New Book Release - Dead Men by Derek Haines

March 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Well in this case, the new e-book titled ‘Dead Men’ that has been released this week is in fact an old book that the author was never happy with. Originally written in 1997, he often flicked through the pages and thought about what needed to be done to make what was a good story, more readable and engaging. So some months ago, Derek Haines finally decided to do something about his years of procrastination.

When originally released in paperback under the title ‘Nobody’s Fault’, Haines admits to having little idea of what was required as he was very new to publishing and now with hindsight, had a lot to learn. The manuscript had been laying around for years and as it was one of the first books he published, He was eager to see it in print. Lesson learned.

So what is the story about?

Evolution hasn't made a lot of difference as far as men are concerned. The end of the chase has changed little over the eons, as he drags his woman back to his cave in the belief he needs to spread his genes. When she rebuffs his advances, he resorts immediately to violence and roars in disbelief at the rejection. Our society may have changed, but as far as the Alpha Male is concerned, little has changed in his belief that he is the dominant hunter and protector.

Although believing we live in a civilised society, when men are rejected by their women, primeval urges are difficult to repress. A hurt male, is a hurt male, so beware. Dead Men is a raw, undignified and sad tale of men who have trouble in accepting their own failings and fragilities, and an instinctive need to blame the women in their lives for their sudden demise. Having difficulty in accepting that their women and children are not their possessions, they regress to needing vengeance, retribution and humiliation on their path to renewal. Dead Men is disturbing, uncouth and at times vulgar.

A story that may surprise, offend or shock, but will certainly not be forgotten. Whether you are man or woman, single, married or divorced, you will connect with the characters and their human reactions to the trauma of lost love and rejection. At times ugly, but always too very real.

‘Dead Men’ is only available currently as an e-book, but in the months to come it is planned to be re-release as a paperback under it’s original title.

Dead Men is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Smashwords.

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Derek Haines is an author of fiction, historical fiction, essays and poetry. Born in Australia, but now living in Switzerland, his stories cross a wide geographical range but often draw from his life and experiences in the two countries he calls home.