The Mourning Fields

<p>Rich in its contemporary setting mythic parallel and characters walking between the two <em>The Mourning Fields</em> by David Beaumier stirs empathy and delivers catharsis. - Chanticleer Book Reviews</p><p>The Mourning Fields is real and raw and achingly relevant. A stunning debut and a gift to all willing to see they have a bit of dirt on their shoes. - HamLit Literary Journal<br><br> </p><p>When we romanticize unrequited love what lessons do we teach?</p><p>In these tragic retellings David Beaumier unravels the meaning of Greek myths in a contemporary setting. Zeus slowly turns to plastic as he breaks faith with Hera Echo stalks Narcissus from a nearby balcony and Dionysus runs a college frat house. Fresh and intimate <em>The Mourning Fields</em> delves into the obsession hope and rage of humanity in the face of trauma survival and desire.</p>