Greater City Shadows

and other stories

By: Laurie Steed

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Paperback | 1 February 2024

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Shortlisted for the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award

A man treads water in the Swan River, hoping to bring his friend back to shore. Three siblings gaze skyward seeking a comet among the stars. A mother and daughter grapple with their fraught relationship and an inappropriate birthday cake. Bushfires sweep a Perth suburb while a woman, still burnt from a previous relationship, lessens the divide between an individual and their community.

In Greater City Shadows, Laurie Steed shines a light on the tremendous complexity and beauty of everyday relationships. From unrequited first love and burnt flames of the past to early parenthood stresses and tense friendships. These short stories are vulnerable and tender â" a captivating collection reminding us that to be connected is to be human.

âEvocative and engaging, Greater City Shadows shows how the short story form, in the hands of a skilful writer, can offer profound insights into peopleâs inner and outer lives.â â" Susan Midalia

âTimely, tender and true, Greater City Shadows is a superb collection of stories.â â" Ryan OâNeill

âWhat a generous, smart collection ... Steedâs stories are funny, surprising and full of heart.â â" Laura Elvery

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