New York: HarperCollins, (2003.). First edition - Described as ÔA remarkably assured and satisfying debut collectionÕ where Murray Ôseamlessly meshes fact with fiction, taking his inspiration from the worlds of science, nedicine, and nature,Õ this highly praised first book (comments from Ann Patchett and Abraham Verghese) also using intriguing locations: Bombay, Africa, Key West. The title story was selected by Joyce Carol Oates for the Best New American Voices 2002 fiction anthology.