Near Open Water

Overview

Disturbing in its honesty, this anthology focuses a sharp yet intimate eye upon the people of the Caribbean. The characters face problems of freedom, history, race, class, violence, entrapment, and morality. Theirs is a region in constant flux, trying to break away from its dehumanizing past while uncertain of how to manage the present and plan for the future. Unflinching in its portrayal of the realities of Caribbean life, these dark short stories also find solace in the natural beauty of the region.

Author Biography

Keith Jardim is an assistant professor of English literature and creative writing at Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait. His stories have appeared in numerous publications, including the Denver Quarterly, the Journal of Caribbean Literatures, Tell Tales 4: The Global Village, and Trinidad & Tobago Review.