R.K. Finnell
Death By Fiction Presents
Stories that make one wonder if there really is something under the bed and make sure the closet door is firmly shut.
Grue Tales
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ASIN: B078X237NT
Kickshaw Candies
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ASIN: B004U359HW
The Plague Son
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ASIN: B00IX2ERII
Murder and Mayhem, Frights and Delights
Devilish Characters and things that creep in the night.
Hauntings and ghosts, witches and brews
So many stories within to amuse.
Step inside, children, and see every candy you can imagine. The proprietor will be happy to let you sample his wares. Lollipops, toffees, and all kinds of sweets are waiting for you at Kickshaw's. Not sure which to choose? Teagan O'Brien knows just what you need.
Willy Wonka meets Needful Things in Kickshaw Candies where there is a secret behind every character you meet. Leave the mint on the pillow or you may awaken to find it isn't your reflection in the mirror.
The idea for Kickshaw Candies came from a short story and the wish for something different in fantasy than the usual damsel in distress with fire breathing dragons. Finnell takes the ideas behind Irish folklore and puts her own twist on them. Along with the familiar creatures of Irish myth, Finnell includes new, never seen before fantasy characters such as The Bringer, and a character that can only appear by the death of his younger brothers.
Between life and death are the Death Bringers. Neither demon nor angel their existence is only to lead humans to their death. They whisper in the ear, guide the hand of the murderer. It is by them that death comes. For every man, woman, child and animal there is a Death Bringer. Unknown to humans, reviled by the creatures of the Under.
We are the ones who guide the hand in murder, suicide and all matters of death.
In search of the Death Bringers, Fáelán discovers a truth within himself that could evoke the end of humanity. Now he must either embrace what he is, or bring Death to its knees.
Left behind by those he is forbidden to follow, Fáelán is compelled to find his own kind in the sequel to Kickshaw Candies.