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Book SynopsisSix years later, the author has returned with a bracing new collection of short stories that will do for the center of the country what Cheever did for the suburbs of New York. This title explores the complexities of human interactions and imbues them with an honest naturalism that is sure to endear him to readers - in the Midwest and beyond.
Trade ReviewThese stories are infused with Hemingway mythos. An accomplished writer, Lystra understands his craft and the places he describes.
* Minneapolis Star Tribune *
Lystra draws the bleak, beautiful landscape of the Great Lakes region in quick, sharp strokes, and brings its inhabitants to life with compassion and tenderness.
* The Kansas City Star *
Lystra is a discerning observer of the human condition and a deft communicator of the myriad ways in which best intentions may not always achieve satisfying results. Fans of Richard Russo's and Richard Ford's short fiction will find a kindred spirit in this stellar collection of masterfully crafted gems.
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