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by Richard Dragan (Author)
Both Eerie and Subversive
Invisible Bridges explores the oddness behind human decisions and desires.
Readers of psychological fiction and stream-of-consciousness narratives will enjoy this eclectic and compelling short story collection by author Richard Dragan. Anchored by the acclaimed title story, "The Builder of Invisible Bridges," Invisible Bridges presents fifteen thought-provoking stories that explore the inner lives and motivations of characters navigating difficult and sometimes dangerous situations in search of catharsis. The conclusions aren't always tidy but they'll leave the reader thinking long after the last line.
Those who appreciate challenging literary fiction that explores the stranger corners of the human psyche and the oddness of human behavior will find themselves immersed. Both whimsy and subversion are displayed within the twists and turns of this collection, assuring there is never a dull moment.
Fans of contemporary writers such as George Saunders, John McManus, and Egill Atlason will want to add this short story collection to their reading list.
AUTHOR BIO:Richard Dragan is a journalist whose fiction has appeared in Eclectica Magazine, Quarto and Snow Monkey. He is a lover of travel and film, and a lifelong jazz musician who currently teaches creative writing and journalism at CUNY. Raised in the Midwest, he received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. He resides in Manhattan with his spouse and two daughters. Invisible Bridges is his first short story collection.