An old cowboy stares into the eyes of his dead wife and remembers a time
before he knew her; a photojournalist and his terminally ill wife enjoy
one last night together under the hunter's moon; a family wait for their
son to return home from the civil war in Bosnia; and a dying man takes
violent revenge against the people who ruined his life. Crisp, heartfelt
and clear-eyed, Katakis's debut short story collection bears comparison
with those of the great American writers and demonstrates the enduring
power of love in even the cruellest of environments.
"Dangerous Men is mesmerizing. These are wonderful, devastating
stories, filled with dread and death, yet suffused with decency and
love. I loved it." Ken Burns
"Very violent and immensely readable, both deeply sad and deeply
cathartic" Henry Marsh
"Highly recommended for Steinbeck readers and others safe-sheltering
from the dangerous men in Washington, D.C." Steinbeck Now
"A work of great sensitivity and lyrical beauty." Raja Shehadeh