Jeffrey Ford is one of our finest short story writers, not just in the genre, but in all of fiction. It’s no surprise then that his latest collection, Crackpot Palace, is a brilliant collection of stories that often dips into the surreal, but always brims with depth and emotion.
One of the most interesting things about Ford’s fiction is that it often takes an autobiographical approach, with the author as the narrator and his family and community taking part as well. Many of the stories in this collection fall into this category, featuring Ford navigating the crazy characters and surreal landscapes of places he’s lived.
[Enter the Palace and watch where you turn. Dont mind that strange shadow that seems to chase you...]