A virtuosic magic-act . . .?[Houm] conjures up the emotional arc of a female lifefrom childhood loneliness through intense love to midlife derailmentin just 226 undersized pages. In Nicolai Houms hands Jane Ashland, and her gradual disappearance, become a darkly hilarious, deeply compelling, and utterly suspenseful story. I couldnt wait to find out what Jane would say or do next, how far she would go. A brilliant and fascinating novel. This resonant book is both provocative and gripping. Even those who have lost everything, still have something to lose.
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