One Simple Thing

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By Warren Read

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Summary

One Simple Thing by Warren Read is a captivating tale that explores the unexpected convergence of lives in a small town. The protagonist escapes his troubled past in hopes of finding solace, only to become entangled with a local family that has its own hidden complexities. Through vivid storytelling, the novel intricately weaves their stories together, exploring themes of redemption, connection, and the unpredictability of human interactions.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate character-driven stories that delve into complex family dynamics and personal transformation. The narrative offers a rich exploration of how past decisions can shape present realities, resonating well with readers who enjoy reflective and insightful fiction.

One Simple Thing

A tense, layered story of misguided allegiances and sheer desperation,One Simple Thingis the kind of "grit lit" that belongs with such writers as Per Petterson, Richard Ford (Canada) and Charles Portis.

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When his father leaves town, twelve-year-old Rodney Culver’s mother takes up with Otis Dell, a fry cook at the local diner—and a well-known petty thief. While Rodney resists the man’s influence at first, Otis soon draws the boy into his small-time criminal world.

After a simple heist goes violently wrong, Rodney becomes an unwitting fugitive, swept away from his mother to the primitive mountain sanctuary of the mysterious Lester Fanning. But with Lester’s sceptical lady friend in the way, and the town sheriff grappling with a curiously placed corpse, what once seemed like an easy plan quickly devolves into a knot of complications.

One Simple Thing by Warren Read invites readers into a suspense-filled journey of intrigue and the complexities of human relationships, all set against the backdrop of crime and moral dilemmas.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

One Simple Thing by Warren Read has received positive reviews highlighting its portrayal of complex characters in a gritty, rural setting. Critics praise its haunting atmosphere and the sophisticated storytelling that weaves together the lives of small-town residents. The novel is described as emotionally resonant, compelling, and ultimately hopeful.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632461193

Publisher: Ig Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Ig Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 139.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 280

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About the Author

Warren Read is the author of a 2008 memoir, The Lyncher in Me, about his discovery that his great-grandfather had incited a lynching in 1920, and the 2017 novel, Ash Falls, which was called "a moody, haunting foray into rural Americana in the mold of Daniel Woodrell and Christian Kiefer," by Kirkus. His fiction has been published in Hot Metal Bridge, Mud Season Review, Sliver of Stone, Inklette, Switchback and The Drowning Gull. In addition, he has had two short plays directed and produced by Tony winner Dinah Manoff. Warren earned his MFA from the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University.