3.5 stars
I would love an epilogue! ( )

This story starts on a really low note, with one of the main characters about to be hanged. As much as Dez used to be a bit of a carefree guy (as I got to see in the glimpses of his memories), seeing himself about to be executed for murder, even though all he did was defend a woman, puts a damper on his normally sunny disposition. The tension remains until the very last possible moment, and the way he perceives his last few minutes - then seconds - of life grabbed me and touched me deeply.

If you like historicals and a bit of period "gallows humor" (pun intended), if you enjoy your nerves being stretched to their limit as you follow the seemingly unavoidable, and if you're looking for a read that is as fascinating and intense as it is likely to fill you with welcome relief once you make it to the end, the you will probably like this free short story. ( )