This is my first introduction to this author's work and I'm thoroughly impressed. I've always had a particular fondness for short fiction because it's spare and technically challenging, so you get a better feel for an author's expertise with the form. The characterization amazed me. The author was able to transform an almost Gothically odd character (the titular Zenith Man), antithetical to most of my beliefs and values, into a sympathetic character (who may or may not have murdered his wife).
It's a short read, but definitely a worthwhile one. I tend not to stray too far from my admittedly narrow genres, but I will absolutely be chasing down Ms. Haigh's back catalogue. She's a natural storyteller and I really enjoyed this short work.
Worth noting for Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
Four stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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