Book Description: The characters in these stories find themselves with their backs against the wall, whether literally or figuratively. They run the gamut from undocumented immigrants to faded rock and soap-opera stars and even the Washington Monument. A female monster chases a man through a maze full of garbage and starving children. A worker falls asleep on the subway after a triple shift and dreams he’s in a pool with Death swimming towards him. Exploring topics such as immigration, corruption and police abuse, Roblest expertly depicts the loneliness and uncertainty of people struggling to survive, but who yearn for something more elusive.
