A collection of intense, mood-laden stories that explore the vulnerable underbelly of human emotion.

“Because of Dust”, “The Mathematics of the Night”, “Despite the Cold”, “The Closing Hand” – these intense, mood-laden stories expertly explore the vulnerable underbelly of human emotion. From the sleazy backstreets of Paris and huddled London bedrooms, to apocalyptic SF, Kenworthy’s characters live in a world where hope often turns to despair and where compassion is rewarded with malice.