Bright Segments: The Complete Short Fiction

Bright Segments: The Complete Short Fiction collects James Sallis's complete short fiction—154 stories spanning six decades—into a single 848-page volume. Eleven stories are exclusive to this collection, making it a must-have for fans of crime, noir, and speculative fiction. Sallis, celebrated for Drive and the Lew Griffin novels, is recognized as a writer of rare craft, whose work blends poetry, philosophy, and empathy with sharp social observation. The volume traces his evolution from pulp-era science fiction to hard-edged noir, and into literary fiction, offering readers a sense of his versatile voice and fearless experimentation. This comprehensive compendium positions Sallis as a major figure in multiple genres and as a touchstone for readers of speculative fiction and crime alike, today and for generations to come.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Readers who enjoy crime, noir, and speculative fiction with literary depth.
• Fans of James Sallis's Drive, Lew Griffin, and other novels who want a complete portrait of his short fiction.
• People who appreciate long-form collections that showcase versatility and philosophical insight.
• Readers who value genre-blending storytelling and thoughtful, empathetic writing.