The Tree Stand

by Jay Atkinson

Jay Atkinson's THE TREE STAND presents short stories of hardscrabble living and crushing blows, shot through with seams of love and hope. You will find the settings convincing and mesmerizing; the characters, heartwarming and heartbreaking.

"These stories of love and loss play like great songs from a favorite radio station, carried on the powerful FM frequency of Jay Atkinson's trademark clean, precise prose. THE TREE STAND is transporting." —Chuck Hogan, New York Times bestselling author of The Town

322 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 2022

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a bit of a character sketch, examining the lives of blue collar and other hard working folks in times of instability and a tough economy. Most are set in the recent past, but also feel relevant today.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty good collection. There are better anthologies out there, but this one is worthwhile. This author has written multiple books, and understands how to create a good story.

Thanks very much for the free review copy for review!!

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent writing. Each and every short story leaves you wanting for more.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of short stories that are thought provoking, somewhat depressing but definitely worth the read. Well written and thought provoking.