Altiplano and Other Short Stories

WINNER OF THE SPRING 2025
PENCRAFT SEASONAL BEST BOOK AWARD

“The themes of disconnection and the search for meaning feel particularly relevant in today’s world. The collection is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.”
- Book Nerdection

“David Bassano's enthralling collection contains tales that breeze by and leave you with a mix of emotions…Bassano masterfully captures human emotions in a way that feels genuine and authentic…”
- Readers’ Favorite

"With its confident prose and clear vision of humanity, ALTIPLANO is thoughtful, beautiful, and readable."
- IndieReader

"With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human condition, Bassano crafts stories that resonate with authenticity and profound insight. Each character and setting is brought to life with careful precision, making this collection a rich exploration of love, loss, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships."
- Authors Reading

Altiplano and other Short Stories is a collection by David Bassano, author of Trevelyan’s Wager. It combines in a single work short stories and flash fiction from the author’s long writing career, some previously published, some available for the first time. David Bassano is a history professor and human rights advocate. Many of the stories reflect his human rights work, giving the collection a human rights slant. Nevertheless, the stories encompass a wide range of topics, from life in the music industry to martial arts tournaments to a bit of science fiction. The collection will appeal to a wide range of tastes.