The Visibility of Things Long Submerged

George Looney's new short story collection, "The Visibility of Things Long Submerged," explores the gritty secrets of the human heart while plumbing the essential nature of faith. It is filled with swamps, alligators, revival tents, faith healers, sex, death, guilt, sin, and snakes, leading us through a dark landscape brimming with the miraculous and the peculiar.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: BOA Editions, Limited

From the pen of poet George Looney comes a captivating new short story collection that delves into the very essence of faith while unearthing the murky depths of the human heart. Prepare to be led on a thrilling journey through a sinister landscape brimming with both miraculous and peculiar wonders.

In this captivating tale, a man, covered in ash and barely alive, appears on someone's doorstep, a testament to the unpredictable nature of life. One man's actions ignite a profound questioning of the violence that permeates a whole town. Meanwhile, a healer is subjected to a horrifying fate as an alligator bites him in half, a spectacle that leaves a crowd in awe. The Visibility of Things Long Submerged exudes a Southern gothic atmosphere, casting a haunting gaze upon the obscure and obscene.

Within these pages, characters emerge as intricate and relatable, possessing a deep understanding of the trials and tribulations of life and the transformative power of love. Their stories are brimming with a profound longing for something beyond the restless disquiet that pervades their existence. George Looney's poetic prose weaves a tapestry of emotions, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this captivating collection.

Dimension: 203 x 133 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950774944