Above & Underneath is a short story collection by Southern California fiction writer Kevin Lydy. In its pages the author takes readers on 14 journeys of triumph, tragedy, deceit, joy, and acquiescence. The stories are told through characters who are fresh and yet familiar. Surprise, outrage, romance, desperation, and regret propel the characters through extraordinary situations towards emotionally-charged resolutions. From the shocking turn of events in "Along Came A Spider" to the life-affirming effects of a surf spot in "Punta Delfina," or one of the many other compelling tales, Above & Underneath offers the reader an opportunity to walk in shoes most of us don't have in our closets.