Clamour and Mischief

A clamour of rooks. A mischief of magpies. A storytelling of crows. All the corvids – the rooks and ravens, jays and jackdaws, crows and magpies – have the best collective nouns. A parliament and a party. Tidings and titterings, bands and trains. An unkindness. Clamour and Mischief brings a veritable storytelling to these corvidae, this bird family known for intelligence, cunning and connection with folklore and urban legends. Our storytellers come from around the world and include award-winning and shortlisted writers, as well as fledgling authors in their professional debut. This anthology’s sixteen striking stories, edited by Narrelle M Harris, are imbued with the humour, darkness, wisdom and magic of the birds which inspired them. Take them as a jest, a guide, or a warning – but don't, whatever you do, ignore them! Stories and authors include: • Alex Marchant: Watchers• Dannye Chase: Branwen and the Three Ravens• Eugen Bacon: Sleuthing for a Cause• Gabiann Marin: Quoth the Raven• G