Brian Francis Slattery Livres

Recognized as a standout title by Kirkus Reviews, this book captivates readers with its engaging narrative and compelling characters. It offers a unique exploration of themes that resonate with contemporary issues, delivering a thought-provoking experience. The author’s distinctive voice and storytelling prowess shine throughout, making it a noteworthy addition to any bookshelf. Readers can expect an enriching journey that combines depth with entertainment, appealing to a wide audience.

Wendell Apogee embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover the mystery behind Manuel Rodrigo de Guzmán González's disappearance. His investigation leads him through a vibrant tapestry of experiences, including lively parties, intense cockfights, and high-stakes chases. He navigates an underground city with homes hanging from cavern ceilings, encounters eccentric urban characters, and faces alien assassins. Along the way, themes of immigration, the black market, civil unrest, and cults intertwine, creating a rich and complex narrative.

From the author of the literary pulp phenomenon Spaceman Blues comes a future history cautionary tale, a heist movie in the style of a hippie novel. Liberation is a speculation on life in near-future America after the country suffers an economic cataclysm that leads to the resurgence of ghosts of its past such as the human slave trade. Our heroes are the Slick Six, a group of international criminals who set out to alleviate the worst of these conditions and put America on the road to recovery. Liberation is a story about living down the past, personally and nationally; about being able to laugh at the punch line to the long, dark joke of American history. Slattery's prose moves seamlessly between present and past, action and memory. With Liberation, he celebrates the resilience and ingenuity of the American spirit.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this gripping narrative weaves themes of survival and societal collapse, drawing inspiration from classics like 1984 and The Road. The author, known for critically acclaimed literary science fiction, delivers a compelling story filled with tension and thought-provoking elements, exploring the human condition amidst chaos and despair. Expect an electrifying journey that challenges perceptions of reality and resilience in a shattered society.