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Spineless Wonders

The Rattler & other stories - A.S. Patric

This entertaining collection includes a romp of a novella called The Rattler, as well as short stories and micro fictions all set in and around contemporary Melbourne. Sometimes serious, sometimes seriously playful –always written in breathtakingly beautiful prose – these stories uncover the heartbreaking tragedies, slow-burning emotions and serendipity of ordinary lives.

Cover and illustrations by Miles Allinson. The Rattler collage by Maxine Beneba Clarke

Praise for The Rattler & other stories: “Spare and taut, sometimes tricky, sometimes shocking, yet always deeply and satisfyingly tender. A great collection.” Paddy O'Reilly, author. “An explosive mix of muscular prose and sharp originality. In this collection, A. S. Patrić proves himself to be a writer who must be taken very seriously.” Vanessa Gebbie, author of Short Circuit, A Guide to the Art of the Short Story. “A.S. Patrić is that rarest of writers- he is absolutely fearless. His stories take risks, his characters soar and his prose sings. Be careful. These stories might cut you.” Ryan O’Neill, author.

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