5 Short Story Gems

5 SHORT STORY GEMS is a compendium of short stories written by New Zealand author Lance Morcan and published by Sterling Gate Books in 2019/2020. The stories, which have also been released as standalone Kindle ebooks, are aimed at lovers of thrillers, adventure, romance and historical fiction. Details follow... ONCE WERE BROTHERS - Life will never be the same for young Benjamin Thomas after disaffected Maoris abduct his identical twin brother in this moving short story adventure set in Nineteenth Century New Zealand. Mr. 100% - When New York defense lawyer Madison 'Mr. 100%' Harley secures a Not Guilty verdict for a client who confides that he is guilty of the ghastly crimes he was accused of, he sets out to ensure that justice is done. A GLADIATOR'S LOVE - In this short story set in Ancient Rome, dashing Greek gladiator Leonidas is one fight away from winning his freedom. Throughout his trials he is sustained by the love of Fatuma, a beautiful gladiatrix. THE LAST TASMANIAN TIGER - Outdoorsman Charlie Truganini can't believe his eyes when on a trip into Tasmania's wilderness he sees a Tasmanian tiger - a carnivorous marsupial considered by most Australians to be extinct. BROOKLYN BANKSTER - After ageing hippy Bill Hogan is taken hostage during a bank heist in Brooklyn, his captors demand a million-dollar ransom for his safe return. The problem is no-one knows who the hell Bill Hogan is. Does he even exist?