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OUROBOROS by Michael Kelly & Carol Weekes (Digital Edition)

The Great Wyrm Ouroboros – the ceaseless cycle of destruction and renewal.

     In a small coastal town, an ancient force stirs, drawn by the cumulative power of life and death, grief and sorrow, and, ultimately, endless love.

     Ouroboros -- life out of death.

     Tom Christiansen’s wife of 35-years, Dolly, is dead. His world suddenly shattered, Tom takes refuge in his house to grieve and reflect. Tom’s thin veil of reality and fantasy begins to crack and slip. He hears things: the rusty creak of the backyard swing; the tap of tiny feet from an upstairs room.   And he sees things, as well: a small rubber ball bouncing slowly down the stairs; birds like silent sentinels on electrical wires; a strange little pig-tailed girl suddenly appearing in his yard. And what is that mysterious figure lying in the upstairs bed that he used to share with his beloved wife?

     Ouroboros -- a new cycle has begun.

     Tom’s long-time neighbors, and dearest friends, Mick and Robbie Hamlin begun to glimpse strange behavior from grief-stricken Tom. They witness dinner place-settings for two. They hear hushed conversations from the old house, as if Tom is speaking to himself, as if he isn’t alone. There is a pale little girl in the backyard, swinging ceaselessly. And something is rustling in the bushes, peering out from the undergrowth with inquisitive eyes.

     Ouroboros -- the end is just the beginning.

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SKU	SKU19372
Store:	Bloodletting Books
Author:	Michael Kelly & Carol Weekes
Publisher:	Arcane Wisdom
Edition:	Limited Edition
Release Date:	November 30, 2009
Page Count:	225
Print Run:	150
Cover Artist:	Vincent Chong
Price:	$55.00
Reward Points:	55

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Author: William C. Rasmussen
Ouroboros by Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes is a true diamond-in-the-rough! It's a very good tale that could have been great, but for some judicious editing in the second of this three part gothic ghost story. Don't get me wrong--this is a fine, poignant, chilling, sad and melancholic tale of love leading to obsession and madness (but is it madness if the ghosts are real??). It's just that the first part of this book is told from the first person perspective of the concerned next-door neighbor of the grieving widower, and the second part is told from the progressively delusional perspective of the grieving widower himself before reverting to the neighbor's perspective again for the concluding third part. The problem to me is that the widower's part is too rambling, convoluted and redundant (that darned snake appears waaayyy too many times!? for one) and left me confused for almost the entire 100 pages. The neighbor's perspective is much more lucid and understandable and provides a coherent chronology of what's going on throughout this novel.
Another annoyance thruout the book was the amount of typos that were prevalent, especially through the misuse of the word "its" when used possessively rather than as a contraction. It just bugged me.
Overall this is a really fine piece of writing that could have been much better. Of course, the book itself is gorgeous, from the two-toned cover, soft binding, beautiful art courtesy of Vince Chong and easy-to-read large print, Larry Roberts couldn't have done any better for the price!
Highly recommended but for some minor quibbles!!!

Author: adam hartley
Ouroboros pronounced or-rob-or-rus

Definition: a circular symbol of a snake or dragon devouring its tail, standing for infinity or wholeness; also written uroboros or {Ouroboros]

Before reading this magnificent tale of love, death, live, despair, hope, dreams and the cycling of life, I had never heard this word before. This novel is brilliant, thought provoking and just out right nerve wracking at times. What I have read within it's pages, will haunt my mind and touch my heart forever.

Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes have crafted a tale of the ages in this Masterpiece. This work of art, sculpted through beautiful poetry like literature. They will take you on a wild and emotional ride through the eyes of two old men. Both longing for that person who has slipped just out of their reach.

Tom Christiansen has just lost his beautiful and loving wife Dolly. He cannot fathom how or why this has happened to him. Why he must be in this pit of despair that he's been thrown into. All he wants is his Dolly back, but she is gone. Or is she? Strange things have been happening to Tom lately, and he's not so sure he's alone anymore.

Mick Hamlin (husband to Robbie Hamlin) is a bit too nosy for is own good, but he loves and cherishes his long time friend and neighbor Tom. Since Tom's wife passed, Mick has been noticing some very odd things occurring in and around Tom's home. Things that outright boggle his mind and have him question his own sanity. Mick will go to any lengths necessary to ensure the friendship he so cherishes will stay intact. But before Mick knows it, he has bit off a bit more than he can swallow.

It may sound like I'm over hyping this novel to you, but I'm not. I had no idea really what to expect from this book even after reading the synopsis. What I got was a ghost story that has left me chilled. It has been years since I've read anything that actually sent chills down my spine and reduced me to tears. That's right I said tears. The beginning of the third part in this book actually had me crying because it makes you think about the things in life that you cherish.

Read this book is all I can say. It is amazing. The production from Arcane Wisdom (Larry Roberts) is well worth the price. And if for whatever reason you cannot afford it, there's always the digital. Just read it! You won't regret it!