The stories in this new collection from Tom Noyes show us everyday characters weighing the evidence of their circumstances and seeking ways to understand more fully the mysteries that define their lives.
“His command of craft allows him to unfold characters in a way that moves past mere cleverness and down into emotional tectonics of faith, affection, loyalty, and grief.”
— Image Magazine
The beauty of each story comes from the reckless hope of these characters, their sometimes blind faith in the possibilities of human connection.
“Stories that follow truly human characters as they deal with the common problems of life, such as the death of a father and the relationship with his son, a boy struggling with illiteracy, the suicide of a loved one- all things that everyday people may deal with, but all written intriguingly to glue readers to the page. Spooky Action at a Distance is deftly written and highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review
2008, 160 pages
ISBN 978-0-8023-1346-1 Paperback $14.95