In this collection of short stories the author of In Cold Blood explores worlds of fear and doubt: the menacing Deep South, the impenetrable private realms of childhood -- beautiful yet frightening.<br/><br/>The book features a total of eight short stories:<br/><br/>"Master Misery"<br/>"Children on Their Birthdays"<br/>"Shut a Final Door"<br/>"Jug of Silver"<br/>"Miriam"<br/>"The Headless Hawk"<br/>"My Side of the Matter"<br/>"A Tree of Night"