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Switchback Stories
SEVENTEEN TALES WITH A TWIST
Like switchback trails with their unexpected twists and turns, these tales lead us through a maze of mystery, murder and psychological suspense, deceit, obsession, romantic intrigue and family secrets. Switchback Stories explores the mixed fortunes of fate that can surprise any one of us at any time:
In Washington DC a charismatic anti-drug lobbyist is targeted by a powerful crime cartel. With precise planning, the assassins close in on their prey - alone in his house - only to confront the one scenario they could not envision.
A Boston airline disaster and an extraordinary twist of fate have given a selfish man the chance to commit an undetectable killing. No-one will ever suspect a crime has taken place. Is it the perfect murder?
An ambitious actor has a foolproof way of advancing her career, at the expense of another. Nothing can go wrong. Sometimes, however, everything going right delivers the most unforeseeable result.
A famed South African diamond, unique for its light reflecting brilliance, is guarded by advanced technology. A dynamic cat burglar uses a variation on movie stunt trickery to plan a daring heist.
An aging drifter forms a bond with a young woman and her son in the Australian countryside - what is it about their small town he finds both familiar and unsettling?
In England's north, the 'Last of the Lighthouse Keepers' uses his knowledge of treacherous waters for a desperate act - setting in motion a chain of events even he is powerless to stop.
A collection of seventeen tales with a twist, by the author of the bestselling novels 'The Delta Chain,' and 'Disappear.'
Like switchback trails with their unexpected twists and turns, these tales lead us through a maze of mystery, murder and psychological suspense, deceit, obsession, romantic intrigue and family secrets. Switchback Stories explores the mixed fortunes of fate that can surprise any one of us at any time:
In Washington DC a charismatic anti-drug lobbyist is targeted by a powerful crime cartel. With precise planning, the assassins close in on their prey - alone in his house - only to confront the one scenario they could not envision.
A Boston airline disaster and an extraordinary twist of fate have given a selfish man the chance to commit an undetectable killing. No-one will ever suspect a crime has taken place. Is it the perfect murder?
An ambitious actor has a foolproof way of advancing her career, at the expense of another. Nothing can go wrong. Sometimes, however, everything going right delivers the most unforeseeable result.
A famed South African diamond, unique for its light reflecting brilliance, is guarded by advanced technology. A dynamic cat burglar uses a variation on movie stunt trickery to plan a daring heist.
An aging drifter forms a bond with a young woman and her son in the Australian countryside - what is it about their small town he finds both familiar and unsettling?
In England's north, the 'Last of the Lighthouse Keepers' uses his knowledge of treacherous waters for a desperate act - setting in motion a chain of events even he is powerless to stop.
A collection of seventeen tales with a twist, by the author of the bestselling novels 'The Delta Chain,' and 'Disappear.'
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First published February 7, 2014
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June 28, 2019
An interesting collection of murder and crime short stories. Well worth the read.
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June 21, 2018Short story anthology. Free today on Amazon.
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August 19, 2014
What a terrific collection. Having read Iain Edward Henn's books before, I was expecting a lot and wasn't let down. The writing is gritty, the characters stand out, and each story comes with an unexpected twist that I just loved.
Read this - like me, you won't be let down.
Read this - like me, you won't be let down.
October 19, 2014
Every story had a bit of a twist, hence the title. Unfortunately, I started to see every twist coming. Bad guys nearly always got their comeuppance. Double crossers were double crossed themselves.
Still it was a nice read, stories were short enough to read in just a few minutes.
Still it was a nice read, stories were short enough to read in just a few minutes.
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April 13, 2016A very nice set of short stories with surprise endings. . . some pretty shocking too
An easy read with short stories that have interesting characters and situations. Some stories seemed predictable ... but the author indeed surprises the reader in the end.
I would easily recommend this one ..
An easy read with short stories that have interesting characters and situations. Some stories seemed predictable ... but the author indeed surprises the reader in the end.
I would easily recommend this one ..
April 27, 2014
(note: This is cross-posted at Amazon)
Iain Edward Henn promises stories with a twist, and he delivers. These were easily among the most enjoyable short stories I've read.
Iain Edward Henn promises stories with a twist, and he delivers. These were easily among the most enjoyable short stories I've read.
April 21, 2014
started book:4/15/2014
May 12, 2014
Seven short stories, all with a twist or two. Only one error detected in "A Seed of Doubt", "k now".
July 9, 2014
Interesting read
The stories were always a surprise at the end. It was fun to see the twist that always came at the last moment.
The stories were always a surprise at the end. It was fun to see the twist that always came at the last moment.
December 27, 2014
3.5 stars. I thought a couple of the stories were really well done, but not half of them. Most seemed abrupt, although my favorite ("Eyes On You") was one of the shortest!
April 22, 2017
Easy to read
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