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Short S

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Pub Date 31 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 26 Feb 2026

Troubador | Troubador Publishing


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Description

A strange destiny waits for a man at the edge of a poisoned stream.

BI11/e5 is interrogated using a set of scientifically dubious techniques.

A cunning octopus hatches a plan to escape from the unhinged pirates keeping it captive.

This varied collection of short stories delves into themes of identity, time and energy. Ideal for readers who enjoy everything from light contemplation to the abstract and the illogical, or something a little darker, will love this book.

A strange destiny waits for a man at the edge of a poisoned stream.

BI11/e5 is interrogated using a set of scientifically dubious techniques.

A cunning octopus hatches a plan to escape from the...


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ISBN 9781806342358
PRICE £3.99 (GBP)
PAGES 200

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Very solid collection of stories from Spencer Jhenard.

The tales vary in format and theme.

The stories themselves have a touch of peculiarity: some contain a mere dash of surreality, while others plunge into downright absurdity.

I liked them.

With thanks to Troubador for the ARC.

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