American Gods
Gaiman, Neil200509UU
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After three years in prison, Shadow has done his time. But as the time until his release ticks away, he can feel a storm brewing. Two days before he gets out, his wife Laura dies in a car crash, in adulterous circumstances. Dazed, Shadow travels home, only to encounter the bizarre Mr Wednesday claiming to be a refugee from a distant war. After three years in prison, Shadow has done his time. But as the time until his release ticks away, he can feel a storm brewing. Two days before he gets out, his wife Laura dies in a mysterious car crash, in adulterous circumstances. Dazed, Shadow travels home, only to encounter the bizarre Mr Wednesday claiming to be a refugee from a distant war, a former god and the king of America. Together, they embark on a very strange journey across the States, along the way solving the murders which have occurred every winter in one small American town. But the storm is about to break...Disturbing, gripping and profoundly strange, Gaiman's epic new novel sees him on the road to the heart of America. This title includes extra material exclusive to Headline Review's edition.
Main title:
American Gods / Neil Gaiman.
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Edition:
Re-issue.
Imprint:
London : Headline Review : [distributor] Bookpoint : [distributor] Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Jonathan Ball Publishers SA : [distributor] Trafalgar Square, 2005.
Collation:
672 p. : b format ; 20x13x5 cm.
Notes:
Paperback. B-format paperback.
Biography/History:
Neil Gaiman was born in England but now lives in Minneapolis, in a big house of uncertain location where he grows exotic pumpkins and accumulates computers and cats. His previous novels are NEVERWHERE, STARDUST and GOOD OMENS, which he wrote with Terry Pratchett. His graphic novels include the award-winning SANDMAN series, MR PUNCH, and DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING.
ISBN:
9780755322817 (pbk)0755322819 (pbk)
Dewey class:
AF
Language:
English
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BRN:
299356
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