cheeks at the local pool, strange mothers, and a widowed uncle who ditches the necktie in favor of the turtleneck. "Moulthrop's stories showcase his command of rhythm in prose and dialogue as they show the inner life of his characters. ...'Elvis's Dog...Moonbeam and Other Stories' [will] appeal to readers of literary fiction who are interested in subtle, quiet stories whose arcs reflect characters' interior lives more than external progressions in plot. The diverse collection offers stories that will likely each interest a different audience." -ForeWord Clarion Reviews "In most of these tales, the author closely focuses on the narrator's point of view, giving the collection the cumulative effect of an interior monologue. ... These stories are typical of the collection as a whole: inward-focused and personal, with characters reflecting on family losses or on turning points in their lives. ... 'The Wendy Paper' is the most engaging story of the collection-a funny, nuanced depiction of a couple trying to decide what to do about their condominium neighbor." -Kirkus Reviews

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