Kei Miller’s short story collection Fear of Stones and Other Stories displays the complexities of identity in Jamaican society. Angst, despair, restlessness, and a lining of sadness mark many of the stories. At once showing the undercurrents of life in a place regarded as paradise, and providing a depth to characters typically marginalized by Jamaican society, the collection stands out as insightful literature for those willing to peel back the layers of life in Jamaica. The young and forgotten, single mothers, gay men, abandoned children, a mortician, and so on each find their spotlight in stories which can be cruel but are ultimately satisfying in their craft. Miller lends a voice to groups that are typically ignored, and his stories featuring gay characters provide a window into lives typically marginalized and abused by Caribbean society. The humanity of the characters and reflections of abuse are a compelling mirror for societies where homophobia finds popular support. The stories of women and the sorrow displayed by Miller’s characters are equally impactful. The longer, titular story is engaging, and the short, almost flash fiction stories are well wrought. Miller also has a few short story experiments in the collection which provided an interesting change or rhythm. Overall, Fear of Stones and Other Stories provides a great introduction to Kei Miller’s work, and marks the author as one worth returning to visit. ( )