A thought-provoking story of hidden lives, by Jane Stemp. Waterbound is set in a future of limited resources, allocated to those who can contribute to society, while people unable to contribute are quietly removed. Gem finds her way beneath the City into an unknown place, and there she finds the forgotten people, the Waterbound. Gem and her friend Jay, girl and boy on the brink of knowing more than they should, follow the Waterbound as they fight to be part of the world above. Admin, the Citya s government, has them under constant surveillance. Can the Waterbound succeed, or are these hidden people best forgotten? And even if Gem and Jay can help, is there a safe way out?

From thirteen talented Oxford writers, stories that sweep across town, gown and countryside. Featuring everything from love, lust, loss and death to tortoises and Tchaikovsky, this collection of stories will delight and enthral all those who have a passion for Oxford.

The Bodleian Murders is the third collection of short stories, all based around the university city of Oxford. These stories once again cover the range of emotional topics that are skilfully woven into the local landscape from murders motivated by ambition to romance and the countryside.