The Revealing Pattern

Heiner, AlvinProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 14K words
Chapters: 2

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Revealing Pattern by Alvin HeinerAuthor: Heiner, Alvin,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jan 8, 2019

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Heiner, Alvin Author

Alvin Heiner is an author about whom very limited public information is available. The only confirmed works are two titles, The Revealing Pattern and The Stowaway. Because nothing reliable has been recorded about his life, nationality, or writing background, this introduction can only touch on what is known of his work. Judging from the titles and overall appearance of these two books, Heiner's writing seems to lean toward narrative-driven fiction, with an emphasis on plotting and suspense: The Revealing Pattern suggests the uncovering of a gradually emerging pattern or truth, while The Stowaway carries a sense of adventure and concealment. Though few in number, the two works show a sustained interest in story structure. On the available evidence, it is difficult to determine his genre, the specific features of his style, or the influence of his writing, and no translations, reviews, or award records can be cited. Readers hoping to learn more about this author will have to wait for further public information.