Where We Go When All We Were Is Gone

The Return to Monsterland is a captivating collection of twelve genre-bending stories inspired by Japanese folklore, historical events, and pop culture.

In this thought-provoking and imaginative work, Sequoia Nagamatsu explores the complexities of human vulnerability through the lens of fantastical creatures, ghosts, and shapeshifters. From a man struggling to save his marriage after his wife's untimely death at the hands of Godzilla, to a couple navigating the intricacies of reviving their deceased daughter with the help of a mysterious shapeshifter, each story in The Return to Monsterland delves into the spaces we occupy when we are at our most vulnerable. With a keen eye for detail and a masterful command of language, Nagamatsu weaves together tales that are both haunting and thought-provoking, blurring the lines between science and myth, past and present.

Whether you're a fan of fantasy, horror, or simply great storytelling, The Return to Monsterland is sure to leave you spellbound and eager for more.