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Coffee, Shopping, Murder, Love

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Coffee, Shopping, Murder, Love is a dark comedy featuring Fabrizio and Oskar, two struggling actors whose lives spiral out of control after becoming involved in a fatal accident. As they delve into a chaotic world of crime and deception, their friendship is tested by greed and betrayal. With biting humour and unexpected twists, the story explores the absurdity of modern life intertwined with dangerous escapades.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a quirky blend of dark humour and unexpected twists. The story weaves together elements of crime, romance, and the everyday chaos of modern life, appealing to those who enjoy compelling characters embroiled in unusual circumstances.

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A campy dark comedy for the angry and the disenchanted.

Last November, I found a dead body inside the freezer that my roommate keeps in the garage. My first thought was to call the police, but Jignesh hadn't paid his share of the rent just yet. It wasn't due until the thirtieth, and you know how difficult it is to find people who pay on time. Jignesh always does. Also, he had season tickets for the LA Opera, and well... Madame Butterfly, Tosca, The Flying Dutchman... at the Dorothy Chandler... you cannot say no to that, can you? Well, it's been a few good months nowโ€”Madame Butterfly was just superb, thank you.

However, last Friday, I found a second body inside that stupid freezer in the garage. This time I'm evicting Jignesh. My house isn't a mortuary... alas, I need to come up with some money first. You'll understand, therefore, that I desperately need to sell this novel. Just enough copies to help me survive until I find a job... what could I do that doesn't demand too much effort? We have a real treasure here, anyhow. Some chapters are almost but not quite pornographic. You could safely lend this to nana afterward!

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Coffee, Shopping, Murder, Love by Carlos Allende is praised for its wickedly humorous take on murder and crime, infused with profane yet poignant storytelling. It features irredeemable characters whose misadventures offer a mix of shock, laughter, and a touch of pathos. Many reviews highlight the book's unique voice, vibrant humour, and satirical examination of American culture, making it an entertaining read filled with suspense and dark comedy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781636280356

Publisher: Red Hen Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Hen Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 312

About the Author

Carlos Allende is a media psychology scholar and a writer of fiction. He has written two previous novels: Cuadrillas y Contradanzas, a historical melodrama set during the War of Reform in Mexico, and Love, or the Witches of Windward Circle, a horror farce set in Venice, California. Based on his research on narrative persuasion and audience engagement, he developed the course The Psychology of Compelling Storytelling, which he teaches in the Writersโ€™ Program at UCLA Extension. He lives in Santa Monica with his husband.

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