Human beings tend to fear the things they don’t know, and that is often sensible, given the lurking dangers that confronted our distant ancestors. But sometimes we need to examine carefully the things we think we know: the pet shop owner in town, the teenage girl who lives next door, or the nice man who walks his dog each evening in our neighborhood.
The stories in this collection will drive that point home, and perhaps give you reason to re-define the word “inhuman.”
What others say...
"(A) readable, highly visual, sometimes graphic style and, much of the time, a twist that drops in your lap like hot coffee at the end. Highly recommended."
- Jack Hardway, Roadhouse Reviews
"Kate Thornton's imagination is only exceeded by her talent as a storyteller. From the sci-fi fascinations of 'Mare Tranquillitatus' to the darkly provocative 'Working in the Suburbs,' Thornton takes us on an impish joy ride through a mine field of criminal intents. Inhuman Condition is a rare and evocative find among story collections."
- Darrell James, Award Winning Author of Body Count
"In Inhuman Condition, noted short story author Kate Thornton has compiled some of her finest tales into one fun and exciting read. Whether you are a fan of science fiction, crime fiction or just good fiction, you will enjoy this diverse collection that smacks of the same juicy eeriness as found in classic Twilight Zone episodes."
- Sue Ann Jaffarian, best-selling author of the Odelia Grey, Ghost of Granny Apples, and Fang-in-Cheek mysteries
From the Author
This book of stories is a collection of my personal favorites, some of them from the very beginning of my career in short stories and two of them from as recently as 2010. I've seen the collection described as crime fiction and science fiction - and those descriptions are both true - but it's really a limp through the minefields of human behavior. There's mystery, adventure, romance and confession, so step carefully, and remember that we don't all define humanity in quite the same way.
ISBN-13: 978-1-60364-033-6
Sugg. Retail: $14.00
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