Every 17 years, cicada cries fill the air. During that time, the citizens of Olford, Indiana simply aren't themselves.
A father grapples with guilt, after killing his son's cat. An estranged couple use an old tape recorder to communicate. A husband and wife search their property for an other-worldly creature. A young man returns home to participate in a barbaric ritual. The ten stories in this collection give readers a peek inside the window of small-town living.
Something is definitly off in Olford, but are the cicadas really to blame?