In reading stories, does brevity and being succinct appeal to you? How about endings in the O"Henry mode? Surprises and breath taking Well, dig in. The author has a collection of real short stories, that you can finish easily without constantly having to shift a bookmark. Just perfect for leaving an 800 page book at home, with constant interruptions and trying to pick up the pieces so many times. Humor, intrigue, suspense and POW an ending you didn't see coming. Perfect for gift giving to a health hindered person who neither has the patience, desire or interest in plowing through encyclopedic tomes. Here's what Joe Franklin wrote in his review of the book: "Your descriptive material is so clever, terse and a pleasure to read. However the roller coaster ride you move the reader on takes your breath away as you slam us into a sudden surprise ending. In just a few words, I think the book is a triumph and in the O.Henry mode golden standard for short stories."