Five Star Review from Readers' Favorite for A Retrospective Trip Down Tourniquet Lane by Robert E. Kearns Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite A Retrospective Trip Down Tourniquet Lane by Robert E. Kearns unfolds through a series of letters and visits between two cousins, Henry and Lucy, who reconnect over a mysterious old cottage in rural Ireland. What begins as a simple exchange of pleasantries soon becomes an exploration of memory, history, and superstition. A

Readers' Favorite Five Star Review for The Lodger by Robert E. Kearns Reviewed by Bryone Peters for Readers' Favorite The Lodger by Robert E. Kearns is about a recently graduated woman, Alice Foley, who accepts a position in Dublin. The trouble was finding suitable accommodation there. Her friends warned her that it might be a nightmare. Alice struggles for a while but eventually finds an accommodation to her liking. The rental price is cheaper than most other places. She fou

Readers' Favorite today awarded my story, U.S.S. Tenacity, a Five Star review: "U.S.S. Tenacity is a spooky story that left me scratching my head. I was intrigued from the first page. Robert E. Kearns is a gifted writer because he made me question my sanity. The logical part of my brain was telling me that everything was a coincidence, but a superstitious voice in my head was persuading me that the ship was haunted. I loved the mystery of it all. I recommend you read this boo

Readers' Favorite today awarded a Five Star review to An Alternate Romance "An Alternate Romance explores the depths of human loneliness with almost frightening frankness. Robert E. Kearns describes the conditions of Purcell's everyday life in great detail, making us wonder how someone could be contented with a life like this. For me, inner distress is skillfully shown by the gifted author. The fact that Purcell has enough money to renovate his home but doesn't want to spend

New Story: An Alternate Romance by Robert E. Kearns In the heart of rural Ireland, where winter’s chill seeps into both the home and the soul, Patrick Purcell lives a solitary life in his antiquated nineteenth-century farmhouse. A man of routine, tethered to a meat processing plant and haunted by the specter of a lonely retirement, Purcell finds solace in the flicker of his television screen. But then a mysterious encounter shatters his isolated existence. One stormy night, a

New Story: U.S.S. Tenacity - Available in Kindle and Audiobook editions Now with a Five Star review from Readers' Favorite In the shadow of World War II, the U.S.S. Tenacity emerges from the Baltimore shipyards. Soon, however, it appears to be a cursed vessel, plagued by inexplicable accidents, faulty welds, and a sinister aura that defies explanation. For young Irish immigrant Robert "Robbie" Larkin Jr., serving aboard this ill-fated ship becomes a descent into a nightmare w

Readers' Favorite today awarded A Ghost for the Holy Five Stars Bathed in the glow of an eerie ambiance, A Ghost for the Holy by Robert E. Kearns is a haunting and unforgettable short story. From the start, a spooky aura suffuses the tale, creating an uneasy and apprehensive atmosphere that pervades throughout the plot. Brimming with contrast and conflict, the plot's suspense and drama build, ultimately coming to an abrupt and shocking conclusion. Fascinated by the shiver-ind

New to Kindle and Audiobook- A Ghost for The Holy by Robert E. Kearns Now with Five Stars from Readers' Favorite Beneath the dew-covered fields of Ireland’s sunniest county lies Cloisters, an ancient seminary built from the ruins of a cursed abbey. Here, eighteen-year-old Fergal Kane arrives to train as a priest. But the hallowed halls of this former monastery, scarred by the blood of slain monks and defiled by other nefarious activities, harbor secrets that whisper in the sh

Reader's Favorite today awarded The Cries of Manor Lannigan a Five Star review "What a haunting, beautifully written story by Robert Kearns. I can’t imagine how miserable Alice’s life must have been, despite the attempts she made for a happier one. Lord Lannigan is a charming host who will not turn away strangers in need. Reilly is a pleasant, easy-going person. I found the writing format a bit old-fashioned, but still easily understood with great visuals. Its conclusion was

New from Robert E. Kearns - The Cries of Manor Lannigan Now with a Five Star review from Readers' Favorite On a stormy November night, weary traveler Reilly seeks refuge from a relentless downpour. Soon, he stumbles upon the grand yet eerie Manor Lannigan. Welcomed by the enigmatic Lord Lannigan, Reilly is drawn into a world of haunting hospitality and chilling secrets. As the fire crackles and brandy warms, Reilly's host unveils the tragic tale of his great-grandmother. Alic