Lethem, Jonathan
Gun with Occasional Music
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571225040
- author:
- Lethem, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.45 x 1.52 x 20.07 centimetres
- Genre:
- Crime & mystery
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Conrad Metcalf's life is complicated by more than just his work as a private investigator. A rabbit in his waiting room and a trigger-happy kangaroo on his tail are just the beginning of his problems. In a near-future Oakland where evolved animals are part of society, the police monitor citizens' karma levels, and mind-numbing drugs like Forgettol and Acceptol are popular, Metcalf finds himself caught up in a complex web of crime and corruption. When the doctor whose wife he's been shadowing turns up dead, Metcalf is drawn into a crossfire between rival factions vying for power. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront his own feelings for Celeste, the doctor's wife, and decide where his loyalties truly lie. This clever first novel from Jonathan Lethem blends elements of science fiction, noir, and mystery to create a wry, funny, and satirical look at what the future may hold.
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