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 Fergal Kane arrives in the seminary of Cloisters to begin his studies for the priesthood. There he learns of a sordid past which attracts him to a seldom used quarter of the ancient building. Obsession, Guilt and Deadly Consequences arise for the young man at the heart of this story. Another marvelous and haunting tale from award winning author Robert E. Kearns Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084M

A new short story - The Cries of Manor Lannigan is available from the Kindle store. Also on Kindle Unlimited: On the night of a storm,...

I've just published a new short story on Amazon: A Retrospective Trip Down Tourniquet Lane Tourniquet Lane and its cottage enter the...