In 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 global pandemic, the Book Reviewiterary Trust announced a short story competition. More than fifty contributors from across India sent in their stories. This volume presents the best nineteen stories including the winning entry. Edited by Sucharita Sengupta, Chandra Chari, and Uma Iyengar, The Thief's Funeral: The Book Review Anthology of Short Fiction showcases fresh voices that brilliantly explore every nuance, wrinkle, and aspect of the country and its people.