{"title":"Joel Dane","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoel Dane crafts thoughtful narratives that delve into the complexities of everyday life, weaving rich characters with compelling storylines. His work invites readers to explore the subtle tensions and triumphs found in ordinary moments, often illuminated with a keen eye for detail and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, his stories offer a blend of introspection and vivid realism, making each book a reflective journey into human nature and relationships. Fans of nuanced storytelling will find his writing both engaging and resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ragpicker-by-joel-dane-9781946154590","title":"The Ragpicker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ragpicker\u003c\/em\u003e is a man, bonded into a mysterious 'secondskin' that has prolonged his life after the digital apocalypse. He wanders the lush, deserted Earth, haunted by failing avatars and fragmented texts. He's searching for traces of his long-dead husband, but his journey is interrupted by a girl, Ysmany, fleeing her remote village in order to save a baby orphaned by a military-grade secondskin, 'The Server', the fanatical ruler of their town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they cross the flourishing, treacherous landscape towards sanctuary. Yet the signals and static of the previous age echo in the Ragpicker's mind and whisper in the girl's dreams, drawing them toward the gap between map and territory, while offering precious hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487637192940,"sku":"9781946154590","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2a38bd0d87ad5615a7f2bd11d7c6c61a.jpg?v=1775771565"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joel-dane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}