Dust of the Universe, tales of family

Commended -- SPR Awards 2014 
Family.  Inescapable, universal, defining.  Whether near or far, family can evoke feelings of love or resentment, trust or regret--but never indifference.  In Dust of the Universe, V.S. Kemanis tells the tales of families in conflict and harmony, exploring the depth and intractability of interpersonal relationships. A mysterious aunt is buried with a dark family secret, leaving a clue as her only legacy.  A single mom with a severely disabled child allows her imagination to become a dangerous reality.  A family on holiday in a resort town is stunned by the disappearance of their daughter's guest, a troubled teenager.  Enter the lives of these characters and many more in these sixteen unforgettable stories and experience the exultant and devastating emotions that only family can bring.