Literature? Fantasy? Science Fiction? Magical Realism? All of these appear in this anthology of remarkable short stories. Sometimes the style borders on the surreal, sometimes stream of consciousness is employed, but all the tales are imaginative and thoughtful, managing to capture mood and emotional turmoil, some are terrifying cross-genre pieces that stir emotions and ideas.

In one tale we are fed apparently disconnected thoughts and statements that later inform us of the reality of the situation. The style is surprisingly effective, especially on an emotional level.
This is not always an easy read, but it is consistently rewarding.

I was also particularly struck by the depiction of nuns, whose actions are shown to be so much in opposition to the portrayed mercy and kindness their chosen religion claims to support.

Fear, it seems, is so often the driver for such souls.

This collection will leave you thinking about the subjects and scenarios raised long after you put the volume down. Beware: if you expect only peace of mind, these stories will severely dent that expectation.