Anthem
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
A stunning new epic literary thriller from Richard & Judy bestselling author, and writer and creator of Fargo, Noah Hawley.
Noah Hawley is celebrated for his work as both a novelist and a creator of critically acclaimed television. His narratives delve into the complexities of human nature, often exploring darker themes with a keen eye for character and plot. Hawley's distinctive style is marked by its cinematic quality, crafting atmospheric storytelling that draws readers deep into his worlds. His success across both literary and visual mediums highlights a masterful command of the art of narrative.







A stunning new epic literary thriller from Richard & Judy bestselling author, and writer and creator of Fargo, Noah Hawley.
The making of the acclaimed, award-winning TV show told exactly as it occurred.
"No reader should pass this by." -- ANDREW SEAN GREER, PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF LESS WITH A FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother Scott can't shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their mother, just doesn't believe in anything anymore. Wickedly funny and biting, THE PUNCH is an essential exploration of modern American grief, family violence, and redemption from the bestselling author of BEFORE THE FALL and creator of the Emmy award-winning series FARGO. "Noah Hawley really knows how to keep a reader turning the pages." --New York Times
Winner of the 2017 Edgar Award for Best Novel Selected by The Sunday Times as one of the top page-turners of summer 2017 FROM THE CREATOR OF THE AWARD WINNING FARGO AND LEGION TV SERIES 'Hawley's sublime prose glows on every page in this literary thriller of the highest quality' Daily Mail THE RICH ARE DIFFERENT. BUT FATE IS BLIND. A private jet plunges into the sea. The only survivors are down-on his luck artist Scott Burroughs and JJ Bateman, the four year old son of a super-rich TV executive. For saving the boy, Scott is suddenly a hero. And then, as the official investigation is rapidly overtaken by a media frenzy, it seems he may also be a villain. Why was he on the plane in the first place, and why did it crash?
Dr Paul Allen is a well-respected man. He lives a happy, comfortable life with his second wife and their family. Until the night when a knock at the door blows his world apart: a hugely popular presidential candidate has been shot, and they say the young man who pulled the trigger is Paul's son. Daniel, the only child from his first, failed marriage, was always a good kid and Paul is convinced his quiet boy is not capable of murder. Overwhelmed by a vortex of feelings, Paul embarks on a mission to understand what happened and why. Following the trail of his son's journey across America, he is forced to re-examine his life as a husband and a parent, and every decision he ever made.
With writing that is electric, whip-smart and full of suspense, Noah Hawley - creator and writer of the Emmy Award-winning series Fargo, based on the Oscar- winning Coen Brothers film - draws us into a deliciously labyrinthine world of paranoia and plots.