| A Genuine Monster Contributor(s): Zielinski, David R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0595282814 ISBN-13: 9780595282814 Publisher: iUniverse OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2003 Annotation: Set in a present-day version of a San Diego that is troubled by earthquakes and the imminent arrival of space aliens, "A Genuine Monster" is a darkly comical novel that recounts the tumultuous and apocalyptic last day in the life of a disturbed veteran, Nick Ames. The novel follows the course of Nick's last day, as he attempts to rejuvenate himself by connecting with his bizarre friends (a hack writer and a twisted waitress). At the same time, he suffers the traumatic consequences of searching for meaning in an America gone mad. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.71 lbs) 252 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - California - Locality - San Diego, California |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Set in a present-day version of a San Diego that is troubled by earthquakes and the imminent arrival of space aliens, A Genuine Monster is a darkly comical novel that recounts the tumultuous and apocalyptic last day in the life of a disturbed veteran, Nick Ames. The novel follows the course of Nick's last day, as he attempts to rejuvenate himself by connecting with his bizarre friends (a hack writer and a twisted waitress). At the same time, he suffers the traumatic consequences of searching for meaning in an America gone mad. |