Going up to the roof, Martin expects to undertake the mundane task of patching a shingle. Instead, while surveying the neighbourhood, he gains a profound awareness of how different things look from a new perspective.

With a compelling sense of mystery just below the surface, The Roaring Girl's twelve short stories showcase Greg Hollingshead's uncanny ability to turn the world on its head and view life from unexpected perspectives.

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