`This is a collection which dares to be different. Every line is disquietingly edgy and sharp, teetering on the brink of a strange `otherness.` There`s anger here and much more darkness than light, but nothing is gratuitous or spiteful; what we have is writing brave and honest enough to lift life`s painted veil. Contemporary poetry has rarely felt like this: cerebral, visceral, and formidably good.` Dr Mike Miles, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, Glyndwr University. `Tim Humphreys-Jones` work is contemporary, engaging and very perceptive. The conciseness of poems such as "Ventriloquist" and "Dusty Pockets" engage the reader or listener. Tim is a strong and powerful new voice who must be listened to, whose sincerity and honesty is rare. His use of rhyme and rhythm are refreshing, and there is a menacing but sadly realistic tone to some of his razor blade observations. He has an exceptional empathy with people`s suffering, but also the objectivity to depict it so stunningly. It`s this contrast and ability to be so varied, that make his poems such exciting and engaging reading. Aled Lewis-Evans, author of Someone Else in the Audience