The Heart of Twistown

by Alpert L Pine

Overview

Twistown may well be the poorest neighborhood in Neon City, and yet it continues to be burdened by an influx of refugees, and an uncaring government - the Neon City Authority.

Now tragic circumstances have resulted in the death of Mama Sheena, a loved and respected elder of the neighborhood. Dav and Sam, just returned to Twistown and faced with this upsetting news, find themselves becoming further embroiled in an increasingly dangerous situation. A second death follows, and everything seems to be leading inexorably to a showdown between the people of the neighborhood and the armed officers of the Neon City Authority. But will either side back down?

A Science Fiction short story of 8500 words with themes relevant to todasy and to the ever-increasing militarization of police forces around the world.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940153027593
Publisher:	Alpert L Pine
Publication date:	05/17/2016
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	142 KB

About the Author

Alpert L Pine lives and writes in a small cabin, off the grid, in the Northwest United States. Once per week, he treks to the nearest town on foot—rain, snow or shine—and spends the day transferring his material into a digital format, with the help of the kindly librarians whom he has befriended. When he's not writing, he spends much of his time with a metal detector, looking for a rumored Templar treasure which is said to be buried somewhere nearby. To date, he's found a few nails, an old Liberty head penny, and a strange amulet. For free stories, news about past and future releases, and more, visit his website: AlpertLPine.com