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David Joy

    December 11, 1983

    David Joy crafts narratives that delve into the raw and often brutal realities of life in the Appalachian region, exploring the intricate bonds of family and the harsh consequences of choices. His prose is marked by a visceral intensity and a profound understanding of human nature's darker impulses, pulling readers into tales steeped in tension and moral complexity. Joy masterfully examines themes of violence, loyalty, and the enduring search for redemption against a backdrop of rugged landscapes. His distinctive voice offers an unflinching look at the struggles for survival and the persistent shadows that linger.

    Wo alle Lichter enden
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    When These Mountains Burn
    Those We Thought We Knew
    • Those We Thought We Knew

      The new literary crime thriller from the prizewinning master of American noir fiction

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Exploring the unsettling truths within a seemingly familiar community, the narrative delves into the shocking realization that those once trusted may harbor dark secrets. It confronts the emotional turmoil of facing betrayal and the disintegration of long-held beliefs, prompting readers to reflect on the nature of identity and trust in relationships. The characters are vividly portrayed, providing an honest and gripping examination of human complexity and moral dilemmas.

      Those We Thought We Knew
      4.3
    • When his addict son gets in deep with his dealer, it takes everything Raymond Mathis has to bail him out of trouble one last time. Frustrated by the slow pace and limitations of the law, Raymond decides to take matters into his own hands .After a workplace accident left him out of a job and in pain, Denny Rattler has spent years chasing his next high. He supports his habit through careful theft, following strict rules that keep him under the radar and out of jail. But when faced with opportunities too easy to resist, Denny makes two choices that change everything. For months, the DEA has been chasing the drug supply in the mountains to no avail, when a lead - just one word - sets one agent on a path to crack the case open... but he'll need help from the most unexpected quarter. As chance brings together these men from different sides of a relentless epidemic, each may come to find that his opportunity for redemption lies with the others.

      When These Mountains Burn
      4.1
    • Wo alle Lichter enden

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Die Gegend um Cashiers, North Carolina, ist die Heimat von Jacob Neely. Sein Vater kontrolliert das Crystal-Meth-Geschäft und besitzt eine Autogarage, in der er das Drogengeld wäscht. Die Cops stehen auf seiner Gehaltsliste und verschließen die Augen vor seinen Machenschaften. Nachdem Jacob die High-School abgebrochen hat, arbeitet er für seinen Vater und ist von Selbsthass zerfressen. Der einzige Lichtblick in seinem Leben ist Maggie Jennings. Sie entdeckt Seiten in Jacob, von denen er nicht glaubt, dass sie nicht wirklich in ihm stecken. Er trennt sich von ihr, um sie nicht mit in den Abgrund zu reißen. Denn selbst sein Vater kann nicht verhindern, dass er verraten wird. Zwei Schläger halten einen Spitzel in einer Hütte fest. Jacobs Vater will seinen Sohn auf die Probe stellen. Jacob muss mitansehen, wie der Spitzel misshandelt wird. Er steht plötzlich vor der Wahl: Wird er sich seinem Vater ohnmächtig ergeben oder verlässt er die Berge mit dem Mädchen, das er liebt.

      Wo alle Lichter enden
      3.8