A Drowning of a Nazi Spy: And Other Stories

By John Corral

The eight tightly crafted stories collected here contain deftly drawn characters, universal truths, conflict, strife, love, and, often, surprising humor. The title story, "The Drowning of a Nazi Spy," takes the reader back to World War Two and follows the narrative of a spy who falls in love with another spy during a mission. Can he persuade the other spy to leave all that double-dealing behind them and start new lives together? "I Am Not Political" is a story of tragedy in a young man's life and how he copes with it. "Clover's Mystery Man" is a humorous piece on the found life of a man after acquiring a dog. In the satirical "The Payoffs of Playing Golf," notable stakes are in play for career and deal-making. In "Antique Surprises," a young person learns much about their family history from an item in a second-hand store. "The Kept Man" finds someone anxious to renew again a relationship set aside for years for a noble cause. In "If You Had a Daughter You Would Know," a father's love for his daughter is tested. And "Native American" captures the poignant connection of someone with their Native American roots.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C1JD497Z
• ISBN13: 9798389866928
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"