"Reading one of his stories is a trip through different seasons, different doors...."

Neal Barrett, Jr. answers (sometimes) to a number of names: Odd, Weird, Gonzo, and, as a former collection points out: Slightly Off Center. Barrett is all of the above, and more. From readers who have followed his career come accolades such as "brilliant", "unique", "sheer genius". Other writers respect his status as a master of words, his ability to weave rhythm and poetry into his tales.

Barrett jumps in and out of genres at will, or simply invents one of his own. He likes to bring his favorite characters together and see what they'll do. Neal Barrett, Jr. has made a special effort to give us a number of dark, funny, and hopefully impossible views of the future. 

Clearly, Nostradamus missed the boat. Read and enjoy. Stories included in this collection: 

• "Grandfather Pelts" 
• "Tony Red Dog" 
• "The Last Cardinal Bird in Tennessee"
• "Hit"
• "Rhido Wars"
• "Slidin'"
• "Radio Station St. Jack" 
• "Tourists"
• "Getting Dark" 
• "The Heart" 
• "Limo"