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The novel follows inexperienced detective Stu Pott, who becomes the victim of a jealous wife, a rapacious mistress, and a cadre of opportunistic conspirators, and is wrongfully charged with the murder of his powerful employer. While the plot unfolds as a traditional mystery, the text expands beyond genre conventions, offering a far grander examination of the nature of story, language, and capitalist society itself. Employing precise, machine‑like diction, the book dissects the mechanics of storytelling, positioning itself as a triumph of post‑modern literature. Through a blend of wit, despair, and philosophical depth, the work engages with existential themes and the legacy of modernist writers such as Kafka, Joyce, and Beckett.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Michael Brodsky
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