BookTrib's latest Bites feature introduces readers to four new releases that push boundaries in fiction, from experimental explorations of psychosis to dark horror and multigenerational sagas. These works offer fresh perspectives on identity, trauma, and human resilience.
Louis Gale's "a written self-portrait: 'On Psychosis' a Novella Vol. I" plunges readers into the unstable mind of Amstel, a man navigating psychotic breaks, travel, and drug experiences. Written in nonlinear stream of consciousness, the novella uses repetition, abrupt shifts, and unconventional typography to immerse readers in Amstel's distorted reality. Gale, who has experienced homelessness and psychiatric hospitalization before earning a master's degree in consciousness studies, brings both lived experience and academic insight to this series. The second volume, "a written self-portrait: 'On Tragedy' Volume II," expands Amstel's journey into imagined realms and philosophical speculation, exploring higher consciousness and human potential. The series is available at this link for Volume I and this link for Volume II.
Alex Grass's "Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror" delivers 17 stories of grotesque and macabre horror, infused with dark humor. Tales feature a forgotten video game with a terrifying past, a spiked dog collar that converts a city to worship a dead dog, and a surgical implant that gives its owner more than she bargained for. Black-and-white illustrations enhance the disquieting atmosphere. This collection is for readers who enjoy unapologetically bizarre fiction and grindhouse-style gore. Purchase at this link.
Michael Weiner's "The Future Is Not Yet Written" continues the saga of the Klein, Carbone, Doyle, Roth, and Bartell families from the aftermath of 9/11 to the COVID era. This multigenerational narrative traces how love, illness, ambition, and chance reshape lives over two decades. Weiner's compassionate storytelling highlights resilience built through choices and connections. The book is available at this link.
