The Odious Child and Other Stories Product Form:Paperback / softback Power to the People and

Power to the People and Urban Islands

Chris Banks threads fire through the eye of his imagination

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The Odious Child and Other Stories Product Form:Paperback / softback Power to the People andDescription What would you do if your child was a furry feral creature or your new love interest a potential serial killer (or worse, a fictitious clich)? In The Odious Child, Carolyn Black invents her own blend of urban fantasy, crafting a unique storyscape that she populates with a series of mostly nameless figures who are trapped in social roles that they anxiously try to fulfill and sometimes manage to escape. With a refreshingly clear voice and