Black Box

A collection of short stories from the dark side, Black Box deals with sex, death, impotence, storytelling and the legend of Robert Johnson. The final piece, 'a short, dark season', uses survivor narratives to draw a vivid picture of the brutal realities of the 1942 refugee crisis in Burma, when thousands died fleeing the advancing Japanese. On Black Box: 'Langman is a fine writer. Dark yet witty, both light and profound. I found myself frequently both amused and disturbed. It's a rare gift...