Ethan Lipton

In a small town in the Old West the mayor can't keep his people from running away or dying at the hands of the local brute. And just when things can't get any worse an omen predicts that a demon ghost might soon return to possess one of the town's few remaining people and then to ravage the rest. Which tyrant will be more awful the demon or the brute? And assuming the mayor can't save the day for it seems he can't do much will Catalina the town vagrant be the one who steps up? Tumachoconsiders hope in the face of evil the community struggle to act and demon cuisine all in a deadpan ode to comedies of yore.

Not long ago Paul had a girlfriend a cat and few complaints. Now? Well at least he's got his health. In between shifts at their security guard posts Paul's work buddies try to cheer him up. But you know what they say about the best intentions... In this quirky comedy Paul's friends' awkward (and hilarious) attempts to console him prove that some comforts only come on four legs.

The world is a hard place for a returning war veteran. Lucky for Luther he's been adopted by a couple of caring urbanites Walter and Marjorie. A darkly comic examination of America's uneasy relationship with our veterans that begs the question: Who is more detached from reality the soldier or those he is protecting?

The Magic Hand of Chance takes readers into a world like no other - the circus! This charming and inspiring story focuses on the character Voronin in his pursuit to become the greatest magician in the world. Following a colourful cast of characters in a traveling Russian circus - the fire-eater, the juggler, the trapeze artist, the acrobats, the contortionist and the clowns - we see hopes dashed, dreams realised, lies told and love grown. Through a series of twists and turns, we watch as Voronin hones his craft while performing around the world. Through his journey, we learn the importance of believing in yourself and your dreams even in the face of negativity. We see that against all odds, it is possible to become who you really want to be.