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Stone Junction

An Alchemical Pot-Boiler

Jim Dodge author Thomas Pynchon editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:23rd May '19

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In this captivating tale, Stone Junction follows Daniel's journey through a world of magic, revenge, and self-discovery after his mother's death.

In Stone Junction, Jim Dodge weaves an unforgettable tale of adventure and intrigue. When young Daniel loses his mother, he finds himself under the protection of the AMO: the Alliance of Magicians and Outlaws. This organization introduces him to a world that is both thrilling and dangerous, filled with characters who are as enigmatic as they are compelling. As Daniel navigates this new reality, he encounters anarchists, alchemists, and high-stakes gamblers, all of whom play a role in his journey toward understanding and self-discovery.

The narrative is rich with themes of revenge and revolution, set against a backdrop of mind-bending chemicals and extraordinary occurrences. In Stone Junction, magic and murder are not merely elements of the plot; they are the fabric of a society where the extraordinary is commonplace. The book invites readers to explore the boundaries of reality and the nature of human desire, all while maintaining a sense of humor and wit.

Ultimately, Daniel's quest for knowledge leads him to confront difficult truths about life, love, and loss. Stone Junction is more than just an outlaw epic; it is a profound exploration of the human experience, making it a memorable read that resonates long after the final page is turned.

This novel is remarkable for its breadth. The AMO is skilfully woven into the fabric of real America, and Dodge's sweeping take on that country, combined with the humanity of each of his vast array of characters, lends this book a particular kind of majesty * * Observer * *
Within half an hour of starting this novel, I was absolutely hooked . . . it kept me guessing all the way to the end * * The Times * *
Reading Stone Junction is like being at a non-stop party in celebration of everything that matters -- THOMAS PYNCHON
A post-psychedelic coming-of-age fable that's part Thomas Pynchon, part Tolkien, part Richard Brautigan, a story that owes as much to The Once and Future King as it does to Huckleberry Finn . . . Stone Junction is a rollicking, frequently surprising adventure-cum-fairy tale * * New York Times * *
A work of genius * * Big Issue * *
An irresistible kaleidoscope of manic, tragic and exquisitely funny Americana * * Time Out * *
As good as writing gets * * Literary Review * *
A glorious narrative, peopled by characters of genuine imaginative force * * Herald * *
One of the most original literary voices around * * ELLE * *
Jim Dodge should make the John Grishams of this world weep into their overstuffed pillows * * Evening Standard * *

ISBN: 9781786893970

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 32mm

Weight: 359g

544 pages

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