking a diversion from heartache learns the best way to deal with it is head on.Very cool story with a Sci-Fi edge.
Feast Night
A superior Halloween tale. Fantastic story!
Repeating History
A brilliant story of new beginnings and of not repeating the mistakes of the past.
The Hole
A sad story of final acceptance.My heart breaks for Merry Guild.
Quill
Finding inspiration from a scroll and the ability to write your own destiny.

This is a collection of wonderful short stories with each being a joy to read,Elaina J Davidson is an excellent author who I am proud to be a fan of. This is a Must Read collection.

[C.W. Lovatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The thing that struck me immediately about this book is how well written it is. As the title suggests, it is a latticework of fourteen wonderful stories, of everything from fantasy to thriller, written in both first person and third, in either gender, and they're all done very well. There's a confidence in Davidson's pen that is like a breath of fresh air, and is derived, I suspect, from an active and nimble mind. Whether it be something so short as "Stop." or the much longer, "Repeating History," each is written with a deep insight of the 'what if?' that carries the reader along, and does that most important thing that I look for in a story - leaves me with a long, thoughtful pause at the end.
Clearly Davidson is a master storyteller. I can't recommend Latticework highly enough.