Bad Houses

In Bad Houses, John Elizabeth Stintzi presents a captivating collection of surreal and darkly humorous short stories that will resonate with fans of George Saunders and Kelly Link. These tales explore precarious realities, featuring a doctor with a controversial Ebola cure, a college student losing body parts each summer, and a girl intrigued by trolls in her father's pumpkin patch. With a blend of humor and horror, Stintzi intricately weaves themes of alienation and humanity, inviting listeners to reflect on the struggles of modern existence as characters navigate their haunted lives.