The Whistling Sands by Math Bird
Ned Flynn has spent half of his life in jail. Now he has decided to go straight. Feared by those who have crossed him, in his mother’s eyes he can do no wrong. Yet during an ad hoc visit home, he finds her in a bad way. He feels guilty leaving her like this, but…
Ned Flynn has spent half of his life in jail. Now he has decided to go straight. Feared by those who have crossed him, in his mother’s eyes he can do no wrong. Yet during an ad hoc visit home, he finds her in a bad way. He feels guilty leaving her like this, but he needs money to do the right thing.
Then his luck changes, thanks to local businessman, Mason, who hires him to bring back his wayward wife. Yet like everything in Flynn’s life, things don’t go to plan. Not only does he fall for Mason’s wife Nia, but he’s haunted by her dead lover’s ghost.
Is Flynn losing his mind, and is Nia on his side, or is she the femme fatale everyone says she is?
About the Author
Welsh writer Math Bird, has had stories broadcast on BBC Radio 4, Radio Wales, Radio 4 Extra. His work has also appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies. Recent stories can be found in:
Plots With Guns
Plan B Mystery Anthology V
Shotgun Honey
All Due Respect Issue 7
And his Pushcart Prize nominated story ‘The Devilfish’ is available in Pulp Modern issue 9.
His psychological noir thriller THE WHISTLING SANDS is now available.
* Watch out for Math’s forthcoming crime thriller WELCOME TO HOLY HELL