The Guardian Angel

By Len Cooke

A compendium of five short tales of the bizarre and unusual including: 'The Guardian Angel', 'Jennifer', 'The Fixer', 'The Time Traveller's Folly' and 'The Friends'. Featuring the devil, alien invaders and the folly of using time travel to alter history and find a wife.

Ever wondered what becomes of your spirit when you die? Try 'The Guardian Angel'. Has anyone ever offered you a deal that sounds too good to be true? Have a read of 'The Fixer.' Ever wished that someone had not been born? Be very careful what you wish for and, before you wish for anything, read 'The Time Traveller's Folly'. Recently fallen in love with a beautiful woman? Get to know her family as well as you can and have a look at 'Jennifer', you never know what you might be getting into! Finally, whatever you do, be very, very careful of falling in love with your long-dead great, great aunt; reading 'The Friends' will explain why.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Len Cooke
• Release date: Aug 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301086085

Len Cooke

As with many writers, Len regards the art as being very much part of his DNA. After taking early retirement from his work on nuclear submarines, his passion for justice and decency led him to work as a volunteer in one of Her Majesty's Prisons and that collective experience, together with his travels to many parts of the world, has given him an unrivalled maturity, and at times, wicked sense of humour that can often be seen in his work.  

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