Trade Secret edited by Joanne Hichens

Tales with a Twist

296 pages, Paperback

229 x 147 x 23mm (L x W x T)

Published 2017

Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.

Genres: South African / Anthologies / Short Stories

Psst! Come closer, we've got secrets... Trade Secrets, that is! A collection of tales with more twists than a pretzel factory, this anthology is your one-stop shop for titillation, delight, and the occasional "wait, WHAT?!" moment. Whether it's secrets of state (think cloak and dagger, but maybe with a braai tongs?), the workplace (because who hasn't fantasized about photocopying their boss's head?), or the family (where the skeletons in the closet are doing the Macarena), Trade Secrets has it all. As always, we're serving up a delicious smorgasbord of memorable characters and settings, reflecting the glorious, chaotic tapestry that is South Africa. Trade Secrets marks the fifth installment of the annual Short.Sharp.Stories Awards anthologies, brought to you with the generous support of the National Arts Festival of South Africa. A huge shout-out to our 2017 judges, Liesl Jobson, Phakama Mbonambi, and Tim Richman, who bravely waded through a mountain of stories to bring you these gems. You're welcome. Now, shhhdon't tell anyone what you readunless it's really juicy.