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

Readers' Favorite has awarded The Black Cap of Darlene Nightingale a Five Star review Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite Robert E. Kearns’s short story, The Black Cap of Darlene Nightingale, has all that a good old western yarn requires - a fascinating plot, a battle between good and evil, the struggles to tame the wild west, and so much more. The story is told in narrative form, much like the storytellers of old. It’s a legend that will have the reader

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

From Amazon in paperback and kindle editions - Words of a Feather A beautiful collection of short stories and poems from master story teller, Robert E. Kearns Other titles from the author include, Ossuary, Embers, A Donnybrook Affair, Carnivore, Freedom is For the Few, Lost and Found and may more.

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

New Title from Robert E. Kearns - Thou Shalt Not Covet In Kindle and Audiobook editions. On the frost-kissed streets of Waterford in winter, Reggie Power, a reserved accountant plagued by arthritis and a history of romantic failures, finds his heart ensnared by the enchanting Delilah Phelan. Her radiant beauty and effortless charm awaken a longing he thought had long since departed. But the captivating Delilah is married, and Reggie’s growing obsession threatens to unravel hi

A Midnight Call to Monto now has a Five Star review from Readers' Favorite Link to full review here: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-midnight-call-to-monto I love the way Robert E. Kearns writes and his style of writing. His short stories are the best because he is able to encapsulate the lives of his characters in the minimum number of pages and ensure that the reader gets the best reading experience out of it. This is perhaps my favorite story by Kearns and this

Readers' Favorite today awarded my short story 'A Place of Rest' a Five Star editorial review: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-place-of-rest "Robert E. Kearns is a brilliant writer and he has a gift for writing some of the best short stories I have ever read. He has a way with words that will transport you into the story with the characters and make you live their lives. Even with a limited number of pages, Kearns was able to convey something very special about Tu

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