Beneath the Skin and Other Stories

by Matthew Sturges

In and around the city of San Cibola, over the course of more than a century, a diverse collection of men and women learn a simple, disturbing truth; that each of us, in our own way, carries "something weird and dark inside." Whether driven to redemption or to damnation, or to some unsettling destination in between, these characters are each forced to accept that the world, and those in it, are rarely what they seem. In his first collection of stories, Matthew Sturges proves beyond any doubt his firm grasp on the hidden underside of everyday life, shining a light into dark corners and revealing secrets both sacred and profane. Individual gems, these stories come together to form a mosaic protrait of a world recognizable as our own, darkly reflected. The product of a daring and accomplished new voice, Beneath the Skin and other stories is a milestone in the genres of horror and dark fantasy.

310 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2001