Claws, A Hebridean Mystery BY MICHAEL J WEAVER (AKA MIKE)
Claws is a grown-up children's story, or a children's story for grown ups. The tale is all based on a bedtime story I used to tell my children when they were small, inspired by a picture which hung on my bedroom wall. It's still there today! So here's the plot...
Iona is a shy, bright nine year old girl with few friends and a father who has become over protective since the death of his wife. The enigmatic Hamish is an old fisherman who lives alone on a small island in the loch - with just a feisty and mischievous terrier called Vorrey for company.
The isles of Inishmae have a reputation for strange goings on - and when lobsters which Hamish has sold to Inishmae’s celebrated restaurant attack its famous chef, a series of bizarre and mysterious events begin.
All this is no surprise to Iona - who has been hearing and seeing weird things herself. But why do the shellfish start to disappear? Sabotage? Who is the strange oriental cyclist holidaying on the islands - and is Hamish’s incredible tale true or just an ancient mariner’s yarn?
The way of life for the islanders is under serious threat - yet the key to their future lies within the secrets of the past. It is down to a young girl and an old man to help unlock them.
The book inspired Mike to write three songs - 'Gather I Must,' 'Return to Inishmae' and 'Never Let Me Go' will all be featured in the film score - if Hollywood ever comes knocking!
Claws is available to order from any bookstore, via Amazon or direct from The Overbury Press: www.overburypress.com
It may also be requested at your local library by quoting the ISBN 978-0-9560773-0-1 If you have an iPad you can get a free ebook!
Iona is a shy, bright nine year old girl with few friends and a father who has become over protective since the death of his wife. The enigmatic Hamish is an old fisherman who lives alone on a small island in the loch - with just a feisty and mischievous terrier called Vorrey for company.
The isles of Inishmae have a reputation for strange goings on - and when lobsters which Hamish has sold to Inishmae’s celebrated restaurant attack its famous chef, a series of bizarre and mysterious events begin.
All this is no surprise to Iona - who has been hearing and seeing weird things herself. But why do the shellfish start to disappear? Sabotage? Who is the strange oriental cyclist holidaying on the islands - and is Hamish’s incredible tale true or just an ancient mariner’s yarn?
The way of life for the islanders is under serious threat - yet the key to their future lies within the secrets of the past. It is down to a young girl and an old man to help unlock them.
The book inspired Mike to write three songs - 'Gather I Must,' 'Return to Inishmae' and 'Never Let Me Go' will all be featured in the film score - if Hollywood ever comes knocking!
Claws is available to order from any bookstore, via Amazon or direct from The Overbury Press: www.overburypress.com
It may also be requested at your local library by quoting the ISBN 978-0-9560773-0-1 If you have an iPad you can get a free ebook!
FOOTNOTE: owing to retirement, The Overbury Press has now closed. All enquiries should be sent to Mike via the contact form on this website
