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From the acclaimed author of Mr. Shivers and The Company Man comes a haunting tale of modern America.
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description
Ex-cop Mona Bright has been living a hard couple of years on the road, but when her estranged father dies, she finds she's had a home all along: a little house her deceased mother once owned in Wink, New Mexico.And though every map denies Wink exists, Mona finds they're wrong: not only is Wink real, it is the perfect American small town, somehow retaining all the Atomic Age optimism the rest of world has abandoned.But the closer Mona gets to her mother's past, the more she understands that the people in Wink are very, very different - and what's more, Mona begins to recognize her own bond to this strange place, which feels more like home every day.
Author Biography
Robert Jackson Bennett was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award, the Sydney J. Bounds Award, and an Edgar Award, he is the author of the novels MR. SHIVERS, THE COMPANY MAN, THE TROUPE, and AMERICAN ELSEWHERE. Find out more about the author at
Review
The Troupe is true magic: a gripping tale that reminds the audience why we fell in love with reading. This book enchants, leaving the audience on their feet, yelling for an encore - Mat Johnson...Bennett's finely crafted novel rises on a wave of suspense to a place of beauty and hope - Publishers Weekly on The TroupeLike a collaboration between Stephen King and John Steinbeck - Publishers Weekly on Mr. ShiversCompelling and truly horrifying, this debut novel is highly recommended for all fiction and horror collections - Library Journal (Starred Review) on Mr. ShiversMr. Shivers is a startling debut, a deft amalgam of thriller, cerebral horror and American gothic, written with a stark and artful simplicity that complements the examination of struggling humanity pushed to its limits - The Guardian
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From the acclaimed author of Mr. Shivers and The Company Man comes a haunting tale of modern America.
Long Description
Ex-cop Mona Bright has been living a hard couple of years on the road, but when her estranged father dies, she finds she's had a home all along: a little house her deceased mother once owned in Wink, New Mexico.And though every map denies Wink exists, Mona finds they're wrong: not only is Wink real, it is the perfect American small town, somehow retaining all the Atomic Age optimism the rest of world has abandoned.But the closer Mona gets to her mother's past, the more she understands that the people in Wink are very, very different - and what's more, Mona begins to recognize her own bond to this strange place, which feels more like home every day.
Review Quote
"This wonderful offering is perfect for fans of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman."-- Library Journal
Promotional "Headline"
From the acclaimed author of Mr. Shivers and The Company Man comes a haunting tale of modern America.
Details ISBN0316200204 Author Robert Jackson Bennett Short Title AMER ELSEWHERE Language English ISBN-10 0316200204 ISBN-13 9780316200202 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1984 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-02-28 Imprint Orbit Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 688 US Release Date 2013-02-28 UK Release Date 2013-02-28 Publisher Little, Brown & Company DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-03-25 AU Release Date 2013-03-25 We've got this
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