by Tom Reamy
First published 1981
This anthology brings together Tom Reamy's complete short fiction written during his brief but influential career in the 1970s. The collection includes his award-winning stories that blend fantasy and horror elements with deeply human characters facing extraordinary circumstances. Reamy's protagonists encounter strange transformations, mysterious visitors, and supernatural events that force them to confront their deepest fears and desires. His stories move between small-town America and otherworldly settings, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the thin boundaries between reality and imagination. The volume showcases Reamy's distinctive ability to combine genre elements with literary depth, creating tales that resonate on both visceral and emotional levels.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, fantasy, horror
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: extraordinary-circumstances, supernatural-events
Period: 1970s
471 pages · Hardcover · Sidgwick & Jackson