Facades

FacadesThe Facades is one of the most remarkable and talked about debut novels in recent memory. Set in the once great Midwestern city of Trude a treacherous maze of convoluted shopping malls, barricaded libraries and elitist assisted living homes Eric Lundgren s novel follows a disconsolate legal clerk named Sven Norberg, who sets out to investigate the disappearance of his wife, the city s most celebrated mezzo soprano. To track her down, he must descend

backed up by an unprecedented willingness to accept conquered enemies into society as Romans

and Hitler’s dominance seemed complete

" These are the words carved on the dead body of a local judge's assistant

information she’s refused to share

A Life Everlasting is an unforgettable testament to hope

Fish Girl's story will resonate with every young person facing the challenges and rewards of growing up

a mute whom everyone calls Stump

'I am invisible

At the age of sixty

and eventually into marriage

Lauren Myracle

about black bodies and black music