Quickly, While They Still Have Horses

Quickly, While They Still Have Horses is a vivid and witty collection of sixteen short stories set in contemporary Northern Ireland. Jan Carson masterfully weaves elements of magical realism into the fabric of everyday life, presenting world-weary characters facing bizarre situations—from children born with wings to men turning into mud. Through these surreal premise, the stories deeply explore themes of family ties, community dynamics, lingering trauma, and the quiet resilience of ordinary human lives.