The Hassler Effect - The Complete Short Stories of Jon Hassler

Bringing the powerful literary voice of Jon Hassler to a new generation of readers

The Hassler Effect gathers the short stories of beloved Minnesota writer Jon Hassler into one volume for the first time. Well known for his stories and novels of boyhood and small-town life, and for evoking a keen sense of place in his work, Hassler's stories draw from his childhood in southern Minnesota, his experiences teaching high school and college English classes, and the great variety of folks he knew throughout the years. With a literary voice that transcends time and place, Jon Hassler's profound writing will be treasured for generations to come.