About this book
Dream Town by Henry Slesar invites listeners into a world of deceptively ordinary lives where short stories twist into dark, uncanny revelations. Slesar’s precise, economical prose places seemingly benign characters—plump neighbors, weary drifters, anxious suburbanites—on the edge of the surreal, turning kitchen-table conversations and late-night knockings into moments of eerie suspense.
This literary short-story collection blends elements of fantasy and psychological fiction with a mid-century American backdrop, capturing social mores and domestic anxieties while nudging them into the realm of the strange. Each tale spotlights human foibles, dark humor, and sly moral turns without resorting to gore—stories that feel like Twilight Zone vignettes infused with domestic detail. Themes of vulnerability, identity, and the unexpected consequences of small decisions run through the collection, showcasing Slesar’s gift for economical plotting and surprise.
Perfect for fans of short fiction, literary fantasy, and atmospheric storytelling, Dream Town is an ideal audiobook for commutes, late-night listening, or anyone who enjoys compact, twist-laden tales that linger after the last line. Listen for the craft of a master storyteller who makes the ordinary feel unsettlingly alive.
