"To fear is to be human, but how we react to fear is the measure of who we are as humans. In Chris Bullard's new story collection--appropriately titled Fear--people come to terms with what anguishes them in a myriad of idiosyncratic, and, yes, human, ways. These are poignant tales told in an unvarnished style that enriches their impact and effect. Bullard's debut collection is a solid pleasure deserving of the reader's attention. This reviewer looks forward to the author's future efforts, because he clearly has something fresh and unique to convey." -- Michael C. Keith, Slow Transit and...