Downfall

by Gary Lombardo

Upon his wife’s shocking and sudden demise, a hopelessly grief-stricken businessman eschews civilization and sequesters himself in a mountain cabin. Evening upon evening he visits a high plateau and contemplates leaping off. Then, one fateful evening his Most Beloved beckons him to join her—at the bottom of the plateau!

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7 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 10, 2014

About the author

Gary Lombardo has loved words, books, and ideas all of his life. He penned his first novel at twelve. He practiced psychology for thirteen years, and his extensive knowledge of human behavior helps him create colorful, complex, dark and disturbing characters. He writes Christian and secular fiction, novels and as well as short stories. His current works are The Thought Police, Black Secret, The Deadliest Gunfighter, Mortal Obsession, My Friend Jesus, The Last Sermon, Ten Great Tales of Suspense, The Demons of Fear and three other tales, and Running with the Spirit. Gary lives in Pennsylvania with his sweetheart and writing partner, Karen.