{"product_id":"the-wishing-pool-and-other-stories","title":"The Wishing Pool and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn her first new book in seven years, Tananarive Due further cements her status as a leading innovator in Black horror and Afrofuturism; featuring the 2023 World Fantasy Award–winning story, “Incident at Bear Creek Lodge”!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[[More Info]]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In these 14 powerhouse stories, Due probes history, the grim present moment, and not so far-flung futures, delivering an expansive collection that still hits close to home . . . There are no false notes; every piece is a study in tension, showcasing Due’s mastery at balancing action, suspense, and emotion. Centering Black characters and often Black experiences, this is a standout in both Black horror and the genre more broadly.” ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Book Award–winning author Tananarive Due's second collection of stories includes offerings of horror, science fiction, and suspense―all genres she wields masterfully. From the mysterious, magical town of Gracetown to the aftermath of a pandemic to the reaches of the far future, Due's stories all share a sense of dread and fear balanced with heart and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some of these stories, the monster is racism itself; others address the monster within, each set against the supernatural or surreal. All are written with Due's trademark attention to detail and deeply drawn characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to previously published work, this collection contains brand-new stories, including \"Rumpus Room,\" a supernatural horror novelette set in Florida about a woman's struggle against both outer and inner demons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[[Specifications]]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e296\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear Published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Akashic Books, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168678568223,"sku":"9781636141053","price":44.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1064\/2364\/files\/9781636141053.jpg?v=1793370859","url":"https:\/\/venusenvy.ca\/products\/the-wishing-pool-and-other-stories","provider":"Venus Envy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}