The Cactus Flower
Short Stories
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
I got out of the car and noticed that the main breaker for electric power to the building was just to the left of the front entrance. I stuck my head in the front door for just a moment to see how many people were there and where they were. The place was still at least half full at nearly two in the morning and I was getting an idea. I got out the Browning and went over to the power disconnect lever. I pulled off the power to the building and opened the front door. I fired one shot in the far wall of the bar, and then put two more into the ceiling to punctuate the effect. Everyone, except Ricky, flattened out on the floor, even the bartender.
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
From ultra-light flying to vibrating bombs, The Cactus Flower offers an array of short stories, personal memoirs, and poetry that reflect the life of author Keith Neale Ward. The selections address the realities of family, the adventures of youth, the inspirational messages of life, and the knowledge gained from experience.
In the lead fiction story, “The Thinking Man,” an interesting phenomenon occurs when “The Director” combines the occupants of two separate, but adjoining auditoriums. An inspirational entry, “Infinite Possibilities,” tells the story of one of Ward’s more unique engineering professors who challenges the law of gravity. In “A Shot in the Dark,” Ward narrates the account of employing a unique solution to rescue his brother, Ricky, from a Cleveland pool hall.
In The Cactus Flower, Ward shares his experiences and the lessons learned during his lifetime. Some humorous and entertaining, others inspirational and moving, the stories reiterate Ward’s contention that something special happens during every encounter, every day. The key is to share the joy of these experiences with other people.
About the Author
Keith Neale Ward holds a B.S. and an M.S. in applied mathematics and has taken many engineering courses. He worked as a research and development engineer and is also a master mason. Ward enjoys writing and photography. He now lives in Camarillo, California.