Poison: Stories

by Amy Teegan

From the author of NO DAY LIKE TODAY comes a collection of insightful short stories about how we destroy others and ourselves.A secret, a manipulation, a predator, a disagreement between neighbors. Delusion and heartbreak. Absurdity and kindness. Justifications. Changed perceptions.Each story in this collection explores a different relationship, interaction, or revelation. POISON is a collection of stories about characters who believe they are doing their best—and there is a wide range of behaviors that someone can justify as “their best.”

188 pages, Paperback

Published April 2, 2020

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Reviews

[Nancy H · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished reading “Poison” from cover to cover. Amy Teegan’s stories are so true to life. She captures the details of heart-wrenching and sometimes unimaginable experiences with so much emotion that you feel as though you’re eavesdropping on a conversation, but don’t quite feel guilty about it. She has wisdom and insight into the human condition beyond her years. Her accounts of the sometimes hopeful, but oftentimes tragic encounters of life help us see that we all are capable of inflicting and carrying pain that others know nothing about. Interwoven in her stories is a subconscious reminder that life is fragile, humans are flawed, and we should handle with care.

[Allie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy Amy Teegan’s writing, and these short stories were no exception. She grabs you with the characters right away, and always leaves you wanting to know more about them— even when you hate the characters actions. So much development even in such small doses of stories! Loved these, and I’m left just wanting more.

[Spencer Borup · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful collection, from start to finish. Many of these stories function as little snapshots in people's lives, but all still feel complete, and it amazes me how the author found ways to tell stories that felt "stranger than fiction." The pain and longing and emotion feel real.

This is literary fiction at its finest. I would absolutely recommend this book.

Of all the stories, my personal favorites include "Groceries," "Funeral," and "Marriage."