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Book Blurb

Anthony was a painter until he lost the ability to see colour. Worse than colour blindness, the edges of objects and people blur together, making it almost impossible for Anthony to interact with anyone or anything. After retreating from the world for decades, he sees a glimpse of yellow that leads him to a musician, Teague.

At first Anthony is frightened and overwhelmed by the colour, but he can’t stay away from Teague for long. He finds the courage to confront Teague and explain his unusual problem and what he believes Teague’s role is in helping him. To Anthony’s relief, Teague believes him. Very quickly, they both suspect that getting the colours back is more important to Anthony than his relationship with Teague.

If Anthony pushes too hard, he’ll lose Teague, and possibly the colours, forever.

First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2014.

Book Review

I can't think of anything worse than a visual artist losing his ability to see color, but  Anthony, in 'Amber' by T. Strange, faces exactly that. For twenty years, he lives in near oblivion, his life practically meaningless. He's almost given up hope until he meets Teague, who helps Anthony channel the colors back one by one.

Anthony lost everything when he lost his colors due to a curse. His life as an artist was over; he was miserable, nothing mattered. He lost hope. When he and Teague got together, his motives were not clear. His feelings were jumbled up, his quest to get his colors back became more important to Anthony than Teague. So determined was he to be able to see colors again, that he used Teague. When he almost lost Teague as well, he realized that he was falling into the same self-absorbed trap that caused the gypsy to curse him in the first place. He'd given up on Teague ever wanting to see him again and tried his best to stay away.  Anthony couldn't imagine what he could do to convince him that he knew he was wrong and wanted to make it up to him.

Teague is a nice guy, very understanding and patient. When Anthony tells him his story, Teague believes him and tries to help him sort it out; but he has been hurt before and when he senses that Anthony is more interested in getting his colors back than being with him, he asks Anthony to leave and refuses to see him again. He doesn't want to be taken advantage of for someone else's gain. He wants to be loved. The way Anthony treats him is inexcusable, but Teague wants to forgive him. He wants to believe there is more to their relationship.

This is a very unusual story, told in a parable-style format with a clear message—don't take anything for granted and appreciate what you have or it will be taken away from you. If you like to read stories that keep you guessing, are full of symbolism, and leave a lot to your imagination, you may appreciate this tale. Thanks, T. Strange, for sharing Anthony and Teague's adventure.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 62 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	09-January-2017
Price	$2.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/Amber-T-Strange-ebook/dp/B01MS667XU