'Oates is simply the most consistently inventive, brilliant, curious and creative writer going, as far as I'm concerned' -- Gillian Flynn'A writer of extraordinary strengths' * Guardian *'An unsettling read worth every resulting jump in the night ... [Oates is a] literary goddess' * Daily Mail *'A collection that displays Oates's ability to inhabit distinctive voices to chilling effect' * Observer *'At her best Oates is simply incredible' * Nudge Book *'A revelation ... These tales clearly illustrate the author's great narrative and literary skills. Highly recommended' * Promoting Crime *