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Set against the backdrop of Minnesota, this ghost story features Ivan Kalinsky, the last surviving Bolshevik from 1917, who escapes Stalin's purges. After his death, he anticipates a joyful reunion with his comrades in the afterlife, but two Hassidic ghosts compel him to aid Joshua Bronstein, a troubled man destined for greatness as one of the Lamed Vav. Kalinsky must guide Bronstein through his struggles, intertwining themes of redemption and legacy as they navigate the complexities of faith and purpose.

Set in the 1970s, this coming-of-age story follows young Joe Green, a senior at American University who finds himself in trouble with the law. To escape, he flees to Sonoma County, California, where he immerses himself in literature, including Homer's The Odyssey and the I Ching, while becoming a successful marijuana grower. After two years of exile, Joe returns to Washington, DC, equipped with newfound wealth and a unique perspective that challenges the political landscape of the Reagan era.

Set against the backdrop of Washington, DC, the story follows Joe Green, a multifaceted protagonist who juggles running a bookstore and bistro while dealing with a tumultuous divorce. As he reflects on love, politics, and masculinity, he faces scrutiny from the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding his bond with Cosmo, a recently paroled protégé linked to a controversial past. Blending romantic suspense with a modern twist on the noir genre, the narrative explores the complexities of contemporary life through Green's unique perspective.

Detective stories from the natural world, from the author of the Wainwright and Rathbones Folio Prize-longlisted Ghost Trees

Set against the backdrop of Washington, DC, the narrative follows Samuel Meckler, a young poet from Minneapolis, as he navigates the complexities of life during the COVID-19 pandemic and social upheaval. Working as a waiter, he encounters influential figures, providing him with a unique perspective on American politics. His experiences in diverse social settings and a tumultuous affair with a broadcaster shape his quest to define new values in a digital age marked by cynicism. The story emphasizes the creation of literature over political commentary.

The story of a city landscape told through its trees, both past and present.

The Green London Way is an alternative approach to the exploration of London. The book describes a hundred mile walk circling the capital, but, uniquely, also offers insightful histories of London's people and a commentary on its abundant local wildlife.