Magic Reality Theme of New Book

The award winning author of Tears and Tales has written three novelettes contained in The Horse with the Golden Mane. All three stories are based on true events in the author’s life and build to captivating conclusions. In Eric, a Jewish holocaust survivor befriends an abandoned Doberman pincher and fights for the life of his friend when the animal is near-dead. And in Taj, a favorite race horse is claimed and the owner searches to find him as well as to rebuild a broken relationship with his daughter. In the process, he meets a young, but mature wheelchair-bound child who lights the way.

In the keynote story, The Horse with the Golden Mane, the main character delves into the fantasy world of magic reality and strains to keep alive the wife he loves who abandoned him for a career. At times, he wonders if she really existed at all. In a conclusion sure to enthrall and entice, this story will keep the reader on the cutting edge right to its compelling finish.

All the stories are masterfully written and based on true events and real people. They will appeal to a wide audience of readers from those who love animals to those who love romance and adventure. A potpourri of thrilling and heartwarming stories that is truly awesome with an after word that will raise goose bumps where they shouldn’t be.

Mr. Vassallo is a Kentucky resident and cancer survivor who turned to writing to combat post -operative depression. His first book, Tears and Tales, has earned three awards for best book. The Horse with the Golden Mane is sure to win awards as it enters the contest world.

Autographed copies can be purchased from KDP, Box 105,KY 40423, or www.krazyduck.com (paypal), email to Russ@krazyduck.com , and if ordered from these sources, shipping and taxes are included in the price. The Horse with the Golden Mane can also be purchased at www.Amazon.com and local bookstores . For interviews or speaking engagements call the author at 606-787-2571.

Publish date March 11,2007
ISBN 978-0-9776739 1 9
LC 9 780977 673919
Retail $18.00
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