The Low Road

Discover the gripping narrative of 'The Low Road,' a brand new B-format paperback published by Scribe Publications in 2011. This compelling novel, featuring 280 pages of expertly crafted prose, dives into the tumultuous lives of two troubled characters, Lee and Wild. After waking up in a rundown motel with a bullet wound and a suitcase full of stolen cash, Lee’s journey of redemption begins alongside Wild, a doctor on the run from his own mistakes. This modern noir thriller weaves a tale of uneasy companionship as they escape into the countryside, unveiling the ghosts of their pasts while evading the wrath of Josef, an aging gangster determined to reclaim his lost money. 'The Low Road' is more than just a crime story; it’s a profound exploration of alienation, despair, and the fight for survival. Each page draws the reader into a Gothic landscape filled with tension, finely honed language, and unforgettable imagery. Praised for its lyrical style and unflinching portrayal of human flaws, this debut novel by Womersley is celebrated in reviews as a stunning contribution to contemporary literature, likened to the works of Cormac McCarthy and Ian McEwan. Secure your copy of this must-have book now at Smartfox NZ, and enjoy FREE shipping that enhances your reading experience without additional costs.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921844546
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 280


Description:
Lee, a petty criminal, wakes in a seedy motel with a bullet in his side and a suitcase of stolen money, his memory hazy as to how he got there. Soon he meets Wild, a doctor who is escaping his own disastrous life, and the two men set out for the safety of the countryside. As they flee the city, they develop an uneasy intimacy, inevitably revisiting their pasts even as they desperately seek to evade them. Lee is haunted by a brief stint in jail; Wild is on the run from the legacy of medical malpractice. But Lee and Wild are not alone- they are pursued through an increasingly gothic landscape by the ageing gangster Josef, who must retrieve the stolen money and deal with Lee to ensure his own survival. Ultimately, all three men are forced to confront the parts of themselves they sought to outrun. Part noir thriller, part modern tale of alienation and despair, The Low Road seduces the reader into a story that unfolds and deepens hypnotically. A brilliant debut novel. 'As unflinching as Cormac McCarthy and as perverse as Ian McEwan, The Low Road blazes too with the lyricism of T.C. Boyle. It is a surprising and stunning debut.' Australian Financial Review 'Womersley's language is polished and assured, each word precisely chosen, and every image finely constructed.' The Age

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