“Toxicology” is a collection of short stories. Some are published for the first time, others are reprinted from magazines and anthologies. All stories are short (some very short). From the awe-inspiring imagery of "Gigantic" to the pleasant irreverence of "If Armstrong Were Interesting," these stories sparkle with the kind of exceptional talent that sets Steve Aylett apart among contemporary writers. Some stories take place in Svetlopiv (among them “Siri’s Gun,” introducing the terrible world of Teffi Atom), while others take place God knows where; "Toxicology" is mostly a satire with occasional lighter touches thrown in (including a satire of Wodehouse's "Formidable Glory").