Patrick Penland

Narcissus Spurned: Lest the Pool Stir, Unnoticed Patrick Penland

The honeymoon fulfillment to the love story of a young couple as they begin family life and contend with occupational demands. All too soon, tragically, fate entangles them in the socio-political upheavals of the early 21st century. Marital bliss is shattered. Edna is murdered by goon squads in the pillage of a new world order. Surviving brutal torture, temptations ravage Bill with blasphemy and despairtempered only by the residual strength of nuptial happiness. Eventually his psyche finds resurrection, self-fortified for reconciliation and forgiveness never possible before Edna's sacrifice.