{"title":"Patrick Cottrell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Cottrell\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling voice in contemporary fiction. Known for their unique narrative style and captivating storytelling, Cottrell's works explore themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition with a refreshing blend of wit and poignancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCottrell's debut novel, \u003cem\u003eSorry to Disrupt the Peace\u003c\/em\u003e, quickly garnered critical acclaim for its innovative prose and intriguing protagonist. The novel navigates complex familial relationships and personal introspection with a narrative that's as darkly humorous as it is thought-provoking. It invites readers into a world where introspection meets absurdity, offering an experience that's both introspective and profoundly affecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, Patrick Cottrell stands out for their ability to weave intricate tales that challenge and resonate. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their work, this collection is sure to offer engaging stories that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Patrick Cottrell's distinctive storytelling and discover why they have become a notable figure in modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sorry-to-disrupt-the-peace-by-patrick-cottrell-9781925498431","title":"Sorry to Disrupt the Peace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelen Moran is thirty-two years old, single, childless, college-educated, and partially employed as a guardian of troubled young people in New York. She's accepting a delivery from IKEA in her shared studio apartment when her uncle calls to break the news—Helen's adoptive brother is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen knows what she must do, and purchases a one-way ticket to Milwaukee. There, as she searches her childhood home and attempts to uncover why someone would choose to die, she will face her estranged family, her brother's few friends, and the overzealous grief counsellor Chad Lambo; she may also discover what it truly means to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bleakly comic debut that's by turns poignant, uproariously funny, and unsettling, \u003cem\u003eSorry to Disrupt the Peace\u003c\/em\u003e has shades of Bernhard, Beckett and Bowles—and it announces the singular voice of Patty Yumi Cottrell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532829839596,"sku":"9781925498431","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15309643482873.jpg?v=1749334590"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/patrick-cottrell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}