Showing Fear of Stones and Other Stories (Macmillan Caribbean Writers) by Kei Miller

Gavin was unlike other boys. He had no happy memories. His mother had died giving birth, his father had dropped the baby at the graveside. Gavin was raised by an abusive grandmother who beat him every day in twisted revenge. This collection of stories is peopled mainly by rejects of society, trying to come to terms with antagonistic circumstances.