Unexpected Stories

"This e-book collection contains only two short stories but offers a much appreciated look at Octavia Butler as a young writer, still developing her rich style and genre sensibilities. “A Necessary Being,” found among her papers in the Huntington Library collection, and “Childfinder,” accepted to a famously unreleased anthology, were both written in the ‘70s at the beginning of her career — and both showcase Butler’s ability to create a whole world and well-rounded characters out of very few words. It’s a must-read, not just for Butler fans but for all lovers of speculative fiction."