Hidden Turnings: A Collection of Stories Through Time and Space

Hidden Turnings: A Collection of Stories Through Time and Space by Diana Wynne Jones is a captivating anthology of imaginative short fiction that explores shifting realities, magical coincidences, and the unpredictable ways time and space can twist ordinary lives into something extraordinary.

This collection brings together a range of standalone tales, each revealing a different facet of Jones’s boundless creativity. From quiet, uncanny moments where reality subtly changes, to more overt journeys through magical or alternate worlds, the stories share a common thread of transformation—both external and internal.

With her trademark wit and inventive storytelling, Diana Wynne Jones blends fantasy, science fiction, and fairy-tale logic into narratives that are playful, thoughtful, and often unexpectedly profound. Characters frequently find themselves caught between worlds, timelines, or choices that reshape their understanding of themselves and their surroundings.

Hidden Turnings is a rich and rewarding collection for readers who enjoy clever, genre-blurring fiction filled with imagination, humor, and insight into the hidden patterns that shape reality.