Objects in Dreams

by Lisa Tuttle

Lisa Tuttle’s stories examine the nuances of relationship and family dynamics. Her work has been commended by such contemporaries as Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, Kelley Armstrong, Robert Holdstock and Dean R. Koontz. She is a winner of both the John W Campbell Award (1974) and the 1989 BSFA Award for best short story. In 1982 she was also awarded a Nebula, which she refused on a point of principle. Drawing largely on her output over the past decade, Objects in Dreams is Lisa at her best; a stunning collection of tales that switch effortlessly between SF, dark fantasy, and horror.

Contents:

Introduction
Objects in Dreams May be Closer than they Appear
Old Mr. Boudreaux
A Cold Dish
Ragged Claws
In Translation
The Man in the Ditch
Shelf-Life
Paul’s Mother
Closet Dreams

Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Science Fiction

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2012

About the author

(Wife of Colin Murray) aka Maria Palmer (house pseudonym).

Lisa Tuttle taught a science fiction course at the City Lit College, part of London University, and has tutored on the Arvon courses. She was residential tutor at the Clarion West SF writing workshop in Seattle, USA. She has published six novels and two short story collections. Many of her books have been translated into French and German editions.

Reviews

[Kirsty]

I’ve read a few of Lisa Tuttle’s novels, and they’re always fun, fantastical and satisfying. But her short fiction is dark. These stories explore the horrors of domesticity, particularly rural English horrors – not a crumbling mansion to be seen, but instead a new take on spooky houses.

[Tracy Hollen]

3.5 stars

[Caty]

Thanks to the anonymous benefactor who sent me the e-book.