Seven exceptional stories that turn a penetrating eye on stigmatisation, immigration policies, culture abuse, modern slavery, culture abuse, xenophobia, social bullying, social media illusion and racism. Thought-provoking, comforting and in prose that is endlessly energetic and inventive.

How far would you go to fight for survival...? A look in the eyes of a stranger leads to a rescue mission. A woman trapped in a cycle of multiple miscarriages is forced to make a life-changing decision. A family goes on a mission to prove their daughter is not a murderous sociopath, despite the overwhelming evidence otherwise. In TORN, Grace T. Solomon shrewdly demolishes the arbitrary borders between literary fiction, crime and thriller, family sagas, romance and inspirational thriller. In this electric and provocative debut, Grace explores genres to shape an astonishing narrative that showcases the realities of our world and the defining everyday battles fought by women. The stories in this collection span characters, countries, even decades, revealing how women-its centrepiece face and battle stigmatisation from infertility, immigration policies, social media bullying, culture abuse, xenophobia, corruption, modern slavery, discrimination, and racism. Grace transport the readers then jolt us alive with a spark of cruelty, a surge of darkness, unexpected violence and betrayal. With shocking accuracy and effect, she shows us how an unspoken human drive, passion and determination can bring life to our world. She affirms that by taking action, we can rewrite our history. PRAISE FOR GRACE.T. SOLOMON 'Captivating, heart pulling and startlingly insightful' Nancy Byers 'The stories are on a mission. Electrifying and painfully beautiful.' Across Borders ARC 'This is a powerful collection of stories, that jolt us alive with a spark of cruelty, surge of darkness, unexpected violence, betrayal, and the severe impact of a decision' Book Room Club