First published 2011
This anthology cannot be summarized as a single narrative because it contains multiple previously unpublished short stories by different contemporary authors. Neil Gaiman, known for Sandman and The Graveyard Book, teams with Al Sarrantonio, who has written forty books, to curate original works from acclaimed writers. The collection features new pieces by Lawrence Block, Roddy Doyle, Joanne Harris, Joe Hill, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates, Stewart O'Nan, Chuck Palahniuk, Carolyn Parkhurst, Jodi Picoult, Peter Straub, and Gaiman himself. Each story stands alone while contributing to a diverse showcase of current literary voices. The anthology represents a cross section of contemporary fiction writing styles and themes.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, anthologies, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-voices, found-family
Period: 21st-century
448 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks