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Location: United Kingdom
Member Since: April 11, 2012

Ray Kingfisher

Biography

Ray Kingfisher is the successful author of many prize-winning short stories, the best of which have been gathered together and reworked for inclusion in 'Tales of Loss and Guilt', a diverse collection ranging from thrillers to comedies to dramas.

His debut novel is 'Matchbox Memories', a bittersweet comedy drama dealing with Alzheimer's disease, estranged families, and long hidden secrets.
(Yes, you did read that right - a comedy about Alzheimer's disease.)
*** See the independent 10/10 review for Matchbox Memories at review-world:
http://www.review-world.co.uk/2012/11/matchbox-memories-ray-kingfisher-book.html.

His second novel is Slow Burning Lies - A Dark Psychological Thriller which has had many five-star ratings on Amazon.

In May 2013 he released his third, a comedy called 'Easy Money'.

All of the above four books are currently only available on Amazon Kindle. He is now busy developing a novel based on The Lucky One.

He writes part time (until someone gives him a break or he retires/dies) and lives in Hampshire, UK.

He welcomes any feedback (positive or negative) his readers might wish to leave at:
raykingfisher@gmail.com

Books

The Lucky One by Ray Kingfisher
Price: Free! 3820 words. Published on July 22, 2012. Fiction.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
A Prize Winning Short Story. An elderly woman is haunted by memories of her escape from the holocaust. But how reliable are painful memories that have been kept at bay for nearly sixty years? And at her time of life, what exactly is she searching for?

Fourth Impressions by Ray Kingfisher
Price: Free! 3560 words. Published on April 22, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Dusk. A teenage girl waits impatiently at a filling station, studying each new customer, choosing the moment. But what is she waiting for? What’s her angle? She sees a tired car pull up. She sees a middle-aged woman with a friendly smile step out. She sees her chance. But are the girl’s first impressions right? Find out in this twisting comic drama of just over 3,000 words.

Guilt's Beady Eye by Ray Kingfisher
Price: Free! 3900 words. Published on April 11, 2012. Fiction.
Winner of the Writers' Forum Fiction Competition. We all like to think we would never break the law, but how far would you go to protect the one you love if you thought there were no legal alternatives? In this gritty thriller, a responsible mother has a very real dilemma to deal with, and finds her conscience swayed by an unlikely ally. A Short Story of approx 3,500 words.

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