Tradeoffs

What if your whole life is a series of tradeoffs—until the final trade?

Bursting with inventiveness, David Galef’s newest collection of stories shifts between the long and short of things. From the minor to the magnificent, Tradeoffs follows itsmany characters toward their variousconclusions—sometimes logical, sometimes absurd, yet always true. Intricate in its construction and thrilling in its breadth, Tradeoffs pays off.

Praise & Reviews

“Poignant, funny, angry, wise, and pleasurable. Can a story collection be a page turner? If so, Tradeoffs is.”
—Robert Shapard, author of Bare Ana

“Masterful . . . these tales highlight Galef’s versatility and keen insight, making this collection a must-read for fans of compelling and thought-provoking fiction.”
—Francine Witte, author of Radio Water

“Galef . . . is more bard than prophet, a professional storyteller with all his skills on full display here. Reading his newest collection felt like sitting next to a fire on a crisp summer night, having a cocktail or beer, and laughing with friends, hoping the night would never end.”
—Tommy Dean, author of Hollows