Lyle Kessler Livres

In a run-down house in North Philadelphia live two orphan brothers: the reclusive, sensitive Philip, sealed off in a world of StarKist tuna and Errol Flynn movies; and Treat, a violent pickpocket and thief. Into this ferocious and funny world enters Harold, a mysterious, wealthy, middle-aged man who is kidnapped by Treat, but who soon turns the tables on the two brothers, changing forever the delicate power balance of their relationship. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, Orphans is a story of the universal love of a father for his son, and a son's need to live his own life.

A kindhearted man named Douglass becomes the target of relentless detectives in a modern morality tale as they pursue a vicious killer. Wrongfully imprisoned, he escapes and embarks on a harrowing quest to uncover the real criminal. This dark comedy intricately weaves themes of justice and redemption, exploring the blurred lines between good and evil in a gripping narrative filled with fantastical elements.