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The Secret Goldfish: Stories

Readers familiar with David Means' electrifying work in the Los Angeles TimesBook Prize — winning Assorted Fire Eventswill recognize his extraordinary vision in The Secret Goldfish. A trio of erotically charged kids goes on a crime spree in Michigan; a goldfish bears witness to the demise of a Connecticut marriage; and an extremely unlucky man is stalked by lightning. This dazzling new collection reveals Means' rare talent for the short story and establishes his place among the American masters.

Setting
2000s
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages
Form
short stories

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