Compromising the Truth

by Bryn Fortey

Compromising the Truth: eighteen stories plus two dozen poems of the weird and wonderful: a touch of science fiction, a tidbit of horror, a sprinkling of the strange. From Adrian Cole’s introduction: “His stories reflect a clear understanding of the human condition and he imbues his characters with knowing insights. The tales vary from stark, unnerving urban horror, to blackly humorous, almost preposterous fantasy, although even these hugely entertaining yarns are seated in reality. “ Praise for Bryn Fortey’s previous collection Merry-Go-Round: “These stories have variety but the best of them show how a range of ideas can be meshed together to form small gems” — SF Crowsnest “It's a perfect gem of a book” — The New Beatnik

342 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 26, 2018

Reviews

[Will Mayo]

What a wonderful collection of strange tales this is! From the tribute story "The Place Of Small Misdemeanors" to the Jekyll And Hyde story "Oink" to the mobster's tale of possession "Locust Day" to Hannibal sendup "Diagnosis." While the Elvis tribute tale "The King Is Dead" is a hoot as is the alien visits a cathouse story "El Homestead Notorious." Most moving, however, is the blues homage poem "The Death Of Blind Lemon Jefferson" for, like me, the gentleman from Wales has a love for a blues song whenever he can get it. I suggest that you run, not walk, to your nearest merchandiser and buy this book in order to set all your minds on fire. For if anybody will do that surely Bryn Fortey will.