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 The
flat-out perfectly drawn characters in Stories from the
Afterlife will stick to me in much the
same manner as Richard Ford’s and Raymond
Carver’s. Please, please buy this collection if, indeed,
you’ve ever contemplated ditching your job to work as a stripper;
felt guilty for impregnating the nursemaid; wondered how you’d
react in a beer cooler with a pistol in your face; or contemplated
holy men in a hardware aisle. Want to know what can happen from
a one-night stand? You’ll get this answer, plus. These
stories are lyrical, complete, stunning, and
unforgettable. — George Singleton, author of Work Shirts for Madmen Stories from the Afterlife showcases Dalton’s great skills as a writer as well as her acute understanding of human nature. The intricate patterns she weaves around her characters are rich in detail and history and compassion. Their lives—these stories—are filled with loss and longing and yet they are also triumphant as they shine light on those small victories that allow people to survive. Stories from the Afterlife is a moving and compelling collection. — Jill McCorkle, author of Creatures of Habit and Carolina Moon Stories from the Afterlife is a raw, brave collection, punctuated with surprising moments of tenderness and hope. Dalton writes with the eye of an artist and the precision of a poet. — Valerie Ann Leff, author of Better Homes and Husbands Quinn Dalton burrows so deeply into the hearts and psyches of her characters that, while reading her work, one has the unshakable feeling that she has rifled through our own secret thoughts, revealing our very own fears and desires. Stories from the Afterlife is jam-packed with Dalton's brilliance and proves, once again, that she deserves recognition as a master in the realm of contemporary American letters. — Julianna Baggott, author of Girl Talk and The Madam
 "Quinn Dalton is that rare being, a writer who combines fierce passion and keen intelligence. Both are amply present in the far-ranging stories of this splendid collection." —Margot Livesey, author of Banishing Verona "Bulletproof Girl is a smart, subtle, delightful book. Dalton has written a marvelous first collection about what happens when, inevitably, the world's slings and arrows pierce that false and flimsy vest." — Michael Griffith, author of Bibliophilia "With prose as precise and elegant as calculus, Quinn Dalton's Bulletproof Girl portrays tough, tender women struggling through the puzzles of modern life. Her vision is unflinching and always surprising. These stories gleam." — Karl Iagnemma, author of On the Nature of Human Romantic Interaction "Brilliant, wild, scathing, hilarious – these deeply psychological stories of our contemporary world are essential reading. Dalton is one of the most enthralling short story writers of her generation." — Julianna Baggott, author of Girl Talk, The Miss America Family and The Madam
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