Reviews
"Ashley-Smith debuts with a gorgeous, melancholy coming-of-age novella about girlhood and ghosts.... This eerie, ethereal tale marks Ashley-Smith as a writer to watch." —Publishers Weekly
"With The Attic Tragedy J. Ashley-Smith proves himself an elemental writer of great talent. ... This attic is a place of patchwork-detail where characters are forced to question their legacies, and I was held captive by their frightening revelations. A moody, melancholic read that I can#&39;t recommend highly enough."—Aaron Dries, author of House of Sighs and A Place for Sinners
"The Attic Tragedy is full of heart and darkness, both endearing and terrifying. These pages open like a raw wound. You don#&39;t read this story. It bleeds into you, and it leaves a scar on the way in." —Sarah Read, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Bone Weaver#&39;s Orchard and Out of Water
5 stars: "The Attic Tragedy is indeed a heart wrenching tale of love and loss. It features an insecure protagonist, George, and a mysterious girl, Sylvie, who can see ghosts of the past ... I would highly recommend this book." —Michelle Meng#&39;s Book Blog
“A of loss, trauma and identity, masterfully told. Horror and thriller elements underpin an unsettling coming-of-age story … Ashley-Smith’s style is gripping, his structure clear and considered. The Attic Tragedy#&39;s multifaceted nature and effective storytelling has far-reaching appeal.” —Aurealis Magazine
"The Attic Tragedy, is a sharp and delicate jewel that both shines beautifully and cuts deeply … Masterly crafted, it will please all Shirley Jackson amateurs, who will be thrilled to find again this mix of humanity, beauty and cruelty." —Seb Doubinsky, author of Missing Signal and The Invisible