Dancing at the Edge: From Chuckles to Chills

Encompassing a broad range of themes and topics-from the occult to legends and ghost stories-this collection of thirty short stories offers unique insights from the personal perspective of author Joe Lieberman. "The Legend of Taps" explores the origin of this haunting military bugle call sounded at funerals and memorial services. "See and Learn" demonstrates the power of a young man's dedication to two deaf puppies and their positive effect on deaf youth. The title story of "Dancing at the Edge" examines the relationship of a man and woman thrown into a crisis situation and the unexpected result of their chance encounter. In the poignant story of "Jacob and Sarah," a violin plays on its own after the death of its owner.The stories, told at a light and rapid pace, offer an insightful look at romance, war, adventure, ghosts, and humor. In Dancing at the Edge, Lieberman demonstrates his power as a master storyteller as he weaves his unique views into each and every tale.

Joe Lieberman of Virginia was, as a young man, a ship fitter for the US Navy, during college a psychiatric ward attendant, later a mathematics teacher and newspaper columnist. His stories were published by Short Story International, McGraw-Hill, Harper-Collins, Military History Magazine. Previous books: Sentimental Journeys, The Left Hand is the Dreamer, and Amazing Tables.