A Smoke Stained Cab

By Trista Hurley-Waxali

A Smoke Stained Cab is the long anticipated debut story collection from Trista Hurley-Waxali. A book infused with magical realism, near future speculation and oddities both familiar and frightening, the book confronts difficult relationships and conversations in a time when dialogue and discourse sound like corporate mantras. It begins with "Desired Effect," a dystopian piece about a father who aims for his daughter's silence. While "Rooted" explores how addiction can stunt one's ability to find their tone. Bringing in a modern flair, "Baby Alexa" is about actively withholding grief from AI. To then close with "Anise," who unapologetically reclaims her voice in a basement garden. These stories aim for the reader to hear themselves in a climate demanding a stance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DYG3TBSM
• ISBN13: 9798896920823
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Writ Large Press
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"