The Real Taste of Darkness (and other stories) (Paperback) by Nikhil Kshirsagar

9789354389344. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 102. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 102 p. This anthology of short stories was seeded from the one that gets place of pride as the title story. The lockdown that followed as a result of a hitherto unknown virus (Covid-19 of course!) created a fertile ground for more stories to spawn, and before long a collection waiting to fall into the hands of a willing reader was born.

The stories have a languid pace that allows plenty of room for subtlety, but they don't fall into a specific genre or theme. Some have an essential thread of humour running through them, while others pack in a pleasant element of surprise. And some may leave a hint of an uneasy aftertaste. These, the writer recommends, are best relished like an exotic aperitif! Bon Appetit!