The Descent of Man

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Pub Date May 03 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012

Description

A quiet man living a domestic life with a wife he loves turns the tables one night on two thieves trying to steal his car and, as a consequence, his life spirals into a nightmare in which he finds himself risking everything to regain what he can of his life before that night.

A quiet man living a domestic life with a wife he loves turns the tables one night on two thieves trying to steal his car and, as a consequence, his life spirals into a nightmare in which he finds...


Advance Praise

"There are books that you can't put down, and there are books that won't go away even after you put them down, the force of their moral conundrums haunting the stories of our own lives...a spectacular showcase...the riveting tale of a modest but perfect life under assault...flawless, masterful, unforgettable, and chilling..."-Bob Shacochis

"This page-turner is filled with suspense, surprises, and actions that will leave you gasping in disbelief. Most alarming of all, it will have you asking yourself the question, "Could this happen to me? Am I capable of this? Is this happening to our society right NOW?" This is a fascinating, compulsive read!" - Nancy Simpson-Brice, Book Vault

"As you read this book you will find yourself repeatedly asking, ‘What would I do?' The story is thought-provoking and real . . . You will keep turning the pages, wanting to know what happens next and you won't be able to put it down . . . this was a wonderful read."-Elizabeth Provenzano, Tulsa Books Examiner

"There are books that you can't put down, and there are books that won't go away even after you put them down, the force of their moral conundrums haunting the stories of our own lives...a...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781609530433
PRICE 24.95
PAGES 272