Distinctly eerie and beautifully written ... Each story is a quietly propulsive mystery ... Ruskovich excels at supplying particular character details that immediately give everyone in the story texture and dimension.
Nightjar is another daring, immersive achievement by Emily Ruskovich ... Distinguished by beautifully crafted, lyrical prose with enough vibrant realism to burn character and story deep into your mind, but unhinged enough to disquiet and invite reflection.
In this exquisitely tailored collection of five stories, Ruskovich plumbs the depths of mystery, memory, and the quiet grief of intimacy ... A strange, pleasurable embodiment of mysteries layered one on top of the other ... A portal to a haunting, liminal Pacific Northwest.
Ruskovich (Idaho) explores the implications of mysteries and lies in this potent collection of five stories ... Throughout, Ruskovich blends urgent pacing with lush wooded scenery and intimate psychological details. It’s a marvel.
