Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel

Name: Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780356504865
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By Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink

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Summary

Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel is a quirky and surreal exploration of a mysterious desert town where reality isn't quite what it seems. Following the intertwined stories of two residents, Jackie, the eternally 19-year-old owner of a pawnshop, and Diane, a single mother with a shape-shifting son, the book weaves together strange occurrences and bizarre rituals. As the women delve into the town's secrets, they uncover profound truths about themselves and the unusual world they inhabit.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky, surreal tales set in bizarre small towns where the weird and wonderful are part of everyday life. With a unique narrative style influenced by a popular podcast, it is perfect for fans of absurdist humour, mystery, and science fiction elements.

Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel

From the creators of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes this New York Times bestselling mystery of appearances and disappearances. The Telegraph calls Night Vale a 'cultural phenomenon' and Time Out says it's 'as hilarious as it is macabre'. For fans of Stephen King, Twin Peaks and Stranger Things. Now in paperback

Description

Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel introduces readers to a friendly desert community where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful, and mysterious lights pass overhead while its citizens pretend to sleep. It's a town like your town, complete with a city hall, a bowling alley, a diner, and a radio station reporting all the news that's allowed to be heard. It might bear more resemblance to your town than you'd like to admit.

In this seemingly ordinary town, where ghosts, aliens, and government conspiracies are parts of everyday life, the lives of two women, each embroiled in their own mystery, are about to intersect.

From the creators of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes an original mystery of appearances and disappearances, exploring the myriad ways we all struggle to find ourselves, no matter where we live.

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Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel by Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink has been described as clever, twisted, and beautifully strange, capturing readers with its surreal and moving narrative. The book's blend of the bizarre and the real resonates with fans, who appreciate its dramatic tension and underlying integrity. Reviews praise its compelling and lovable characters, making it an engaging choice for those seeking a unique reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356504865

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 416

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Jeffrey Cranor Joseph Fink Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Joseph Fink created and co-writes the Welcome to Night Vale podcast, novel and touring live show. In his mid-twenties he started Commonplace Books, producing two collections of short works which he edited at his office job when his boss wasn't looking. He is from California but doesn't live there anymore.

Jeffrey Cranor co-writes the hit podcast, novel and touring live show Welcome to Night Vale. He has also written more than one hundred short plays with the New York Neo-Futurists, co-wrote and co-performed a two-man show about time travel with Joseph, and collaborated with choreographer (also wife) Jillian Sweeney to create three full-length dance pieces. Jeffrey lives in New York State.