Dan Chaon Bücher

Komplexer literarischer Thriller um 3 Aussteiger, die alle Brücken hinter sich abbrechen und sich selbst neu erfinden, um Identitätsdiebstahl und Kriminalität im Cyber-Zeitalter.

Jonah Doyle flüchtet sich als Kind in eine Fantasiewelt, um die Liebe zu finden, die ihm fehlt. Als Erwachsener entdeckt er seinen Halbbruder Troy, der ihn jedoch ablehnt. In seiner Verzweiflung entführt Jonah Troys Sohn Loomis, um Aufmerksamkeit und Liebe zu erzwingen.

Eine Familientragödie, ein Serienmörder, Identität, Erinnerung und die Suche nach der Wahrheit – diese Elemente verwebt der amerikanische Bestsellerautor Dan Chaon zu einem faszinierenden Thriller. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Psychologe Dustin, den seit Jahren die Frage quält, ob sein Adoptivbruder vor Jahren seine Eltern ermordet hat. Als er auf den genialen Ermittler Aqil trifft, der angeblich seit Jahrzehnten einem Killer auf der Spur ist, geraten beide in einen Mahlstrom aus Verbrechen und Abgründen, der in die Tiefen der Vergangenheit führt ... und zu der Frage nach dem Bösen im Menschen.

The collection features a range of fiction from an acclaimed author known for their National Book Award finalist work. This newly revised edition includes two previously unpublished stories, showcasing the author's unique storytelling style and thematic depth. Readers can expect a blend of compelling narratives that highlight the author's literary prowess and ability to capture the complexities of human experience.

Recognized as one of the year's top reads, this book offers a compelling narrative that captivates with its unique characters and intricate plot. It delves into profound themes that resonate with readers, exploring the complexities of human experience and emotion. Each page invites reflection and engagement, making it a standout choice for those seeking depth and insight in their reading material.

"A high speed and darkly comic road trip through a near future America with a bighearted mercenary"--

Holland and Niles Perry are identical thirteen-year-old twins. They are close, close enough, almost, to read each other’s thoughts, but they couldn’t be more different. Holland is bold and mischievous, a bad influence, while Niles is kind and eager to please, the sort of boy who makes parents proud. The Perrys live in the bucolic New England town their family settled centuries ago, and as it happens, the extended clan has gathered at its ancestral farm this summer to mourn the death of the twins’ father in a most unfortunate accident. Mrs. Perry still hasn’t recovered from the shock of her husband’s gruesome end and stays sequestered in her room, leaving her sons to roam free. As the summer goes on, though, and Holland’s pranks become increasingly sinister, Niles finds he can no longer make excuses for his brother’s actions. Thomas Tryon’s best-selling novel about a homegrown monster is an eerie examination of the darkness that dwells within everyone. It is a landmark of psychological horror that is a worthy descendent of the books of James Hogg, Robert Louis Stevenson, Shirley Jackson, and Patricia Highsmith.

A Vintage Contemporaries Original Includes: Jim Shepard's "Tedford and the Megalodon" Glen David Gold's "The Tears of Squonk, and What Happened Thereafter" Dan Chaon's "The Bees" Kelly Link's "Catskin" Elmore Leonard's "How Carlos Webster Changed His Name to Carl and Became a Famous Oklahoma Lawman" Carol Emshwiller's "The General" Nick Hornby's "Otherwise Pandemonium" Stephen King's "The Tale of Gray Dick" Michael Crichton's "Blood Doesn’t Come Out" Laurie King's "Weaving the Dark" Chris Offutt's "Chuck’s Bucket" Dave Eggers's "Up the Mountain Coming Down Slowly" Michael Moorcock's "The Case of the Nazi Canary" Aimee Bender's "The Case of the Salt and Pepper Shakers" Harlan Ellison's "Goodbye to All That" Karen Joy Fowler's "Private Grave 9" Rick Moody's "The Albertine Notes" Michael Chabon's "The Martian Agent, a Planetary Romance" Sherman Alexie's "Ghost Dance"