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:
- ...a young outcast strikes a hard bargain with the Muddy River
- ...two very different spirits find sanctuary in a historic shopping mall
- ...a space transport captain makes a difficult choice and falls headlong into the middle of a conspiracy
- ...a fallen Seelie champion is caught between his dark past and unusual mortal friends
- ...estranged lovers discover whether science or magic will save their dying Earth
- ...death is not the end, time does not always run in a straight line, and the rain blesses both mortals and fae.
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?