Seed by Robert E. Kearns - In Kindle and Audiobook editions In a world that is doomed to cycles of war, three rulers (A Tribal Chief, A Modern Dictator, and a Post-Apocalyptic and Self-Appointed King) grapple with their inner demons, as the seasons shift and power corrupts them. Each faces the same quandary: can destruction give rise to salvation? From blood-soaked battles to nuclear annihilation, identical choices ripple through time, shaping empires and bringing about destr

New Short Story from Robert E. Kearns In the heart of a modest Dublin housing estate, Arthur Brennan lives a life of quiet ambition, his middle-class comforts setting him apart from his neighbors. With a tailored suit and a steady job, Mr. Brennan embodies respectability. That is, until a sweltering summer night in 1977 unravels his carefully constructed world. When a fire engulfs a local business, temptation ignites, and a single reckless act sends his life into a downward s

Now with a Five Star review from Readers' Favorite In the heart of 19th-century America, Sarah Woodford’s dreams of a new life out West are forged in love and ambition, only to be shattered by tragedy and betrayal. When her beloved husband, Thomas, succumbs to illness on the perilous Oregon Trail, Sarah finds herself alone in the unforgiving wilderness; her wagon laden with their shared hopes now a target for opportunistic predators. Stripped of her possessions by a trusted c

New short story: Spitz by Robert E. Kearns At secondary school in 1980s Dublin, a narrator recounts the story of his friend, Benny Breen who is terrorized by the vice principal known as Spitz. Over five years, about the halls and classrooms, Benny is made to trail the tyrant with unfettered power. He's subjected to humiliation and put-downs. When at last Benny reveals the true extent of the happenings, his confidante is so disturbed, he concludes there remains available but o

Readers' Favorite review of The Imposters of Badington Bay Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite The Imposters of Badington Bay by Robert E. Kearns is a short yet very entertaining story. My literature professor used to say that the perfect short story is like a slice of life; no matter how you look at it, it’s complete and concise. This story is a perfect example. The story flows at a pace that keeps the plot going; my interest was built the moment Mr. Chelmsford w

I'm delighted to announce that Readers' Favorite has awarded The Pastor of Rush Springs a Five Star review. Reviewed by Kimberlee J Benart for Readers' Favorite The Pastor of Rush Springs is a short story by Robert E. Kearns. In a small rural town on a hot July day, some time after neon lights have become popular but before air conditioning is widely available, a newly arrived preacher holds an adoring congregation enthralled. The pastor’s “fire and brimstone” sermon is made

New release - Scampy's Merry Christmas by Robert E. Kearns Scampy is a new-born puppy on the Jones farm. All the animals love him even though he's a mischievous sort. He gets in everyone's way and seeks adventure every second of the day. Then one afternoon a stranger arrives and Scampy's idyllic life in the country is changed forever. His new owner, Boss, mistreats this adorable puppy with the fur of pure white, but Scampy is determined to escape. An extraordinary adventure a

New from Robert E. Kearns: A Retrospective Trip Down Tourniquet Lane Now with a Five Star review from Readers' Favorite In the rural, mist-shrouded village of Dunhill, Co. Waterford, cousins Henry and Lucy embark on a chilling journey into the past. Drawn by a mysterious cottage on the eerily named Tourniquet Lane, what begins as a nostalgic exchange of letters between the relatives unravels into a haunting exploration of a family legacy steeped in tragedy. When a broken wind

New from Robert E. Kearns - Something Called Permafrost: In the desolate, frozen tundra of the far northwest, a team of scientists ventures into the heart of an unforgiving wilderness, chasing the prospect of ancient secrets buried beneath the ice. Led by seasoned researchers and joined by eager novices, they uncover a discovery that defies time: a perfectly preserved man out of the stone age, locked in permafrost for millennia, his body and artifacts offering a tantalizing g

From Robert E. Kearns comes, Fourth of July Now with a Five Star review from Readers' Favorite In the shadow of Ireland’s Great Famine, Myles, a resilient laborer, clings to hope as hunger and despair ravage his community. With his wife, Hannah, and their infant son, he tends a fragile existence in a stone cottage, warmed only by a dwindling turf fire. But as the potato blight devastates crops and ruthless evictions tear families apart, Myles faces an unenviable choice: remai