Title:
By Fate's Hand

Author:
Marilynn Byerly
Katherine Grill
Candice Kohl
Judith Hershner
Bonnie Hamre
Lucy Grijalva
Anita Gunnufson
& Alice Gaines
Chambers

Published By:
ImaJinn books

ISBN #:
1-893896-20-X

Release Date:
June 2004

Format:
Electronic
& Paper

By Fate's Hand is a collection of short tales throughout the ages from the far distant past to the far distant future. Each story contains a golden needle blessed with magical properties by the Fates themselves.

The Gift: Prologue & Epilogue by Marilynn Byerly –This is the story of the Fates and the needle they bless with their power.

Galiene’s Needle by Katherine Grill- 450 AD Britain -King Arthur's fallen knights must find a reason to lay down their arms.

The Eye of the Beholder by Candice Kohl- England 1160 -A lady saves the 'Saxon beast' betrothed to her younger, more beautiful half sister.

The Christening Gown by Judith Hershner- 1694 New England- A motherless infant and widower find comfort and peace in the form of a servant girl.

All That Glitters by Bonnie Hamre- 1853 Oregon Trail - Newlyweds learn what they really need to survive in a cruel new world.

The Golden Hours by Lucy Grijalva- California 1943- A war time attraction between a grieving woman and her fiancé’s buddy.

Ebony and Ivory by Anita Gunnufson- California 1953- Fear causes a rift between for an interracial couple.

Sleepless Beauty by Marilynn Byerly-N.C 2040- Computer induced fairytale dreams help a woman find the truth behind her insomnia.

The Homecoming by Alice Gaines Chambers-N.Hemisphere 2500- An artist uses an ancient tapestry for clues to help choose between her future on a new primitive planet or remain alone and safe in her present controlled world.

By Fate's Hand is a fascinating collection of short stories with the needle as the interwoven thread connecting them throughout time. Each of these stories is a unique well formed tale and would stand well on its own. I truly enjoyed this collection. My favorites being- "The Eye of the Beholder," a timeless tale of finding the beauty within yourself and others, "The Christening Gown," a tender young woman with a healing heart, who loves another's child as her own, and "Sleepless Beauty" a witty tale of induced dream therapy with a hilarious fairy tale twist.By Fate's Hand has something for everyone, check it out!



Reviewed by: Johnna