Poe Ballantine est un écrivain de fiction et de non-fiction, réputé pour ses romans et particulièrement pour ses essais, dont beaucoup paraissent dans le magazine The Sun. Ses œuvres explorent souvent des petits boulots étranges, des personnages excentriques, des pensions, des bus et de la bière, amenant les lecteurs à établir des parallèles avec la vie et les écrits de Charles Bukowski et Jack Kerouac. Le style distinctif de Ballantine et son approche narrative capturent l'essence de la vie avec son imprévisibilité et son humour, en faisant un conteur unique.
"Star Wars: Doctor Aphra is a work of fiction. Names, places, and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental"-- Provided by publisher
Exploring the mysterious disappearance of a local professor, the narrative intertwines true crime with personal reflection. After settling in Chadron, Nebraska, Poe Ballantine chronicles his life as a wanderer and the challenges of raising an autistic son alongside his Mexican wife. The shocking discovery of the professor's body prompts Poe, with his son, to investigate the unsettling events surrounding the case. This six-year journey reveals the eccentricities of their High Plains community and delves into themes of love, terror, and the search for understanding.
A unique travel memoir that paints a picture of life on the bottom rung of American society, '501 Minutes to Christ' plumbs the depths of drug addiction, vagrancy and alcoholism.
The collection features Poe Ballantine's personal essays that vividly depict his experiences with odd jobs and eccentric characters while traveling through small-town America and Mexico. With a blend of piercing intimacy and self-effacing humor, the narratives explore the essence of humanity, offering both entertainment and insightful social commentary. Ballantine's unique storytelling captures compelling slices of life, making readers reflect on their own experiences.