Author Prashker deftly interweaves lives, loves, friendships, warfare, and complex family connections into a collection of fascinating tales.... The current collection melds accents, geographical sights, sounds, human experiences, juvenile mischief and accomplishment, typical bur hardly laudable adult immoralities, heroic actions taken by seemingly ordinary folk, and the endings all must face....Prashker's enthralling compilation of human failings and triumphs will undoubtedly expand his recognition, attracting and satisfying readers across a broad spectrum of interests and awareness.. - The US Review of Books

Overall, Hazardous Pay, Shirt Talk And Twenty-Four Other Stories is a flavorful book where everybody will get something satisfying their own taste, making Ivan Prashker's book feel very engaging. From the humor of office politics to the hazards of human nature, these stories capture the complexities, surprises, and absurdities of modern life with sharp insight and unforgettable characters. A perfect read for fans of contemporary short fiction. - Pacific Book Review