Pop Tarts and Other Stories

Introducing a collection of short stories from South African author, Lauren Beukes. The lead story, "Pop Tarts", is a glimpse into the contrived world of a reality television star and her entourage based in Cape Town, South Africa. "Smileys" follows a woman making a living by selling a South African delicacy – sheep heads, commonly known as smileys – at a local market. "Easy Touch" is written from the perspective of a 411 scammer who specializes in bilking targets out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. All three stories are written in Lauren’s signature rapid-fire style and feature characters that are instantly recognizable and nuanced. Even the characters we immediately dislike have depth and each story is impossible to put down once you start.