Trev's collection is a variety of 13 short stories. RESIDENT-- A vengeful bird sides with the woman of the house. ONE MORE DIGIT--A pensioner tackles an intruder with surprising results. THREE-LEGGED ISLAND--A touching tale of a young boy's personal loss. THE LAST NAIL--In a seaside town, the author balances humour with depression. A CLOSE SHAVE FOR GEORGE'S BABY--Everyone's dream of a life-changing discovery. A LIFE IN A SHOEBOX--A failed poet's last chance for fame has disastrous consequences. THE MOON HAS TWO FACES--A cocky English murderess investigated in a Spanish village. A KIND OF UTOPIA--Set on a distant planet. THE PHILISTINE--A tale of sweet revenge. WHAT'S GROWING IN BLUEBELL WOODS--A detective's strange case. WAITING FOR HIS 'FRIEND'.--A former safe-cracker is tempted by a stranger. LITTLE BOW--A young boy's coming-of-age. SON OF SANDDANCERS--A youngster takes his Granddad on a last trip to see his hero.