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Spindrift
Spindrift usually refers to spray, particularly the spray blown from cresting waves during a gale. This spray, which "drifts" in the direction of the gale, is one of the characteristics of a wind speed of 8 Beaufort and higher at sea.
Stories are like waves, slowly building and coming in toward the shore. In a book series, the waves build one upon the next, and for each wave there is the spindrift, the bits of story that build around those big books, but have no real place within them. These stories are the spindrift of the Exit Unicorns series.
Spindrift- Caught in a fierce storm off the coast of Ireland, Brian Riordan is shipwrecked with a mysterious young man on a timeless island.
Another Man's Country- Ireland of the 1920s, a time of rebellion and brother fighting against brother. Brendan Riordan, a leader in the Irish Republican Brotherhood, is at the center of the conflict and caught between the love of a woman and dedication to his country. Terence McGinty, 'the brother of his soul, if not his blood' is right there beside him, seeing the events of his war-torn country and counting the cost to them all.
Grain by Grain- A glimpse of the two young Riordan boys-- a misbehaving Casey and a curious Patrick--seen through the eyes of their father, Brian.
Athalia's Shoes- A pair of red shoes and a story that has been waiting to be told for three decades. This is the tale of the mysterious Russian Jew, Yevgena, and her life through a world war, through loss, love and tragedy, and the ultimate phoenix-like nature of the human soul.
And as a special bonus- A sneak peek of the first chapter of book four of the Exit Unicorns series, In the Country of Shadows.
Stories are like waves, slowly building and coming in toward the shore. In a book series, the waves build one upon the next, and for each wave there is the spindrift, the bits of story that build around those big books, but have no real place within them. These stories are the spindrift of the Exit Unicorns series.
Spindrift- Caught in a fierce storm off the coast of Ireland, Brian Riordan is shipwrecked with a mysterious young man on a timeless island.
Another Man's Country- Ireland of the 1920s, a time of rebellion and brother fighting against brother. Brendan Riordan, a leader in the Irish Republican Brotherhood, is at the center of the conflict and caught between the love of a woman and dedication to his country. Terence McGinty, 'the brother of his soul, if not his blood' is right there beside him, seeing the events of his war-torn country and counting the cost to them all.
Grain by Grain- A glimpse of the two young Riordan boys-- a misbehaving Casey and a curious Patrick--seen through the eyes of their father, Brian.
Athalia's Shoes- A pair of red shoes and a story that has been waiting to be told for three decades. This is the tale of the mysterious Russian Jew, Yevgena, and her life through a world war, through loss, love and tragedy, and the ultimate phoenix-like nature of the human soul.
And as a special bonus- A sneak peek of the first chapter of book four of the Exit Unicorns series, In the Country of Shadows.
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 27, 2013
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November 3, 2020
Heartbreakingingly wonderful
I’ve read the series and the characters have stayed with me like friends I know well. This extra book is a special treat to meet characters that are central to the books but not really present. Beautifully written
I’ve read the series and the characters have stayed with me like friends I know well. This extra book is a special treat to meet characters that are central to the books but not really present. Beautifully written
March 4, 2017
LOVED IT!
These few background stories only made the characters become more real to me. Characters I already loved,
I love even more now.
These few background stories only made the characters become more real to me. Characters I already loved,
I love even more now.
June 1, 2017
Really enjoyed getting more background on many of the characters in the Exit Unicorn series. I will now begin the fourth in the series with renewed enthusiasm!
May 20, 2018
Amazing
More great stories, about my favorite group of friends/family.
Ms. Brandner your writing is beautiful, your characters just so wonderful,it brings me to tears
More great stories, about my favorite group of friends/family.
Ms. Brandner your writing is beautiful, your characters just so wonderful,it brings me to tears
January 20, 2019
Wonderful!
I’ve finished all 4 books and realized there was also this one. What a great find, and a must read if you loved these books as much as I did.
I’ve finished all 4 books and realized there was also this one. What a great find, and a must read if you loved these books as much as I did.
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June 1, 2019Loved it!
December 25, 2013
I really loved this collection of short stories based on characters from the Exit Unicorns series. I enjoyed getting to know Brian and Brendan Riordan and seeing a bit of Casey and Patrick as young boys. Yevgena's story was so heartbreaking and beautiful. The sneak peek of the next book was awesome. I have missed these characters so much and I just can't wait to see what happens next.
February 2, 2014
Unicorns series
This is a wonderful series, filled with the beauty and struggles of Ireland, stretching over several generations. It is filled with poetry and color and endear you to it's characters.
This is a wonderful series, filled with the beauty and struggles of Ireland, stretching over several generations. It is filled with poetry and color and endear you to it's characters.
January 19, 2014
Nice little companion to Exit Unicorns. Always enjoy Cindy's writing!
December 10, 2013
loved it!
March 28, 2014
Well it was pretty short but it did help by giving a peek into the next novel. Hope the next book comes out soon cause i really enjoyed it.
April 5, 2016
re-read
April 10, 2015
Wonderful as always!!
Beautifully written. Love the depths of the characters and their transformations. Can't wait for the next book to come out!!
Beautifully written. Love the depths of the characters and their transformations. Can't wait for the next book to come out!!
March 21, 2016
Heart Wrenching
The more pages I read in the Exit Unicorn Series the more I realise what a great storyteller Cindy Brandner is.
The more pages I read in the Exit Unicorn Series the more I realise what a great storyteller Cindy Brandner is.
April 27, 2016
Great story
Loved reading this book that is really the back story of how it all began for the Riordian family and how it shaped the next generation.
Loved reading this book that is really the back story of how it all began for the Riordian family and how it shaped the next generation.
June 8, 2016
Short stories
I have loved reading the Exit Unicorn series and enjoyed these peeks into these moments not incorporated into the series. I am anxious for the next book...
I have loved reading the Exit Unicorn series and enjoyed these peeks into these moments not incorporated into the series. I am anxious for the next book...
December 13, 2016
Excellent
Makes me anxious for more. I've so many questions. What is happening, was this book before Country of Shadows? How do I know?
Makes me anxious for more. I've so many questions. What is happening, was this book before Country of Shadows? How do I know?
April 18, 2017
I very much enjoyed reading all of this series. Very good writer. I will look for more of her book in the future. I would recommend these books to anyone the loves history.
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