The Frequency of Violets
Originally appearing in an anthology called Monsters of Memphis (1997) Lou Kemp is taking us on a journey back to France in 1944. Following Finian who is a medic haunted by a chilling gift—he can see the shadows of death before it strikes. As the horrors of battle unfold around him, he’s drawn into a mystery deeper than the blood-soaked trenches. When a young girl’s brutal murder unveils a web of betrayal and desperation, Finian must confront the true cost of life and death in a world where every moment teeters on the edge of oblivion. The Frequency of Violets is a haunting tale of war, loss, and the fragile hope that endures.
