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    Devane's Reality
    Devane's Reality
    Devane's Reality
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    Devane's Reality

    By Lane Diamond

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    How does one cope with complete and utter loneliness, living in a world occupied by one? Lawrence Steven Devane does not react well when plunged into precisely this situation.

    EXCERPT: "I yearn to meet a one-legged, one-armed, one-eyed, elderly gypsy woman who spends every waking minute singing show tunes with a voice like a howler monkey undergoing torture...."

    "I couldn't help but think of 'Where Is Everybody?', the first episode ever of the iconic American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. This is a well written, thought provoking, haunting, disturbing tale... it draws real emotion. What more can you ask?" ~ Michael Reviews

    EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a suspenseful, thrilling glance inside the mind of a man utterly alone in a world gone mad. At a bit over 3,600 words, this quick story is the perfect distraction from your daily grind. [DRM-Free]

    Included with this short story is a special 4-chapter sneak preview of "Forgive Me, Alex," the critically-acclaimed, award-winning psychological thriller novel by Lane Diamond.

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEvolved Publishing LLC
    Release dateJul 19, 2011
    ISBN9781622539499
    Devane's Reality
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    Lane Diamond

    Lane Diamond is the pen name for David Lane. He grew up in Algonquin, Illinois, where he graduated from Harry D. Jacobs High School in 1978. After a short college stint, he served in the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein AB, Germany, 1980-1982, and at Lowry AFB, Denver, CO, 1982-1983. For more, please visit his website and blog at www.LaneDiamond.com.

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      DEVANE’S REALITY

      A Short Story

      Copyright © 2011 Lane Diamond

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      ISBN (EPUB Version): 1622539494

      ISBN-13 (EPUB Version): 978-1-62253-949-9

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      Editor: D.T. Conklin

      Cover Artist: Kevin Deal

      Interior Designer: Lane Diamond

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      PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

      At the end of this short story of slightly more than 3,600 words, you will find a 4-chapter Special Sneak Preview of the author’s first novel, Forgive Me, Alex. We provide this as a free extra service, and you should in no way consider it a part of the price you paid, if any, for this short story. We hope you will both appreciate and enjoy the opportunity. Thank you.

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      eBook License Notes:

      You may not use, reproduce or transmit in any manner, any part of this book without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations used in critical articles and reviews, or in accordance with federal Fair Use laws. All rights are reserved.

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only; it may not be resold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, please return to your eBook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Disclaimer:

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or the author has used them fictitiously.

      Books by Lane Diamond

      TONY HOOPER

      Book 1: Forgive Me, Alex

      Book 2: The Devil’s Bane [Coming Soon]

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      SHORT STORIES

      Devane’s Reality

      Paradox

      Well-Suited Sentry

      Wind Tunnel

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      www.LaneDiamond.com

      What Others Are Saying about FORGIVE ME, ALEX:

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      Lane Diamond has succeeded in bringing to the surface the dark and horrifying mind of a psychotic serial killer while at the same time bringing forth the desperate need for humanity and justice for the victims and their families. I highly recommend this for its powerful and gripping story line. You will be held in a spell that will keep you wanting more and find yourself totally drawn in. ~ The Kindle Book Review

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      Okay, I chose to review this one because there were elements of the story that reminded me of Dexter. I'm a fan of both the show and the book and wanted to see if this story could possibly hold up next to Jeff Lindsey's tale of a serial killer who kills other serial killers. It does! And then some.... ~ Mary Ann Loesch

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      "Forgive Me, Alex is a fascinating psychological read! It kind of feels like the story behind an episode of Criminal Minds." ~ Leahgonz

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      "Methodically thorough, this book came together like a well-crafted puzzle. The word choice, though coarse, is meaningful and eloquent. The switching points

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