Sour Milk and Other Nasty Surprises is a collection of two novellas and four short stories set in the lonely and wild places of Britain. Each story has a twist in the tale.
The collection discusses all the things that can go wrong when you take the wrong turning or push your luck and how a simple walk can turn into a nightmare. It explores the effects of loneliness, isolation, and the horrors of the mind. The book also highlights some of the struggles of mental health and alcoholism.
The book is a mixture of personal experiences mixed with fiction. While it is suitable for young adults, the stories are aimed at an older audience.