![]() ![]() ![]() Agent: Stacia Decker, Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary. Priest is also adept at conjuring cosmic horror while eschewing mustiness, clunky writing, or clichés, as evidenced by “The October Devotion” and “Bad Sushi.” The latter is a standout, with an unusual lead-septuagenarian sushi chef Baku-standing between humanity and disaster. 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report sb-lynn Such a mixed bag for me. This book should appeal to fans of Stephen King and Tim Powers. ![]() I saw she's a fine writer, whatever label you want to put on her. You can hear the insects and feel the damp heat in her writing. The ensuing tale is a clever fictionalization of a real case probed by psychic investigator Harry Price (1881–1948) involving an Englishwoman who persuaded her followers that she was pregnant with the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Priest is a mistress of what some call southern gothic. “The Catastrophe Box” showcases Priest’s skill at drawing readers in with ominous understatement (“It began when my wife returned from London with a wooden box and a nervous aspect, both of which unsettled me deeply”). Each entry combines evocative prose and imaginative reinventions of classic tropes. This outstanding collection of 14 stories and one poem from Priest ( The Toll) should get this gifted, versatile author the wider acknowledgment her significant talent merits. ![]()
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