A Nest of Hooks

"…this is a diverse, continually surprising collection of stories…his writing is clear and fresh, and he has the poet's eye for detail…Otto is an intelligent, talented writer, and A Nest of Hooks is sure to captivate many readers."—Library Journal

"When you see how good these stories are, you'll want to make a distinction between other short fictions and these."—National Public Radio

"His sense of economy is superb and the humanity behind his characters appealing."—Booklist