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The Feral Detective

By Jonathan Lethem
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In The Feral Detective by Jonathan Lethem, Phoebe Siegler, a disenchanted former reporter from New York, ventures into the California desert in search of a friend's missing daughter. She joins forces with Charles Heist, an enigmatic private investigator known as "The Feral Detective." Their journey leads them into a mysterious and unconventional world on the outskirts of society, revealing unexpected truths about human nature and belonging.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to quirky detective stories set in the fringes of civilization, combined with sharp social commentary. Its blend of mystery, humour, and unique characters makes it an intriguing read for those interested in explorations of politics and culture through the lens of a literary adventure.

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The Feral Detective

Jonathan Lethem's first detective novel since Motherless Brooklyn.

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"A nimble and uncanny performance, brimming with Lethem's trademark verve and wit" - Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad.

Phoebe Siegler first meets Charles Heist in a shabby trailer on the eastern edge of Los Angeles. She's looking for her friend's missing daughter, Arabella, and hires Heist - a laconic loner who keeps his pet opossum in a desk drawer - to help. The unlikely pair navigate the enclaves of desert-dwelling vagabonds and find that Arabella is in serious trouble - caught in the middle of a violent standoff that only Heist, mysteriously, can end.

Phoebe's trip to the desert was always going to be strange, but it was never supposed to be dangerous...

Jonathan Lethem's first detective novel since Motherless Brooklyn, The Feral Detective is a singular achievement by one of America's greatest writers.

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The Feral Detective by Jonathan Lethem has been praised for its exploration of contemporary America, blending a detective story with incisive social commentary. The narrative is marked by Lethem's characteristic wit and lively prose, offering an engaging and often humorous critique of the socio-political landscape of the Trump era. Critics have highlighted its unique characters and the original, genre-bending storytelling that combines elements of surreal fun with serious, timely themes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786497512

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 336

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jonathan Lethem Literary Fiction

About the Author

Jonathan Lethem is the New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including The Fortress of Solitude and Motherless Brooklyn, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. He currently teaches creative writing at Pomona College in California.

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