Max Phillips Books

"She wore a pale blue dress with cream piping, a dark blue belt, and a silly little schoolgirlish collar. She had nice straight shoulders. There was nothing wrong between them and her open-toed shoes, so I guess the trouble must have been somewhere behind those blue-gray eyes. They'd be trouble, of course. She looked up and called, 'Is your name, Corson?' " From the first paragraph, Max Phillips's pitch-pure ear sets the tone; we have entered a back-alley world where men are tough and women are easy; where dirty secrets clog the citadels of power. With its staccato dialogue and its strip-club fusion of sex and vengeance, Fade to Blonde ironically recalls a more innocent age.

Alma Mahler sacrifices her musical aspirations to support a succession of brilliant but challenging artists, exploring the complexities of being a muse. This novel weaves a rich tapestry of inspiration, ambition, and love, set against a backdrop of historical figures and artistic struggles. With its blend of glamour and darkness, it delves into the intricate dynamics between creativity and personal sacrifice.

Nicholas Wertheim liebt Julia vom Moment ihrer ersten Begegnung an und kann die folgenden dreißig Jahre nicht von ihr lassen. Er erzählt die Geschichte der großen, unerfüllten Liebe seines Lebens.§Max Phillips' Debüt ist ein Roman über eine Liebe, die nicht zueinanderfindet, über romantische Verzweiflung und die Grausamkeit des Begehrens, über Abgründe der Sexualität und die Intensität des Glücks, über jugendliches Schwärmen und die abgeklärte Weisheit der Erfahrung.