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A vivid, confident and mesmerising debut ... Terakes does not pull any punches, vividly portraying both the loving intimacy and cruel violence that are such hallmarks of Greek mythology.

 

Tamuz Ellazam, Readings bookseller

 

Inspired by classic myths, Eros is a collection of dazzling short stories about queer life, lust, love, revenge, wrath and loss.

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 'Reading this compelling novel elicited a visceral reaction in me. It is damning and enlightening.' – Chris Gordon, Readings bookseller
'Tears along with effortless bravado, a virtuoso display from an author at the top of her game.' – Mark Luffman, Readings bookseller
'Timely, provocative, and painfully relevant, Vulture is an uncomfortable but essential read.' – Nicole Vasilev, Readings bookseller
'An engrossing tale of broken families and passion.' – Ruby Grinter, Readings bookseller 
'One aspect of Macrae Burnet’s brilliance as a storyteller here is [his] brevity.' – Julia Jackson, Readings bookseller
'Brings to life a time long past, where witchcraft appeared as much a daily reality as carding wool or carpentry.' – Molly Smith, Readings bookseller
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