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$17.95 (Paperback book / Allen & Unwin / ISBN:9781741146578)

Red Spikes

1741146577

It is difficult to describe these short stories from the author of Black Juice and White Time without sounding over the top. The language is taut and precise, not one word too many. And Margot Lanagan’s imagination and ability to create a strong visual image while manipulating the reader’s emotions is exquisite. Whether observing a baby being born in strange circumstances, or fleeing with an invaded community of females, or tramping the grey world between heaven and hell, we read with a delicious mixture of anticipation and fear. For older readers (and adults). *Kathy Kozlowski is from Readings Carlton.*

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