Tina Rath's twenty-plus tales exhibit an innate sense of structure that allows for a satisfying conclusion - and often a sting in the tail. These are unashamedly entertaining stories, dark fantasy with a touch of humour, that display a deftness of touch inviting us to enjoy the words on the page. They don't outstay their welcome or labour their points because they don't need to - Tina Rath knows how a story works. And they work well. Very well indeed.