Phineas O'Hanlon, a mariner entangled with the local triad "Three Finger Tang" during the chaotic aftermath of The Second Opium War, faced a harrowing encounter with the living dead twelve years ago. This traumatic experience shapes his life as he navigates the treacherous waters of survival and the consequences of his past actions in a world where danger lurks both from the supernatural and the criminal underbelly.
Following a life-changing brain aneurysm in 2018, Andrew Davie redirected his path from teaching to pursuing a career as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Motivated by a desire to support others in their recovery from similar experiences, he returned to the classroom, this time as a student, embracing a new mission to help those in need.
The collection features informal essays that delve into diverse experiences, such as attending the Macau Grand Prix and personal reflections on recovering from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Andrew Davie blends humor and insight, offering readers a unique perspective on life's unexpected challenges and adventures.
The book evokes a sense of unease and tension through subtle, everyday moments that hint at something amiss. It explores themes of memory and anxiety, capturing the unsettling feeling of forgetting something important. The imagery of a disrupted evening and a flat note in music highlights the fragility of perfection and the lurking presence of dread in ordinary life.
Set against the gritty backdrop of Hell's Kitchen, the story follows Herb Lawson, a Vietnam veteran who struggles to reintegrate into civilian life. As he embarks on a new career as an apprentice jeweler, he becomes entangled with a dangerous loan shark, leading to high-stakes gambling and escalating tensions. The narrative explores themes of survival, the challenges of adjusting after war, and the dark allure of risk in a tough urban environment.
Set in the aftermath of the second opium war in Southeast Asia, the story follows Declan Malcolm, a newly elected captain tasked with leading a crew through perilous waters. As they navigate the high seas, they must safeguard valuable goods for the local triad leader, Three-Finger Tang, facing challenges that test their resolve and loyalty.
Confucius once wrote that those who travel down the path of revenge should dig two graves; one for their enemy, and one for themselves. The characters in this book do not abide by that suggestion. Whether it's the result of greed, rage, or romance gone wrong, the characters in this collection are all driven by the need for retribution. Rather than burn them up, their vengeance keeps them warm. The time periods and settings range from the height of the Great Depression to the 21st century. A lot may have changed since... except the bureaucratic desire for revenge. This is the large print edition of A Bureaucratic Desire For Revenge, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.