Lonely people can be strange, and so can their stories. Archaeologists, secret agents, cutting-edge scientists, supposed witches, thieves, castaways, orphans, imperialists, athletes and others, all have their quirky little tales to tell.

And here they are in another anthology of short stories from the prolific talent of Maryanne Peters. Her skill in telling a story with few words clearly shows in this collection of strange tales. Romantic endings are here together with some that are sad and some that are puzzling, as strange stories often are.