Full Moon Shining: And Other Stories by T. A. Parmalee
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- Age Range: Young Adult
- Pub. Date: May 2001
- 185pp
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: May 2001
- Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
- Format: Paperback, 185pp
- Age Range: Young Adult
- ISBN-13: 9780738864754
- ISBN: 0738864757
Synopsis
In a state-run mental institution, reality is often subject to interpretation. Especially when seen through the eyes of the main character of Full Moon Shining. This story leads the reader into the soul of a madman — or is he? The patient allegedly committed a horrific crime, killing the two little siblings of his best friend in a senseless act of violence. However, the patient contends the murder was actually an act of self-defense. Only one man is able to unlock the truth, a mysterious recluse named Salazar who the patient talks to when he is most confused. Read this and other stories about shadows of small-town life that have lives of all their own.
Author Biography: Thomas A. Parmalee is a professional journalist who was raised in Connecticut near the Indian casinos. He currently lives in Ewing, N.J., just outside the state capitol of Trenton. He has earned a bachelor's degree from The College of New Jersey in journalism/professional writing and remains in college to pursue a degree in history. In his spare time, he entertains the thought of going to graduate school. His articles have appeared in The YB News. The College of New Jersey Magazine, and UNBOUND, an electronic magazine located at http://www.tcnj.edu/~unbound. His creative writing has appeared in The Lion's Eye, Fire II and The Siren. He has received several honors, including a scholarship from the New Jersey Press Association. Mr. Parmalee is currently a police reporter at The Times of Trenton, a daily newspaper where he is earning money for his college education.
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Full Moon Shining: And Other Storiesby Anonymous
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May 05, 2002: In FULL MOON SHINING, TA Parmalee explores our inner landscapes, tearing away the veneer of civilization to expose the 'hidden crevices?the dark spaces no one ever goes into.' In the light of the full moon, long associated with insanity or the lunatic, questions are asked regarding the most hidden recesses of the human psyche, proving nothing is ever as it seems. Indeed, in the tradition of experimental fiction, Parmalee keeps the reader guessing as to the 'truth' of each tale. Common themes bind the stories together, especially those examining questions of sanity: 'The world is crazy; that's what I think. If everybody were normal, everybody would be reacting to life's chaos in a bizarre way. . .sane people are insane and insane people are perfectly normal.' Truth becomes an elusive and impossible thing, more illusion than fact. Guilt becomes a powerful motivator, and the dark conceals that which we would prefer not to examine. Yet in the light of the full moon, the revelations are startling, eerie, and surreal. Collections of short stories are always difficult to review because they are, by nature, somewhat disjunctive. But Parmalee's voice lured me in quickly with the first two stories that work in tandem, establishing a questioning, yet fluid voice that moves smoothly from tale to tale. Even as perspectives, purpose, and characters change, the consistency of tone allowed me read, reflect, and revel in the tales in one sitting. An extraordinary collection of stories, FULL MOON SHINING comes very highly recommended.
Full Moon Shining: And Other Storiesby Anonymous
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May 21, 2001: Full Moon Shining was quite an experience to read. The writing was at times serious, other times funny, and still at other times simply horrific, but I always wanted to keep reading, which I guess is why I give it 5 stars. If you do not like to be scared, skip 'The Deer' and if you don't like reading experimental fiction that keeps you guessing about the author's message until the end of each story, then some of these stories might be frustrating. But I really enjoyed turning each page not knowing what would happen next and most of these stories (there are 10 of them) were fantastic.
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