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Set in 1969, the story follows Franklin Hargus, a truck driver who works as a rapist‑for‑hire. Narrated by a young accomplice, the novel documents three weeks of brutal assaults, exploring themes of violence, loyalty and moral complexity. Delany’s unflinching portrayal of Hargus’s depravity invites readers to confront unsettling questions about empathy, punishment, and the thin line between horror and humanity.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Samuel R. Delany
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