Old Odd Ends

by Patrick Elliott

In empty places darkness lives; hidden in small towns citizens find themselves traversing tales that others know to be safely confined in storybooks. Mr. Edward opens bookstores in these hamlets, selling rare works and indoctrinating children into “The Program” for lessons in the art of writing. Despite his oddness there is something about the gentleman that demands enough respect and admiration from the locals and his protégés for him to quietly go about his business.
Thomas, one of Mr. Edward’s most promising pupils, admires and perhaps even loves the old man who nurtures his burgeoning talent for writing and introduces him to Samantha, who will grow to be the love of his life. Sensing something wrong Thomas begins to wonder if the darkness is in him and not his mentor. Between the old shop owner and the love of his life, Thomas’s story takes many twists that his loving mother does not approve of.
Mr. Edward’s motives would thrill the devil himself. Warily keeping his most promising pupil off balance, he mercilessly culls from “The Program” those too weak to serve his sinister ends. Finally only Thomas remains; finding that everything he loves is on the line as he faces the greatest challenge yet, a monster with a familiar face. Two masters of words and magic go head to head with the young author’s soul up for grabs as he challenges one of the great truths of the universe; that no one can write their own happy ending.

424 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

I believe in making a better world through the art of words. Authors throughout time have defended free speech and other basic human rights with our craft. Some of us show the world how it could be, pointing the way towards a brighter future. Others show where we are headed and hold up a stop sign, telling humanity to go no further. I sit firmly in the second camp, standing on the shoulders of giants, trying not to mess up their legacy. I am one of those authors who cannot be confined by genre; horror, dystopian, satire - so long as it is dark or twisted it is probably something I have done or will do. Join me on this journey to create a better future.

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Reviews

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old Odd Ends will keep you on the edge of your seat until you reach the unexpected end. The story is about good vs. evil with all the ingredients that goes along with it. It is a captivating story. I enjoyed this book very much. * This book was given to me from the author in exchange for an honest review*