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The three lands of the immortals have never known of each other, but now they are all at war. A fourth land, united by a prophecy of a child of no and both sexes, has started its invasion. Many immortals are dead and the rest are unprepared for what is coming. But there are three immortals, one from each land, who have become involved. One just wants to protect her child. One wants to learn everything he can about this new threat. And one wants revenge. And as all three come together, so do the forces arrayed against them.

A world of immortals living among humans. Anyone may be immortal, but there is no way to know until you die. If you are one of the very lucky few, you will live an endless life of pleasure and power, considered to be a god. Only decapitation and the rapid separation of body and head for a few days can kill an immortal. In the southlands, a common soldier dies and is reborn and is inducted into the world of the immortals. But the Empire has become decadent, and what he discovers there will shock him. 

British-trained Norwegian intelligence agent, Tore Haugland, is a jøssing - a patriot - sent to a fishing village on Norway’s west coast to set up a line to receive weapons and agents from England via the “Shetland Bus". Posing as a deaf fisherman, his mission is complicated when he falls in love with Anna Fromme, a German widow. Accused of betraying her husband, she has a young daughter and secrets of her own. 

Sensory deprivation takes on a new meaning when you let the darkness completely consume your senses of sight, sound, touch and smell, leaving you with the bitter taste of the encroaching darkness. And you'll be surprised what you find lurking there just beneath the surface and the cold, clear light of day.

If you go into the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise! Bumps in the Night collects four short stories perfect for either sharing around a campfire or reading while on a sleepover.