First published 2023
This collection delivers five complete stories across multiple genres. Susan Glaspell examines a real 1900 murder case through the eyes of women who piece together clues the men have missed. The protagonist uncovers the truth behind a farmer's wife and the circumstances that led to her husband's death. Ray Bradbury contributes science fiction that explores technology's impact on human connection. Three previously unpublished stories round out the anthology. The tension builds as readers move between genres, from crime investigation to futuristic speculation. Each story captures different aspects of human nature under pressure. The collection reveals how people respond when faced with moral choices and social expectations.
Genres: science-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, crime, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, multiple-genres
Period: 1900
274 pages · Paperback · Offbeatreads