Seppuku

Seppuku is a provocative collection of 17 short stories blending dark comedy, psychological depth and surrealism. From a Hollywood social media feud (Hashtag Junket) to a dystopian cloning nightmare (Tyger Bright), a haunted WWII gunship (U-Turn), and a trawlerman pursued by corporate bounty hunters (The Trawlerman’s Dream), these tales explore fame, trauma, revenge, and existential crises. Set in varied locales—Northern England, dystopian futures, remote mountains, and mythic seas—the stories delve into human struggles, from a suicidal hotel guest (Do Not Disturb) to a samurai-inspired vigilante (Seppuku). Reid’s Kafkaesque prose and biting satire make this a gripping read for fans of literary and speculative fiction.