Borrowed Tales
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong and we'll take a look.
Thanks – we got it. We'll review and follow up if needed.
Sam Morris has spent a lifetime trying to outrun the memories that haunt him. Most days he hides in the dim refuge of Leo's Bar, where the jukebox offers a temporary escape from the trauma, loss, and regret that shaped him. But when vivid flashbacks begin pulling him into the darkest corners of his past-abuse, abandonment, prison, and the choices that derailed his life-Sam is forced to confront the truth he's buried for decades. As he forms an unexpected bond with Erin, a sharp‑witted bartender with struggles of her own, Sam must decide whether he can break free from the weight he carries or remain trapped in the stories he never meant to live. Borrowed Tales is a raw, emotional journey through memory, identity, and the long road toward healing.
Michael E. Bowers
Michael Bowers is an accomplished author and a distinguished veteran of the United States Air Force, having served for three decades. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, he currently resides in Dayton, Ohio, with his wife, Diane. He is the father of two adult sons: Justin, an entrepreneur and personal trainer based in Greer, South Carolina, and Brandon, a digital programmer employed by a national corporation. He also fondly remembers his daughter, Crystal, who passed away in 2016 after battling cystic fibrosis.Mr. Bowers's extensive travels around the world have afforded him the opportunity to engage with diverse cultures and individuals, experiences that profoundly inform his writing. His narratives often reflect the complexities of life as he perceives them, embracing themes that acknowledge the impermanence of love, the absence of idealized conclusions, and the nuanced nature of human existence.His literary works explore the multifaceted challenges of life, weaving together elements of romance, family dynamics, and the darker facets of the human experience. Through meticulous character development and vivid scene descriptions, Mr. Bowers crafts stories that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth, illuminating both the unpredictable and the intimate moments that define the human condition.
Why Readwise Books?
Readwise Books is an ebook & audiobook platform that automatically logs how much you and your friends read, making it fun and easy to read more. Learn more →