Lance Morcan

5 Short Story Gems: Once Were Brothers / Mr. 100% / A Gladiator's Love / The Last Tasmanian Tiger /Brooklyn Banker

Once Were Brothers :
Seven year old Thomas is abducted from the family farm. His father searches for him to no avail until his death. Twenty years later Thomas's twin brother (Benjamin) continues to search, believing his brother is still alive somewhere. He will not stop searching until he finds him, dead or alive.

An original story set in late 1880's New Zealand. The characters are well rounded and true to their time, with a history of the Settlers of that era. A heartfelt story of a family that refuses to give up hope. A memorable read, I highly recommend to all.

Mr 100% :
Harley Madison is a defense attorney with an impeccable record, he has cleared all of his clients, earning him the name Mr. 100%. He defends a rapist-murder and gets him a not guilty verdict and set free. Then the client confesses that he in fact did commit the crime. Harley does the unthinkable, he hires a hit man to get rid of this monster.

A fast paced original story. Watching Harley go from Hero to despair to vigilante as his life takes on a new turn was intense. He has a conscious and can not let go of what he learned. Lives are in danger and due to one client, Harley's life is in danger and will never be the same. I highly recommend Mr. 100% to all.

A Gladiator's:
Set in 83 AD young Roman Gladiator Leonidas has lost his entire family. But he does find love with Fatuma a beautiful fierce Ethiopian Gladiatrix (female gladiator). The young lovers are top fighters and undefeated. Their fate soon is at the hands of Leonidas as he is ordered to a quest that will determine their future. Will they finally be set free? If so at what cost.

A fantastic story rich with vivid details bringing me deep into the past, if only as a spectator. Both Leonidas and Fatuma are likable and put in dire situations. I was pulled in as the story of (the) young lovers unfolds. Packed with action, suspense, love and all the feels, I was hooked from the beginning until the end. A memorable read. I highly recommend to all.

The Last Tasmanian Tiger :
Charlie Truganini is a descendant of one of the last full blooded Aboriginal Tasmanian's. He is proud of his heritage and wants to follow the family in being a tracker of the Tasmanian Tiger. On a quest he believes he sees the tiger, which is known to be extinct. This had become one of his biggest challenges.

A fascinating short story that moves at a fast pace, with a compelling plot. His ambition is unending, and his accomplishment was rewarding. I was drawn to Charlie and this majestic animal (and) his unending devotion. Overall I enjoyed The Last Tasmanian Tiger and feel others will as well. I highly recommend to all.

Brooklyn Bankster:
It starts as an ordinary day in New York City, until a bank gets held up and Bill Hogan gets kidnapped. Bill is from a wealthy family and the random demand is high. But things turn a bit odd when no one seems to know who Bill is.

A fast paced original compelling story. Although short, it is not short on suspense, action and thrills. Lance Morcan grabs your attention and keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. I highly recommend Brooklyn Bankster to all, truly a fun read!… (mere)

Mr 100% by Lance Morcan

Harley Madison is a defense attorney with an impeccable record, he has cleared all of his clients, earning him the name Mr. 100%. He defends a rapist-murder and gets him a not guilty verdict and set free. Then the client confesses that he in fact did commit the crime. Harley does the unthinkable, he hires a hit man to get rid of this monster.

A fast paced original story. Watching Harley go from Hero to despair to vigilante as his life takes on a new turn was intense. He has a conscious and can not let go of what he learned. Lives are in danger and due to one client, Harley's life is in danger and will never be the same. I highly recommend Mr. 100% to all.… (mere)

I received an ARC copy from the author.
The heartbreaking story that played off in 1880, New Zealand, had me glued.

Back then the language barrier and the vast expense of land were numerous which added to the suspense of the book.

When a young boy was abducted from his father's fields the Thomas family's life changed forever. Part of twins' life was difficult for the young Benjamin, After his father passed away a bitter man, Benjamin continued with his life. Taking care of his mother, as well.

Years of heartache followed with no resolution to the missing son. Taking to 1910 Benjamin, a grown man by now, followed a hunch he had received from a friend.

The Maori people's lifestyle is wonderfully sketched in the first part. With deceit and greed the underlining tones of the plot.

Personally, I think the story could have been written in a full-blown novel. The short story felt rushed as you had no time connecting with Nathaniel, Ingrid, Benjamin or Daniel. The four main characters of the book.… (mere)