Border Markers A Novel
Border Markers by Jenny Ferguson, published by NeWest Press in 2016, is a collection of thirty-three flash fiction narratives that explores the aftermath of a teenaged friend’s accidental death on the Lansing family. This edition, written in English and spanning 101 pages, delves into the hidden fractures within the family, revealing how their secrets drive them away from their border town to distant places and even prison.
Readers will encounter a blend of magical and gritty realism as the narratives unfold, reflecting the complex psyches of the characters through sharp language and vivid imagery. The stories present a slice of prairie noir, capturing commonplace tragedies and unexpected insights that resonate with the themes of fiction and literary exploration. This collection offers a unique perspective on family dynamics and the impact of loss, inviting readers to engage with the intricacies of human relationships.
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After the accidental death of a teenaged friend, the Lansing family has split along fault lines previously hidden under a patina of suburban banality. Every family has secrets, but for the Lansings those secrets end up propelling them in different directions away from their border town to foreign shores and to prison.
Told in thirty-three flash fiction narratives, Border Markers is fractured like the psyches of its characters, all keen edges and tough language. It’s a slice of prairie noir that straddles the line between magical and gritty realism. Jenny Ferguson’s debut is a compelling collection of commonplace tragedies and surprising insights.
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