Pins and Needles: Santiago de Compostela – many paths, one destination

by Declan J Cassidy

ISABEL... A stone’s throw from Santiago de Compostela’s towering cathedral Isabel's marriage hangs by a thread as her husband plots the ultimate betrayal. ANGELA... Only silence has kept the blackness at bay since the day the policeman called to say that Daddy was dead. But Angela is about to suffer another loss. MARK... In a desperate attempt to shed half his body weight, Mark is walking the Camino de Santiago before his online girlfriend discovers that his social media profile pictures are digitally doctored. FR DELUCCI... Just hours behind Mark, the priest has also set out upon the Way. What he experiences in the days ahead will either renew his commitment to the Church or see him abandon it for good. THE VAGABUNDO... Meanwhile, on a bridge spanning the mighty River Minho – the natural border separating Portugal from Spain – a tramp is about to make a discovery. Pins and Needles is a tale of turning points upon Spain's ancient and mystical Camino de Santiago. Declan J Cassidy is a multi-award winning Irish film maker and writer. He is best known for his short film “Whatever Turns You On” which qualified for the Oscars© in 2010 having won ‘best film’ prizes at film festivals around the world. His academic studies include Spanish and Italian language and culture at Trinity College, Dublin.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2017

Reviews

[Fiona Ashe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed ‘Pins and Needles’ by Declan Cassidy. I found the characters’ dilemmas fascinating and there were plenty of unexpected twists to make their journeys more challenging. The story delves into darker territory than I expected, which made the book all the more compelling. I became totally engaged in the emotional moments as characters struggled to make choices that would define their future. A very well-written book!

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this one a no-thank-you helping and it hooked me. I ended up really enjoying it!
And as a bonus, I feel very inspired to finally walk the Camino!! I’ve always thought about it but now I am officially adding it to my goal list :)