Bird North and Other Stories

Overview

The vignettes in these fresh, searing short stories, closely examine the complex male life. From a predatory act during a cross-country run in Fiordland to a doomed diving trip off Wellington's south coast, this collection combines emotional urgency with a surprising dose of humor to a great range of worlds. The result is a startlingly candid portraiture of the modern man.

Reviews

"A striking first collection of stories from a writer who has zeroed in on his subject and delivered an intense, necessary book." —Damien Wilkins

Author Biography

Breton Dukes has contributed to several literary journals including Sport and Turbine. He lives in Northland, New Zealand.