The River Keeper and Other Tales
A PRE-RELEASE POST (Updated July 31, 2024)

While each of these seven tales might be considered to be a fable, like all good fables, each addresses a theme relevant to our lives today. Themes of sacrificing of one's own life for the greater good, to the power of truth to break through hurtful intentions, to how wishing for things designed to help others can have disastrous results, to what an afterlife might be like and choices we might still have to make. This collection of tales introduces the reader to the imaginary Kingdom of Imlay, a world still filled magic, mythical creatures great and small, some good and some bad. Characters, both young and old, face making decisions which will affect those they hold dear. Original and thought-provoking, these stories will stimulate the intellect and engage the imagination.

Click here to view front cover.  Click here to view illustrations.  Click here to view back cover. A Word Before (Page 7) Tale 01—"The River Keeper" (Page 13) Tale 02—"The Morning Song" (Page 51) Tale 03—"A Dream for a Dream" (Page 79) Tale 04—"Aurora's Ring" (Page 113) Tale 05—"The Pit of Truth" (Page 149) Tale 06—"The Day After Tomorrow" (Page 167) Tale 07—"The Innkeeper" (Page 193) "Aftermath" (Page 235) About the Author (Page 237) A Word After (Page 232) Release date is sometime in late Fall 2024. << Return to the Mindstreets Web page