
Book of the Bloodless, Volume 1
Alternative Afterlives
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Narrated by:
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Christopher Fielden
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Alison Banham
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Mark Rutterford
About this listen
A collection of humorous short stories from an award-winning author
Award-winning finalist in the short story category of the 2019 International Book Awards
Christopher Fielden is an award-winning and Amazon best-selling author. His work has been featured in books published by independent presses, established magazines, and renowned competition anthologies.
Book of the Bloodless, Volume 1: Alternative Afterlives is a collection of Chris’ short stories, many of which have won awards. Chris’ work is known for being imaginative, filled with vivid characters, and twists of fantasy. Death is the common theme, explored in a dry, humorous style.
This is the first volume of the Books of the Bloodless series. More will follow.
©2019 Christopher Fielden (P)2020 Christopher FieldenListeners also enjoyed...
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