After his son, Adrian, completes an experiment on the behaviour of rats, Bill sees his own life—spent primarily in front of the television—mirrored in the animals' caged existence.

With a compelling sense of mystery just below the surface, The Roaring Girl's twelve short stories showcase Greg Hollingshead's uncanny ability to turn the world on its head and view life from unexpected perspectives.

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