#CrowsandSilences presents four of Lucius Shepard's short novels. The narrators are unreliable at every turn, often featuring society's outcasts. Often they lead towards madness. Yet there is also the hope of redemption. Some of Shepard's influences are easy to see as in a reimagining of Conrad's The Heart of Darkness within the Borneo.

An interesting collection of stories, each offering a unique blend of fantasy, mystery, and psychological depth. Lucius Shepard excels in combining lush, atmospheric prose with themes of memory, loss, violence, and existential struggle. The stories explore complex human emotions and the boundaries between the real and the supernatural. While the pacing can occasionally feel slow and the abstract nature of some narratives may challenge readers seeking more straightforward plots, the collection’s emotional resonance and beautiful writing make it a rewarding read. For those who appreciate thoughtful, immersive fiction, Crows and Silences is a good example of well-done storytelling.

A four novella collection from the late Lucius Shepard. I had read one of them 34 years ago, remembered liking it, but maybe the first time around a bit more so. My tastes have changed since then. Two others are better, but I'm not sure if I can decide if "Louisiana Breakdown" or "Colonel Rutherford's Colt" is the best. Highly recommended, but only to readers who don't insist on fictional characters being sympathetic.

I am not used to reading a book with different stories in it so this type is fairly new to me. I would like to say thst I enjoyed the word usage and the writing style of the author. The stories were interesting and very detailed. I feel it would benefit better if it seperated them in a clearer way. Overall, it is well written and very descriptive. I did enjoy the Louisiana breakdown, and Colonrl Rutherfords colt stories more than the others.

This was such a great concept and enjoyed the four short novels. It was everything that I was looking for and enjoyed how each story worked overall. I was invested in what Lucius Shepard wrote and how good it worked in the genre.