Books like Cat in glass, and other tales of the unnatural by Nancy Etchemendy
Nancy Etchemendy’s debut short‑story collection gathers eight tales that weave the uncanny into ordinary settings. In the title story, a malfunctioning statue birthed by a dying artist harbors madness. The Lily and the Weaver’s Heart follows an one‑eyed village girl who supports the village’s tradition of hunting a rare lily. Lunch at Etienne’s presents a chilling nuclear‑winter scene in which a woman finds herself the sole diner. The Flat‑Brimmed Hat shows a teenage girl defying suicide after a mystical encounter with her future self. Each story mixes supernatural twists with realistic emotions, making it a compelling read for readers in grades 9–12 and above.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Nancy Etchemendy
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