The Empty Hand by David Lee Corley

The Empty Hand

Desperate Flight in the Fractured Light

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Length7h53m
Release dateApril 9, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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AuthorDavid Lee Corley
NarratorVirtual Voice
Runtime7h53m
PublishedApril 9, 2026
RatingNot yet rated
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

In David Lee Corley's gripping short story collection, 'The Empty Hand,' a sense of disorientation permeates every moment. The title story follows a twelve-year-old boy who vanishes in broad daylight and reappears across the border, leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. This is a masterclass in fragmented narrative, showcasing Corley's unique ability to weave disparate threads into a cohesive and unsettling whole. Narrated by Virtual Voice, the audio production is crisp and clear, perfectly capturing the frenetic pace of the story. Voice's measured tone adds a sense of detachment, mirroring the protagonist's disconnection from the world around him.

Tags: Literary FictionShort Story CollectionFractured NarrativePsychological ThrillerIdentity CrisisBorder Story

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As I listened to 'The Empty Hand,' I found myself drawn into the fractured world of Corley's characters. Virtual Voice brings a sense of measured calm to the proceedings, which is essential when navigating the darker themes that emerge. One of the standout aspects of the story is the way Corley explores the theme of identity, particularly in the title story. The way the protagonist's self is dismantled and rebuilt is both unsettling and fascinating.

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