Melanie: A Tale of Wonder

By Ed Benjamin

Are you ready to embark on a heartwarming journey filled with hope, inspiration, and the power of music? Allow me to introduce you toan enchanting novelette that will capture your imagination from the very first page.

 

In a world where dreams are often forgotten, the story of "Melanie" breathes new life into the power of human resilience. Set in a small town, this captivating tale revolves around a remarkable 65-year-old drifter who is involved in an accident in a North Texas town and experiences a life-changing transformation when he regains his voice temporarily.

 

Intriguingly, this newfound talent leads him to participate in a talent contest, all to help a 10-year-old girl whose father is dying.

 

As you follow the old man's extraordinary journey, you will be drawn into a world of unexpected twists and turns. Secrets unravel, and an unexpected truth emerges: the drifter may just be a legendary singer, presumed dead.

 

With each turn of the page, you'll be captivated by the magical blend of music, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams.

 

By immersing yourself in "Melanie: A Tale of Wonder," you will discover the transformative power of music and witness how it can touch the lives of those who dare to dream.

 

This heartwarming story reminds us that it's never too late to chase our passions and make a difference in the lives of others and offers a solution to a mystery.

 

Critics say this story is "The sweetest and most touching short story I have ever read." Find out for yourself.

 

If you like alternative historical fiction, you will enjoy this book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bulverde Books
• Release date: Mar 16, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386900436

Ed Benjamin

Ed Benjamin and his bride, Mary Pettit, currently live in Bulverde, Texas, “The Front Porch of the Texas Hill Country.”  Every time he drives down the hill next to his property, he is treated to a panoramic view of the Hill Country of Texas.  They have lived here 19 years as of July 2018 and love it. Ed’s folks were moving from Oklahoma City to rural Alabama just before he was born.  His mother intended for him to be born in her hometown of York, Alabama, but nature intervened, and he became an ‘Okie’ instead.  He did get to Alabama seven days later and grew up in Birmingham and York, Alabama.  When he was 14, his family moved to Greensboro, North Carolina.  After college, he joined the United States Air Force and spent 27 years supervising people who fixed airplanes, establishing technical training programs, and helping procure major weapons systems for the Air Force. After he retired from the Air Force, he started and still operates a one-person business helping companies prepare proposals to get business with the government. He states, “I like to write and am in the mode of experimenting more with self-publishing and putting myself out there in various forms of fiction and nonfiction.” He is the author of “Harry’s War” – a long short story in eBook form available in most eBook venues.  Victory in battle and defeat in peace, and these other publications: Mar: A Harry Miles Redemption Story - a story about an Iranian fighter pilot who uses deception to achieve air-to-air combat victories; and “Cash in on the Obama $5 Trillion Spending Plan: How to make large amounts of money by conducting business with or receiving grants from federal, state, and local governments,” a simple, easy-to-understand guide for very small businesses to learn about the various ways to conduct business with federal, state, or local governments.  He invites you to visit his website at EdBenjaminBooks.com where he has a blog and you can learn about his pending projects.

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