The Singer’s Gun
The Singer’s Gun by Emily St. John Mandel is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on August 4, 2015. This novel explores the life of Anton Waker, who attempts to escape his criminal past and build a normal life with a career and a fiancée unaware of his history. Just as he is about to marry, his cousin Aria, a former partner in crime, blackmails him into participating in one last job, forcing him to confront the complexities of his former life.
Readers will find a narrative rich in moral ambiguities, deception, and betrayal as Anton navigates the challenges posed by his past. The story unfolds against a backdrop of crime and suspense, revealing how difficult it is to leave behind a life steeped in illegality. With 272 pages, this edition offers a deep dive into the themes of identity and the consequences of one’s choices, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of thrillers and romance alike.
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From the award-winning, bestselling author of Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility, “a gripping story, full of moral ambiguities, where deception and betrayal become the norm, and where the expression ‘a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma’ is lifted to new heights” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch).
Everyone Anton Waker grew up with is corrupt. His parents dealt in stolen goods, and he was a successful purveyor of forged documents until he abandoned it all in his early twenties, determined to live a normal life, complete with career, apartment, and a fiancée who knows nothing of his criminal beginnings. He’s on the verge of finally getting married when Aria—his cousin and former partner in crime—blackmails him into helping her with one last job.
Anton considers the task a small price for future freedom. But as he sets off for an Italian honeymoon, it soon becomes clear that the ghosts of his past can’t be left behind so easily, and that the task Aria requires will cost him more than he could ever imagine.
Look for Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling new novel, Sea of Tranquility!
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