Filled with admiration for his characters and the hope they bring to their day to day dilemmas,Night Swimminghas affirmed Pete Fromm's reputation as one of the nation's best writers.
Night Swimmingis a knock-out collection, a big, beautiful breakout for Fromm. Thom Jones
WithNight Swimming, Pete Fromm exceeds expectation: great range here, great delicacy, great news. Nicholas Delbanco
Night Swimmingis a joy to read. Chris Offutt
Fromm is the real deal. The Portland Oregonian
Another stellar collection that showcases Fromm's impressive dexterity. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Fromm's works are shrewd reminders of how perfectly art can illuminate the petty indecencies of everyday life. The Boston Phoenix
Pete Frommis the author most recently of the novelHow All This Started. He won Pacific Northwest Booksellers Awards for the story collectionDry Rain(1997) and the memoirIndian Creek Chronicles(1994). He has published over a hundred stories, earning nominations for the Pushcart Prize, among other honors. He lives with his family in Great Falls, MT.
How All This Started
Night Swimming
The Investigator
The Raw Material of Ash
Freezeout
Black Tie and Blue Jeans
Willowy-Wisps
Cowbird
Gluttony
Doors
Wind
The Thatch Weave
The Gravy on the Cake