This collection of short stories from a Grenadian writer is about ordinary people caught up in extraordinary moments. With lyrical language, Ross weaves the vibrant colors of the Caribbean with the harsh stories of his protagonists, transporting readers to a world of haunting beauty that refuses to relinquish its electrifying hold.
Jacob Ross was born in Grenada, and has lived in Britain since 1984. He is a poet, playwright, journalist, novelist and a tutor of creative writing. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and has been a judge of the V.S. Pritchett Memorial Prize, the Olive Cook, Scott Moncrieff and Tom-Gallon Literary Awards. ~ Sources: Government of Grenada and Peepal Tree Press