A high drama of jeopardy, sexual tension, ideas and fate. It is autumn 1957 and change is afoot. Camus wins the Nobel Prize for Literature; and in the half desert of Northeastern Oregon, high school seniors Ray and Angie explore Existentialism and each other.
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It is autumn, 1957, the age of innocence, but change is afoot. In the great cities, people speak of Camus, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, and his "slow, persistent wind" of fate that blows from the dark horizon of the future. In the half desert of Northeastern Oregon, high school seniors Ray and Angie explore Existentialism and each other.But lurking behind them is Billy, star of the high school football team. Billy has tried to rape Angie, but only Ray believes her. And someone has been raping women over several counties. The police cannot act against the football hero without proof.Ray and Angie see the inevitable showdown coming. They know the police can't help. Bravely, they enter into the existential responsibilities of choice and confront Billy themselves.Forty years later, their choices come back to haunt
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Librería: Bookmarc's, La Porte, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. AB4 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) hardcover book in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has small dents in spine and light shelf wear. Book has a small open patch and light shelf wear. A high drama of jeopardy, sexual tension, and fate. Although not marked in any way, this copy comes from the personal collection of Otto Penzler, legendary editor and founder of the Mysterious Press, an award-winning icon in the genre. 8.5"x5.75", 285 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. It's autumn, 1957, the age of innocence, but change is afoot. In the great cities, people speak of Camus, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, and his "slow, persistent wind" of fate that blows from the dark horizon of the future. In the half desert of Northeastern Oregon, high school seniors Ray and Angie explore existentialism and each other. But lurking behind them is Billy, star of the high school football team. Billy has tried to rape Angie, but only Ray believes her. And someone has been raping, even murdering, women in several counties. The police cannot act against the football hero without proof. Ray and Angie see the inevitable showdown coming. They know the police can't help. Bravely, they enter into the existential responsibilities of choice and confront Billy themselves, a decision that changes their lives forever. Forty years later, their choices on that memorable night have come back to haunt them. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Nº de ref. del artículo: meg11
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Librería: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Tsunami Books, Eugene, OR, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Rock Solid Books, Jenison, MI, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Next Chapter Books SC, LLC, Lexington, SC, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Reino Unido
Condición: Used. pp. 285. Nº de ref. del artículo: 5799862
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Librería: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Used. pp. 285 1st Edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 263129449
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Librería: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Alemania
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Librería: Romtrade Corp., STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: 32488
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