Deep Dark: A Bedtime Tale

by Tom Deaderick

The creatures of the deep ocean are not afraid of the dark, they fear the bright world above. Hatch and his small family of hatchetfish, along with Nardo, a Dumbo octopus, set out to discover the truth about the mysterious bright world. Along the way, those they meet are also afraid and each provides a lesson. When no one can remove his children s fears, Hatch makes a courageous decision. "I think that's what being afraid does, Hatch says, looking up. It keeps us from seeing the beautiful and wonderful things around us. Keeps us from enjoying them. I don't want to be afraid anymore, and I don't want my children to be afraid and miss everything wonderful around them. I will go, and if I can, I will come back to tell you all what is hiding up there behind our fear. I love you." Deep A Bedtime Tale appeals to readers of any age with both simple and nuanced concepts for discussion as the children you love gain new insights. The tale is also a parable, mirroring a great man who lived two thousand years ago and still inspires us today because he left safety and comfort, traveled to a bright world and came back to take away the fear no one else could.

48 pages, Hardcover

Published June 8, 2016

About the author

Tom Deaderick lives in Jonesborough, Tennessee with his wife Martha. He writes unique and original novels that blend science-fiction and philosophical depth with the fascinating history and lore of the Appalachian Mountains and towns of East Tennessee. He is a great fan of classic science fiction written by Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick and Robert Silverberg and the influences of these books are evident in his writing.

Tom is a PMI-Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Visit http://TomDeaderick.com.

Creative works:
FLIGHTSUIT (2013)
FLIGHTPACK (2014)
LIFEFLASH (2016)
DEEP DARK: A BEDTIME TALE (2016)
THE LAZARUS SPEAR (2017)
FLIGHTSPAWN (2019)
TRY-CATCH (2021)