The Gospel of the Knife
Shetterly, Will
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BOOK SUMMARY
Christopher Nix is 14 years old, and its 1969. His life is a turbulent echo of the times as he discovers sex, drugs and rock n roll in the heart of Florida. But into this struggle between the young long-haired hippie and the rednecks whod just as soon k
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Christopher Nix is 14 years old, and its 1969. His life is a turbulent echo of the times as he discovers sex, drugs and rock n roll in the heart of Florida. But into this struggle between the young long-haired hippie and the rednecks whod just as soon kill him comes a strange offer that will completely change his life. The Nix family is contacted by a mysterious benefactor who wants to send Chris to an exclusive private school, no expense spared. Mr. Jay Dumont claims that Chriss grandfather saved his life during WWI, and though Grandpa Uvdall is dead, the debt remains to be paid. But as Chris will discover, there is a great deal more to it than that. He will have to accept and understand the Powers that have surrounded his family all his life, and learn to use his own magical gifts, if he is to survive Dumonts plan. As he did with Dogland, Will Shetterly has used a deceptively simple tale to explore some very deep issues. The Gospel of the Knife explores questions of faith and responsibility, and the always complex relationship between man and God and the world.
AUTHOR BIO
Will Shetterly lives in Bisbee, Arizona, with his beloved wife, Emma Bull, and his tolerated cat, Buddha. (They didn't name him. They don't know who Buddha fooled into thinking he was enlightened.) He writes novels, screenplays, short stories, and comic books. He's proudest of Dogland, but he thinks his two best short stories are "The Princess Who Kicked Butt" and "Dream Catcher."
BOOK REVIEWS
A deceptively simple story, rich with complex characters and timeless themes. --Publishers Weekly on DoglandÂ
"A masterwork. A particularly American magic realism that touches the heart of race and childhood in our country; it's 100 Years of Solitude for an entire generation of American Baby Boomers, and deserves the widest possible audience." --Ellen Kushner, host of public radio's Sound & Spirit on Dogland
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0312866313
ISBN(13-digit): 9780312866310
Dewey Decimal: 813/.54
Library of Congress: 2007009538
Book Publisher: St Martins Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 320
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