{"product_id":"xiv-9781788308915","title":"XIV","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ann Strong\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Olympia Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Olympia Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Short Stories (single author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a captivating collection of fourteen stories, the macabre aspect of human nature is exposed with a rare combination of candour and piercing black humour. Mankind's worst and best attributes are highlighted as a range of challenging situations present themselves. Detective Doyle investigates murders in the most bizarre of circumstances, not helped by an overzealous temporary colleague and obstinate witnesses. A bereaved twin sister fiercely pursues a disturbing web of people traffickers. A flood of near-biblical proportions prompts survivors to desperate measures. An ordinary, downtrodden wife suddenly finds previously unknown literary inspiration from an undetectable source. The arrival of an oval-shaped gift from above and a sudden virus on communities provoke powerful reactions on those affected. Alice the intrepid Airedale displays unintentional heroism. There is very little that is predictable in this multi-faceted exploration of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46452168884375,"sku":"9781788308915","price":1170.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781788308915.webp?v=1769139795","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/xiv-9781788308915","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}