First published 2019
The streets of Port of Spain pulse with danger after dark. In these original tales, Trinidad's shadows come alive through the voices of contemporary Caribbean writers. Each story peels back the island's tourist facade to reveal murder, corruption, and moral ambiguity lurking beneath the surface. From the crowded markets of downtown to the wealthy hills of Maraval, these narratives follow characters caught between survival and conscience. A drug dealer faces an impossible choice. A police officer discovers corruption reaches higher than expected. A carnival reveler witnesses something that changes everything. The collection brings together established voices like Elizabeth Nunez and Shani Mootoo alongside emerging talents, all exploring how paradise can become prison. These are not stories of exotic escape but of real people navigating genuine peril in a place where beauty and brutality coexist. The anthology captures the authentic rhythms of Trinidadian life while never romanticizing the violence that threads through these communities.
Genres: short-stories, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: moral-dilemma, survival
Setting: Maraval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
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Content warnings: murder, violence