Rome Revisited — William Mueller

William Mueller delivers a well-written short novel and four stories that reflect the bittersweetness of life through his central male protagonists. Whether on the streets of Washington, D.C., or the alleys of Italy, he effortlessly transports readers to interesting locales where the setting is intricately woven into the story.

ROME REVISITED transcends the mainstream literary fiction genre.

Moving... With splendid evocation of place and time, fine writing, and a compelling mixture of adventure, tragedy, and romance.

A must for any current or former adherent of Dewey Beach, Delaware.

A particular strength of Mueller is his ability to change voices in order to reflect a new story. The stories revolve around the military man, but readers won't feel they are simply reading different stories about the same character. And as a sign of the 1990's, most of the characters struggle with greed and excess, and live similar lives of meeting potential mates, partying, loving, and moving on. All in all, the stories are engaging and current, and will be enjoyed by many.

ROME REVISITED is his first work of fiction, which infuses a meaningful message of moderation into a compelling collection of stories spanning the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Twin Towers.