The Wishing Pool and Other Stories
Tananarive Due
4.17 · 6 ratings · Published: 18 Apr 2023
— Washington Post American Book Award–winning author Tananarive Due’s second collection of stories includes offerings of horror, science fiction, and suspense—all genres she wields masterfully. From the mysterious, magical town of Gracetown to the aftermath of a pandemic to the reaches of the far future, Due’s stories all share a sense of dread and fear balanced with heart and hope. In some of these stories, the monster is racism itself; others address the monster within, each set against the supernatural or surreal. All are written with Due’s trademark attention to detail and deeply drawn characters. In addition to previously published work, this collection contains brand-new stories, including “Rumpus Room,” a supernatural horror novelette set in Florida about a woman’s struggle against both outer and inner demons.
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- urban fantasy 3
- sc-fi 3
- fantasy 3
- dystopia 2
- spooky 2
- lgbtq+ 2
- historical fiction 2
- summer 1
- magical realism 1
- protagonists of colour 1
- female mc 1
- black mc 1
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- audiobook 3
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