A septuagenarian contract killer, a chronic hypochondriac, two zombie-creating comedians, a good Samaritan and a man called Barnaby whose holiday takes an unexpected turn. In these sleek and witty tales, described by Loaded as an excellent collection of dark, funny and bizarre short stories , Alexei Sayle s characters are vividly, wryly - and occasionally disturbingly - portrayed. Their voices, and the stories they have to tell will remain in the mind for a long, long time.
Read MoreBrilliant tragedy and brilliant comedy in one stunning sentence It reminded me most of nothing I d ever read before. - Douglas Adams A cracking read dense with smart ideas, sour observations and loony rants - Independent on Sunday Arch, desiccated and menacing brilliant - The Times Barcelona Plates will put a smile on your face and a chill down your spine. - Time Out