Full Moon Shining

About the Book

In a state-run mental institution, reality is often subject to interpretation. Especially when seen through the eyes of the main character of Full Moon Shining. This story leads the reader into the soul of a madman … or is he?

The patient allegedly committed a horrific crime, killing the two little siblings of his best friend in a senseless act of violence. However, the patient contends the murder was actually an act of self-defense.

Only one man is able to unlock the truth, a mysterious recluse named Salazar who the patient talks to when he is most confused.

Read this and other stories about shadows of small-town life that have lives of all their own.

About the Author

Thomas A. Parmalee is a professional journalist who was raised in Connecticut near the Indian casinos. He currently lives in Ewing, N.J., just outside the state capitol of Trenton. He has earned a bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey in journalism/professional writing and remains in college to pursue a degree in history. In his spare time, he entertains the thought of going to graduate school. His articles have appeared in The YB News. The College of New Jersey Magazine, and UNBOUND, an electronic magazine located at http://www.tcnj.edu/~unbound. His creative writing has appeared in The Lion’s Eye, Fire II and The Siren. He has received several honors, including a scholarship from the New Jersey Press Association. Mr. Parmalee is currently a police reporter at The Times of Trenton, a daily newspaper where he is earning money for his college education.