Kiddieland and other misfortunes

"Kiddieland and other misfortunes" takes readers on a wild ride through a series of unconventional and unforgettable tales. From a former hit man who must return to his violent ways to save his beloved, to an advertising executive who abandons her family to live as a forest nymph, to a young girl grappling with the gift of divine power, these stories explore themes of family, class, crime, and love. The author of "A Trace of Gold" and "The Blue Silence" delivers a collection of engaging and...