A set of tales to stir the blood

Literary fiction; The Redemption of Galen Pike ; By Carys Davies; Salt Publishing, €13.50

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With her short story collection The Redemption of Galen Pike, Carys Davies has penned a set of tales so entrancing that it’s little wonder she has picked up so many awards since the book’s first publication late last year.

Having been announced in July as the winner of the Frank O’Connor Short Story Award, last night a reception was held in the Triskel Christchurch as part of the Cork International Short Story Festival, ...