Tom Mutch · Events & Books
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"The Orchardist"
When Orchardist Les Lime is asked by the itinerant
traveler Toby Miller if he ever took the time to ponder the sky for more than
the weather, his trees for more than profit, the grass under his feet for more
than a hindrance that only made work for him each day, the concept turns Les
Lime's world upside down. His troubled marriage and financially strapped farm
hit rock bottom when his self-centred wife takes a bite of the forbidden
fruit.
Reviewed by Sue Crompton
Les Lime hasn't got that much going for him. Firstly there is his
unfortunate name. Then there is his money-hungry psycho wife Marie. Thanks to
her, Les has cultivated a mistrust of strangers while their two daughters have
been convinced by Marie that their father is off his rocker.
One day, a young traveller named Toby arrives in the orchard. He sets about
broadening Les's approach and perspective in life. It is a struggle. Yet in
the process Les learns to like himself and life itself, and finds a little
happiness. But before Les can completely settle into nurturing this new-found
joy, his marriage is shattered and Les's life hits rock-bottom. He finds
himself isolated and alone and sadly he allows his life to be consumed by the
bottle.
However, this is not the end for Les Lime; there is a brighter future. One
I refuse to reveal to you as I prefer you to find it out for yourself.
I know you will enjoy the many twists and surprising insights. I must say this
book left me uplifted. This is a must read novel. SC Dec 2011
Available at $20.00 (plus p&p)
"The Truth Stream"
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The third and final part of the
trilogy ($20.00 +p&p)
The Truth Stream opens with the retreat of those
that have survived the battle for Lair City, escaping across the Great River.
Zekai Manci's rule is over.
Epic, Solo and Nua struggle to centre themselves, to understand their place
within the complexity of the Truth Stream, isolating themselves from the Kuaha
village, only to return stronger, in readiness for the final battle with the
Aliens.
Woven through this fast-paced saga of conflict is
a delightful twist; an imaginative leap that delivers a new dimension to the
trilogy. A marvelous fantasy that lifts one's spirit.
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"In an Upside Down World"
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2ND PART OF THE TRILOGY ($20.00 +p&p)
Part
1 - delivers the shocking events that have led to Lair City’s
birth, and the history of the Undercity and Shanks’s Dynasty.
Here we find the Truthstream fighting back, and the power that
resides in the boughs of Oak, ‘The-Tree-That-Never-Sleeps’.
Part
2 - Epic, with Solo and Ubu, accompanied by Neke the mystical
snake and Nua of the Kuaha, return to Lair City…
The Novel - "The Birth of Superbird"
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Tom’s novel is available at ($20.00 +p&p)
"Based on the age-old story of good
versus evil. Two worlds colliding. An intricate tale of Lairs and
Half-lights, magical creatures, humans and their offspring.
Macabre, uplifting, the tale translates into a thrilling ride of
colour and incantations climaxing with the birth of the long-lost
mythical creature Epic of the Superbirds. Two human children, Race
and Bella, their closest friend Solo; a Half-light, are the
pivotal and principal characters in this fantastic journey."
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Reader’s
comments:
"Tom’s narrative is epic. He confidently
paints his characters and scenes to make us feel we are immersed
in one of his symbolically surreal art works! I loved the story,
scenes and characters as he applied the layers and found the book
quickly became my best friend, one I found hard to put down until
finished!"
J.B. Montreal
"It is a great read! It was so amazing to
tie Tom's art, movie and now the book together. I was constantly
picturing Lair City and its rhetorical terror in my mind. The
writing conjured up some amazing images from Smelt to Zekai Manci
to the dreaded Dr Hasame. But then the beauty of the Truth Stream
made me think of such beautiful wide open spaces and how fragile
it is in this world. I can't wait for the next installment to see
why Solo has to go back to Lair City, and what of Zekai Manci and
Smelt? Only time will tell....
A wicked book, Tom! I loved it!"
C.T. London
I finished The Birth of Superbird last nite. I
loved it, rushed ending but wonderfully heart-warming. So much to
pack into a visual extravaganza. A finale I expected.
A.C. Auckland
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