First published 1981
In Highsmith's impassive style, this anthology delves into the dark underbelly of human nature. From a cat's gruesome discovery to a terror-inducing basket-weaving ritual, these stories of murder and misdemeanors lurk at the edge of the law. Beneath the clinical prose lies a palpable sense of dread - a reminder that the most chilling crimes often escape justice.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, crime, horror, dark
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover
Content warnings: gore, violence