“Terrific stories, strong voices, bold approaches. These pages provide a dense concentration of talent.” – David Eagleman

A compelling collection of 26 short stories and novel extracts make up this seventh issue of The Mechanics’ Institute Review. Hop a train through India or skulk round London’s red-light district. Work a shift at an old people’s home; rediscover the fairy tale of adulthood. From Swedish winter to African summer via wars virtual and real, these fictions render the everyday extraordinary and the incredible possible. So lose yourself in this celebration of voice and register. Find yourself in vibrant colourful worlds.