Experience the chilling beauty of **Permafrost**, a captivating collection of **short fiction** that delves into the profound themes of **desire**, **loss**, and **longing**. This **trade paperback** from the **University of Queensland Press**, published in 2021, features 256 pages of spellbinding narratives that twist and challenge the boundaries of tradition. Each story within this anthology inverts the gothic and romantic genres, offering unique perspectives on haunting experiences. Dive into diverse settings, from the rugged landscapes of **small-town Australia** to the intricate details of **Hokkaido** and the poignant atmosphere of **rural England**. With its powerful narratorial voice and auto-fictional elements, **Permafrost** captivates readers through its dark humor and vibrant prose. From the unsettling depiction of childlike confusion in familial relationships to an intriguing after-hours exploration of Auschwitz and a soul-searching journey to reconnect with a lost love in wintry Japan, this collection is sure to transport you. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and those intrigued by complex emotional landscapes, **Permafrost** promises to unsettle and impress with every turn of the page. Embrace the haunting and embrace the readable mystery that awaits within the covers of this brilliant work.