4.0
dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thank you to BookSirens for providing a review copy. 

One thing I have learned about Mark Towse after reading this collection is that he is a master of making the mundane really disturbing. So many of these stories took normal situations and turned them on their heads. I really enjoyed this collection. 4 stars

There's Something Wrong with Aunty Beth ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The Fruits of Labour  ⭐⭐⭐.75
My Name is Mark Kellis ⭐⭐⭐
Mama's Boy ⭐⭐⭐
An Old Romantic ⭐⭐.5
Mother Dearest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Music Man ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
Bucket of Chicken ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cosy Street ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
The Undertones ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
A Bad Harvest ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Long Distance Call ⭐⭐⭐.5
Retail Therapy ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Time for a Change ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mount Pleasant House ⭐⭐⭐.5
Just a Fly ⭐⭐⭐
Old Times ⭐⭐⭐
Time to Reflect ⭐⭐⭐.25
The Bedroom Window ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Make Me Shine ⭐⭐⭐
The Candle Maker ⭐⭐⭐.75