TNT stands for "Twenty New Tales", twenty explosive short stories originated by the author. They are intended to deliver a satisfying experience to readers of all tastes and ages. Whether the reader's preference leans toward mysteries and brain teasers or toward romances and tales that tug at the heart, those kinds of stories are included here. If accounts of ghosts and the supernatural are preferred or if science fiction is desired, there are tales to excite the imagination within these pages. When historical fiction is sought, the stories included in this book present interesting settings and realistic imagery. These original stories display insight into the minds of the protagonists so that the characters become familiar to the reader. The plots have surprising endings and even the most dramatic tales contain a hint of humor. The book's manuscript has been previewed by several people, three of them accomplished in the literary field. Their feedback included the following comments: - From a magazine editor: "My favorite story was The Waiting Room because I know the Dutch people and the characters in the story were so real." - From a librarian: "Curse you, Martin, you gave me Gary's Ghost to read and it kept me up all night." - From a communications major: "Your short stories are so interesting and real that they make me want to read more." The remaining comments have also been complimentary.