Jeremy Dyson
The Cranes That Build the Cranes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349120966
- author:
- Jeremy Dyson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 19.5 x 12.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Short Stories, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Cranes That Build the Cranes by Jeremy Dyson is a darkly comedic collection that explores the human condition through tales of death, disaster, and redemption. With his signature blend of horror and humour, Dyson delves into the mysteries of life and death, revealing a world that is both unsettling and strangely familiar.
In this unsettling anthology, Dyson introduces readers to characters who are driven by their darkest fears and desires. From an unhappy bookseller with extraordinary powers to a wealthy developer's desperate attempt at security, each story is a masterclass in building tension and unease.
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