My blog post about this book is at this link. ( )

I've been waiting patiently (for me anyway) for Slaughter's newest book due out next week but I saw my library had an audiobook of some of her short stories and decided they would help hold me over. I was a little caught off guard by how incredibly dark these stories are. Even though I've heard Slaughter speak in person and know she has a wicked sense of humor, I was still surprised. They are also very Southern in tone. I'm not sure if someone not exposed to Southern culture will grasp the more subtle jabs. This collection will not rank among my favorite of her works, but at least the completist in me is happy I can cross them off the list. ( )

Michael Kramer