The Burn Palace A Novel
The Burn Palace by Stephen Dobyns, published by Penguin Group on January 28, 2014, is a novel that delves into the unsettling dynamics of a small American town. Set in Brewster, Rhode Island, the narrative unfolds in a seemingly ordinary community where unusual and possibly supernatural events disrupt the mundane. As Detective Woody Potter grapples with a series of inexplicable violent acts, the town’s residents are engulfed in fear and confusion, leading to a compelling exploration of chaos and paranoia.
Readers will find a darkly humorous and twisted portrayal of small-town life, where gossip and local conflicts take on a new dimension amid the rising tension. The story features elements of fiction, thrillers, and suspense, creating an engaging atmosphere that keeps the audience intrigued. With 480 pages, this edition invites readers to navigate the complexities of Brewster as they uncover the mysteries that lie beneath its surface.
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“One of the best of the best…You can’t ask for more than this book gives. I loved it.” – Stephen King
“An exquisitely unexpected, delightfully believable exploration of what normal looks like when it goes through the (evil) looking glass.” —Oprah.com
The sleepy community of Brewster, Rhode Island, is just like any other small American town. It’s a place where most of its inhabitants will die blocks from where they were born; where gossip spreads like wildfire, and the big weekend entertainment is the inevitable fight at the local bar. But recently, something out of the ordinary—perhaps even supernatural—has been stirring. While packs of coyotes gather and a baby is stolen and replaced with a snake, a series of inexplicably violent acts confounds Detective Woody Potter—and inspires terror in the locals.
A Richard Russo small-town tableau crossed with a Stephen King thriller, The Burn Palace is a darkly funny, twisted portrait of chaos and paranoia that keeps readers guessing until the final pages.
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