Fever

While on a business trip in Calgary, Cecilia’s husband, Colin, falls suddenly and seriously ill. With Colin in the hospital in a fevered sleep, Cecilia feels stunned and disconnected, and she finds herself striking up a sexual relationship with another guest at the hotel that leaves her questioning both her marriage and her own motives.

Fever is a collection of sixteen short stories that reveal the secret inner lives of women and men, skilfully peeling back their defenses to expose crystallizing moments of joy, pain, fear, and guiltless pleasure. Sharon Butala infuses Fever with an intensity of emotion that often catches readers off guard, making for a reading experience that is always honest and powerful.

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