Set in a fictional locale in Barbados, The Secrets of Catspraddle Village (Black Coral Publishing) by Callie Browning investigates the mysterious, multifaceted lives of its inhabitants, chronicling events that involve disappearances, deception, and hair-raising escapades. Drawing on the interconnectedness of village life, Browning’s short stories make ample use of Barbadian dialect alongside historical references to notable island events. The Secrets of Catspraddle Village takes both a humourist and introspective approach to its characters’ fates. The author’s previously published books, The Vanishing Girls and The Girl with the Hazel Eyes, explored the challenges and trials facing Caribbean women, particularly those up against patriarchal and sexist odds.