This collection showcases William S. Burroughs' distinctive short prose, featuring the titular story of a severed finger, a junky's bizarre Christmas, and tales involving a Tangier con-artist. These hallucinatory sketches blend dark humor with a surreal exploration of addiction, identity, and the grotesque.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience the unique and influential voice of a Beat Generation icon.
• Explore experimental short fiction that pushes conventional boundaries.
• Delve into surreal narratives steeped in drug culture and urban decay.
• Discover a concentrated sample of Burroughs' provocative and unsettling style.