Greasy Lake and Other Stories

This is a collection of fifteen short stories by T. Coraghessan Boyle, first published in 1985. The stories are described as a blend of mythic and realist, farcical and tragic, serving as 'fables of contemporary life'. They explore a diverse range of themes, including identity, rebellion, and the darker side of human nature, often reflecting the fears and anxieties of America in the 1960s, such as the specter of a nuclear holocaust. The titular story, 'Greasy Lake,' is the centerpiece, following a trio of privileged young men who venture into a low-level delinquent evening that culminates in a dangerous and consequential encounter with the 'wrong crowd'.

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