Thirteen Confessions: Stories

By: David Corbett

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Synopsis: Thirteen beautifully wrought tales of crime, passion, and people on the brink of disaster Marybeth met Jamie at the Horn & Whistle, a neighborhood pub warm enough to keep out the chill on a bleak January day. Over a pint of stout, he won her heart with bad jokes and cynical Irish charm. Two years later, she loves him more than ever, but she can see that he&’s bracing for a fall. When everything collapses, when Jamie&’s job disappears and the house is foreclosed on and Marybeth feels death creeping into her bones, it&’s up to her to save them both—even if it means doing something that will tear them apart forever. &“Stray,&” along with the twelve additional short stories in this exquisite collection, showcases author David Corbett&’s unparalleled ability to build a life in just a few pages, and then shatter it in a single sentence. From the first confession to the thirteenth, these stories cut deep—and show no mercy.