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Walter elevates the zero above mere satire to kafkaesque parable. Author jess walters complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. Jess walter is an american author best known for winning the edgar allan poe award, among others, and as the finalist for the national book award in 2006. He instantly became one of my favorite authors, especially after reading his 2 detective caroline mabry novels and citizen vince. The story takes place in the aftermath of the world trade center attacks on 911. This was one of those rare books that had me mesmerized, almost like i was living in the book a. Jess walter s novel breathes life into the author s idea of post911 life as a fever dream for its characters. Jess walter is the author of six novels, including the bestsellers beautiful ruins and the financial lives of the poets, the national book award finalist the zero, and citizen vince, the winner of the edgar award for best novel. I admired the jess walter books ive read previously citizen vince, beautiful ruins, we all live in water, and especially the financial lives of poets, but none.
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