Mouth to Mouth

Name: Mouth to Mouth
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SKU: 9781838955229
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‘Gripping... Shades of Patricia Highsmith and Donna Tartt’ Vogue

By Antoine Wilson

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Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson delves into the life-changing impact of a chance encounter. The story follows a man who saves another from drowning, only to become entwined in the rescued man's world of privilege and deceit. As the rescuer's life takes unexpected turns, the boundaries of morality and ambition blur, crafting a suspenseful and thought-provoking narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring psychological thrillers that delve into the complexities of identity and morality, drawing you in with its intriguing narrative and suspenseful atmosphere. Fans of intimate character studies and tension-filled plots will find much to appreciate in this gripping crime story that keeps you guessing until the end.

Mouth to Mouth

In the jinxy spirit of Portrait of a Thief, a compelling, one-sitting literary thriller of imposters and malevolent morals, in which a man pulls another man from the rough surf...and then wishes he'd just let him drown

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“Carries distinct shades of Patricia Highsmith and Donna Tartt... Supremely gripping” - Vogue, Best Books of 2022

A struggling author is stuck at the airport, his flight endlessly delayed. As he kills time, he bumps into a former classmate of his, Jeff, who is waiting for the same flight. Jeff invites the author to drinks in the First Class lounge, and there, swearing him to secrecy, begins confiding in him the disturbing story of his gilded life, starting with a pivotal incident from his youth...

Alone on the beach one morning, Jeff notices a swimmer drowning in the rough surf - and so he rescues and resuscitates the man, before leaving him to the emergency services. But Jeff can't let go of the events of that traumatic day, and he begins to feel compelled to get closer to the man whose life he has saved.

Upon discovering that the man is the renowned art dealer Francis Arsenault, Jeff begins to surreptitiously visit his gallery, eventually applying there for a job. Although Francis doesn't seem to recognize him, he takes him under his wing, exposing him to a world of unimaginable power and wealth. Seduced by the lifestyle, Jeff pursues an ever deeper connection with Francis, until morals become corrupted, people get hurt, and their relationship becomes darker, leaving him to wonder... should he have just let Francis drown?

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Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson has been praised for breathing fresh life into the literary thriller genre, offering a fast-paced and engaging narrative. It draws comparisons to the enigmatic charm of Tom Ripley, compelling readers to reconsider the story even as they are captivated by it. Renowned authors have described it as intricately plotted and elegantly written, lauded for its narrative ingenuity and sharp insight into storytelling. The novel's exploration of identity and deception, set against a backdrop of art and commerce, has been highlighted for its precision and gripping storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838955229

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 256

Collections

Antoine Wilson Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Antoine Wilson is the author of the novels Panorama City and The Interloper. His work has appeared in The Paris Review, Story Quarterly, and Best New American Voices, among other publications, and he is a contributing editor of the literary magazine A Public Space as well as the Los Angeles Review of Books. He lives in Los Angeles.