Maps of Imaginary Towns

FROM THE AUTHOR OF ''BRICK MOTHER'' AND ''GUEST''COMES A MOVING SHORT STORY DEBUT.

From a futuristic colony planet where a woman named Anna dreams of building a rocket, to a drab council estate where a little girl finds magic in hardship, SJ Bradley''s stories showcase remarkable range. Exploring complex emotional terrain—grief, loss, ambition, and our relationship to technology, these are inventive and experimental stories which interrogate what it means to belong.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF ''BRICK MOTHER'' AND ''GUEST'' COMES A MOVING SHORT STORY DEBUT.

From futuristic colonies to drab estates, SJ Bradley''s inventive stories showcase remarkable range. With lyrical prose and psychological depth, Bradley illuminates the quiet heroism pulsing through seemingly ordinary lives. Beleaguered, yet resourceful social workers battle towering workloads; a harassed elderly childminder collapses under the strain; a victim of domestic abuse strikes out for freedom and disgruntled workers in dead-end jobs dream of a brighter future.

These vividly rendered tales trace hard-won solace through small acts of courage, exploring grief, ambition, and belonging. "Maps of Imaginary Towns" celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.

• | Author: SJ Bradley
• | Publisher: Fly on the Wall Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 27, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781915789303
• | ISBN-10: 1915789303