The Gorgon Flower

John Richards

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Queensland Univ. Press
03 April 2024

Horror & ghost stories; Science fiction; Historical fiction; Short stories; Australian Fiction

These accomplished, gothic-infused stories impress in terms of their range and unexpected twists - this is an exceptional debut collection that includes the title novella, 'The Gorgon Flower'.

A young woman is haunted by the disappearance of her grandmother, a brilliant mathematician whose research uncovered the basis for parallel universes. A botanist travels across the seas in search of an elusive, deadly flower that was also his late father's obsession. A talented painter produces his best work - unsettling masterpieces with strange, fantastical elements - years after he was last seen in person.

In this gothic-inspired collection of stories, John Richards pushes the limits of what short fiction can be. With settings that range from rural France to medieval Italy and nineteenth-century Borneo, The Gorgon Flower is an impressively crafted, engrossing debut by a bold new writer.

By: John Richards
Imprint: Queensland Univ. Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9780702266409
ISBN 10: 070226640X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Richards was educated in the UK and lived in London and Singapore before settling in Brisbane. He was shortlisted for the Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Award in 2021 and the Glendower Award for an Emerging Queensland Writer in August 2022. The Gorgon Flower is his first published work of fiction.

Reviews for The Gorgon Flower

'Each story in this enthralling collection crept under my skin to surprise, move and disturb me in equal measure. The Gorgon Flower is hypnotic storytelling.' - Emily O'Grady 'With a tincture of Shelley, Poe and Stevenson, a whiff of le Carr�, and a martini-swirl of Fleming's Bond, John Richards has created a short-story collection that feels fresh and vivid. The Gorgon Flower is a curious, clever, highly enjoyable read.' - Amanda O'Callaghan