Stories about stories and storytelling.Written on the road between the past and the future, a writer explores his relationship with his dying father.Literature, fantasy and science fiction come together in this unique and very personal piece. Tony Ballantyne is the author of the acclaimed Penrose hard SF novels, Twisted Metal and Blood and Iron, as well as the groundbreaking and surreal fantasy novels Dream London and Dream Paris. 'Sharp, touching, and very original, this collection uses stories of different genres to explore aspects of the same emotional landscape, creating a very personal and very satisfying whole.' Chris Beckett, winner of the Arthur C Clarke Award