The Invisible World

The Invisible World

by JohnSmolens (Author)

Synopsis

The Invisible World Is a place of half-truths, mystery and deceit. It is a place locked in the subconscious mind where dreams and memories act as windows to the outside. And it harbours the deepest pain. Samuel Xavier Adams is all too familiar with The Invisible World. It's where he sees his sister who died from heroin addiction, and it's where he glimpses his recently deceased mother. It's also the place where the memories of his father are locked away, a father shrouded in mystery, a hunted man. Now that man is back, and has been seen in the chapel of rest where the ashes of Samuel's mother await his collection. When the ashes disappear, Samuel knows that his father has taken them - but why? He wants answers. Why has his father returned again and after such a long time, and what did he do that keeps him in constant hiding? Samuel wants answers. But time is running out; there are those that will kill to get to his father before he does.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Published: 06 Jan 2003

ISBN 10: 0340822007
ISBN 13: 9780340822005
Book Overview: John Smolens is also the author of Cold .

Media Reviews
'This novel of conspiracy and political intrigue creates a heady atmosphere reminiscent of Paul Auster...Smolen's spare style plays off nicely against the plot, and elaborate tapestry of twists and contradictions. Smolens (Cold) balances political commentary, excitement and heartbreak nicely, moving his career forward with sure-footed style.' -- Publishers Weekly 20020901 'A first rate political thriller' -- Boston Sunday Globe 20030130 Smolens's superior thriller is utterly absorbing -- The Times - The Invisible World 20030208 ' The Invisible World enriches us, and subtly provokes us, while providing chills and thrills.' -- Boston Sunday Globe 20030130 'A perfecty-paced thriller that gently pulls you in.' -- Sunday Mirrior (on The Invisible World) 20021207 'A poignant and literate thriller' -- Guardian - on The Invisible World 20030126 'Achingly compelling' -- Booklist (on The Invisible World) 20021120 'Beautifully written and absorbing' -- Sunday Telegraph - Invisible World 20021210 'Smolens is excellent at physical detail, such as the crunch of the sand left in freshly cooked clams' -- Guardian - The Invisible World 20030126 An enthralling cat and mouse adventure. -- FHM on Cold 20030126 'Smolens creates a marvellous atmosphere' -- Sunday Telegraph on Cold 20030126 'A mesmerising danse macabre' -- The Sunday Express on Cold 20030126 'COLD is a finely crafted, wild yarn set in the great north. John Smolens gives us a suspenseful tale in a style somewhere between Jack London and Raymond Chandler. A fine read' -- Jim Harrison, author of Legends of the Fall on Col 20030126 'A intriguing and exquisitely written conspiracy thriller' -- Irish Independent - Invisible World 20030214
Author Bio
John Smolens is the author of two previous (US only) literary novels - one of which is currently under option for feature-film. He is currently the head of the MFA program at Northern Michigan University