<p>Readers familiar with <strong>David Means</strong>' electrifying work in the <em>Los Angeles Times</em> Book Prize -- winning Assorted Fire Eventswill recognize his extraordinary vision in <strong>The Secret Goldfish</strong>. A trio of erotically charged kids goes on a crime spree in Michigan; a goldfish bears witness to the demise of a Connecticut marriage; and an extremely unlucky man is stalked by lightning. This dazzling new collection reveals Means' rare talent for the short story and establishes his place among the American masters.</p>