Man in the Woods: A Novel“A smart, haunting thriller with bass reverb and a pounding heart.” Scott Spencer, the acclaimed author of Endless Love and A Ship Made of Paper, reaffirms his storytelling mastery with Man in the Woods—a gripping psychological thriller about a carpenter at loose ends and the crime of passion that radically reorders his world. Rudy Wurlitzer lauds Man in the Woods as a stunning work that offers “heartbreaking insights into the dark frailties of human nature,” and which he calls, “a page turner from beginning to end.” And New York Times bestselling author Francine Prose hails its achievement, writing, “In this brilliant novel, Scott Spencer further expands his range.” |
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... as she picked up. He didn't want to use his name. “My God, where are you?” Madeline had a low, beautiful voice; it used to make him feel pretty good just to hear it. " Never mind that , I'm just letting you know 8 Scott Spencer.
... voice quite like that , like he was her kid and she was going to try to explain life to him . “ Go ahead , ” he said , daring her . " Baby , this thing you're going through , ” she said . “ It's all in your head . I know you took some ...
... voice was rising so much that he held the phone away from his ear , wincing . " Okay , " he said , with exaggerated calm . “ Let me ask you another question how did you know I took some losses ? I never said that to you . I am not the ...
... voices , their owners seated before her in church pews - this evening's talk was meant to be in a bookstore near Lincoln Center , but the turnout is so massive that the venue needed to be changed at the last minute . " Ho there , " Kate ...
... voice, vigorous and clear, calls up from a side pew. “How's Ruby doing?” Kate brings her hands prayerfully together, in a burlesque of piety that manages to be slightly pious nevertheless. “She's happy, she's beautiful, and guess what ...