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Dive into the intriguing world of *Urban Creatures*, where Sarah Gray’s craft brings unsettling tales to life. This compelling collection of short stories challenges the boundaries of form and genre, beautifully illustrating the complex interplay between humanity and urban existence. With an ISBN of 9781634050333, this brand new trade paperback (US format) from Chin Music Press Inc. was published in 2022 and captures the essence of contemporary life amidst chaos. Each narrative weaves between the surreal and the frightening, inviting readers to explore primal instincts that emerge in our urban environments. From a psychotherapist who indulges in tragedy to a hair thief with sinister motives, Gray unearths humanity’s deep-seated secrets and hidden shames. This collection is not just a reflection of urban life, but a mirror showing how survival transforms us into creatures of this harsh landscape. The stories are laced with Sarah Gray’s signature black humor, making them not only engaging but thought-provoking too. As Clare Balding, an award-winning broadcaster, eloquently states, ‘Sarah writes beautifully; her sense of foreboding and unease is brilliantly conveyed.’ Don’t miss your chance to explore *Urban Creatures*, a must-read that captures the essence of modern existential fears. Remember, shipping for this item is FREE, but please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place an order, it cannot be canceled.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781634050333
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Chin Music Press Inc.
Description:
In Urban Creatures, Sarah Gray's short stories shift from the unsettling to the surreal to the frightening, all cut through with her characteristic black humour. Urban survival makes creatures of us all.
Urban Creatures skirts the edge of reality, dexterously defying form and genre. Primal urges feed on the city, stalking its inhabitants. From a psychotherapist gorging on tragedy, to a predatory hair thief, and a grief-stricken father’s search for his lost daughter, humanity’s subterranean secrets and shames are unearthed.Urban survival makes creatures of us all. Sarah Gray's short stories shift from the unsettling to the surreal to the frightening, all cut through with her characteristic black humour.
'Sarah writes beautifully and he sense of foreboding and unease is brilliantly conveyed. It echoes Mary Shelly or Edgar Allen Poe.' – Clare Balding, award-winning broadcaster, journalist. and author
'Brilliant on so many levels. It can't fail to engage you!' – Helena Frith Powell, international bestselling author
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781634050333
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Chin Music Press Inc.
Description:
In Urban Creatures, Sarah Gray's short stories shift from the unsettling to the surreal to the frightening, all cut through with her characteristic black humour. Urban survival makes creatures of us all.
Urban Creatures skirts the edge of reality, dexterously defying form and genre. Primal urges feed on the city, stalking its inhabitants. From a psychotherapist gorging on tragedy, to a predatory hair thief, and a grief-stricken father’s search for his lost daughter, humanity’s subterranean secrets and shames are unearthed.Urban survival makes creatures of us all. Sarah Gray's short stories shift from the unsettling to the surreal to the frightening, all cut through with her characteristic black humour.
'Sarah writes beautifully and he sense of foreboding and unease is brilliantly conveyed. It echoes Mary Shelly or Edgar Allen Poe.' – Clare Balding, award-winning broadcaster, journalist. and author
'Brilliant on so many levels. It can't fail to engage you!' – Helena Frith Powell, international bestselling author