Paul Harland Boeken

Eric Middleton navigates a seemingly ordinary life filled with comfort and safety, yet he grapples with a sense of stagnation. His daily routine is punctuated by vivid daydreams and imaginative reflections that transport him to fantastical realms. This dual existence highlights his struggle to reconcile the mundane aspects of the twentieth century with his yearning for deeper meaning and adventure, creating a rich exploration of identity and the human psyche.

The story unfolds with a series of mysterious deaths in the Scottish Highlands and the West Country, where both victims share striking similarities: blue overalls and identical numbered tattoos on their ankles. As the investigation deepens, the search for their identities and the connection between the two men becomes paramount, unraveling a web of secrets and intrigue that spans across regions. The narrative promises suspense and a gripping exploration of crime and mystery in a haunting landscape.

A terrorist attempts to destroy a virtual cathedral... One of the Last Boys, consumed by his need for love, creates life too hastily and has to face the consequences... In a Paris plagued by the parrots which once saved it, an aging sculptor and a bullet poet chase the elusive secret of space flight... Two lovers struggle against the pandemic discord breaking up their terroid world...In their own country Paul Harland and Paul Evenblij have received every award imaginable. Now collected for the first time in English, here are seven incomparable stories from the best the Lowlands have to offer.