Ninety-two in the Shade
Ninety-two in the Shade by Thomas McGuane is a reprint edition published by Vintage on May 30, 1995. This novel, written in English and spanning 208 pages, explores a deadly rivalry set against the backdrop of Key West. The story follows Thomas Skelton, who, seeking a more wholesome life away from junkies and burn-outs, returns home to pursue a career as a skiff guide. However, his aspirations lead him into conflict with Nichol Dance, a figure known for his exceptional skills and a dark reputation.
Readers will find a narrative that combines elements of thriller with a unique blend of humor, characteristic of McGuane’s writing style. The novel delves into themes of ambition and rivalry within the vibrant setting of Florida, particularly Miami and Key West. As Skelton navigates his new life, the complexities of his interactions with Dance reveal the underlying tensions that define their world. This edition offers a fresh opportunity to engage with McGuane’s distinct contribution to American prose.
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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NOMINEE • A stunning novel about a deadly rivalry in Key West from the acclaimed author of Cloudbursts. McGuane has constructed a novel with the impetus of a thriller and the heartbroken humor that is his distinct contribution to American prose.
Tiring of the company of junkies and burn-outs, Thomas Skelton goes home to Key West to take up a more wholesome life. But things fester in America’s utter South. And Skelton’s plans to become a skiff guide in the shining blue subtropical waters place him on a collision course with Nichol Dance, who has risen to the crest of the profession by dint of infallible instincts and a reputation for homicide.
“Thomas McGuane makes the page, the paragraph, the sentence itself a record of continuous imaginative activity…. He is an important as well as a brilliant novelist.” —The New York Times Book Review
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