Michael Merriam's diverse stories unfold where the faery realm intersects with the mundane world of the Twin Cities, in the spacefaring future of exploration and adventure, and in a mythical land of sorcery and danger. Here you will find tales of adventure, horror, enchantment, humor, tragedy, and romance where:

Cover art by Catherine Deziel
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Technical Details: Printed Trade Paperback. 392 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, cream interior paper
(60# weight), black and white interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-color exterior ink.

To purchase a copy you need only click on the Lulu link above.

If you would like a personalized copy, you can click on the "Make a Donation" button by the navigation menu and buy it directly from me using your paypal account. The book costs $18.95 plus $3.95 for shipping in the United States, making the total $22.90.

Please also send me an email at mmerriamATgmailDOTcom with your shipping information and inscription text if you want something more than a signature.

For international orders, please email me with your address, and I can work out the cost of shipping.

If you are local in the Twin Cities and would like to buy a copy of Shimmers & Shadows, let me know and I'll arrange a time and place to meet with you for the hand-off. Why should locals pay for shipping?