Holy Terrors and Other Stories by Amelia Batistich

Discover sharply observed stories of New Zealand life.

Good Condition – moderate shelf and edge wear with corner creasing, light surface scratches, and general handling wear; binding appears intact.

Holy Terrors and Other Stories by Amelia Batistich is a collection of short fiction shaped by close observation of family, community and everyday human behaviour. Batistich's stories explore relationships, social expectations and private tensions, often finding significance in ordinary encounters and domestic moments. Her characters are presented with humour, sympathy and an alert eye for contradiction, creating portraits that feel grounded in their time and place. Together, the stories offer an engaging introduction to a distinctive New Zealand writer whose work captures both the warmth and unease beneath familiar lives.