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    The Evolution of Mortality
    The Evolution of Mortality
    The Evolution of Mortality
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    The Evolution of Mortality

    By D. Miles Martin

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    Brady Holiday is afraid to die. He sees death in the most mundane of daily activities – slipping in the shower, falling down a flight of stairs, turning on the stove, and driving down busy thoroughfares. His wife thinks he’s crazy, but Brady likes the back roads where he is away from the danger of other drivers.

    But this particular back road snakes through death’s backyard. The Holidays are invited in for a bite, and Brady will come to understand that his fears of death are nothing compared to the truth.

    ** Includes the bonus short story "Summers' Mercy" **

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherD. Miles Martin
    Release dateSep 14, 2011
    ISBN9781452434094
    The Evolution of Mortality
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    D. Miles Martin

    D. Miles Martin is a former English teacher who now writes horror and dark fantasy. He lives near the Lake Michigan shoreline with his wife. When not fretting about comma placement, he enjoys rock climbing, volunteering, reading (of course) and a fine glass of wine.

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