The Violence

How far would you go to be free? Three generations of women forge a new path through an America torn by a mysterious wave of violence in this chilling [and] dizzyingly effective (The New York Times Book Review) novel of revenge, liberation, and triumph.

A compulsively readable fusion of domestic thriller and modern horror. Kameron Hurley, author of The Light Brigade

A novel that defines this era. Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times

They call it The Violence: a strange epidemic that causes the infected to experience sudden bursts of animalistic rage, with no provocation and no memory of their crimes. While it tears the nation apart, one woman sees something unlikely in the chaos an opportunity. 

Chelsea Martin has been a prisoner in her own home for too long. Her controlling husband has manipulated her for years, cutting her off from all support. Her narcissistic mother is no help, and her teen daughter is realizing she might be falling into the same trap when her once adoring boyfriend shows a dark side. 
 
But when the Violence erupts, Chelsea creates a plan to liberate herself and her daughters once and for all. 
 
What follows is a shocking and thrilling journey as three generations of women navigate a world in which they are finally empowered to fight back. Somewhere along the journey from her magazine-ready Tampa home to the professional wrestling ring, Chelsea becomes her own liberator, an avatar of revenge and hope, and a new heroine for a new world.

Info autore

Delilah S. Dawson is the author of the New York Times bestseller Star Wars: Phasma, as well as Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire, Mine, the Hit series, the Blud series, the creator-owned comics Ladycastle, Sparrowhawk, and Star Pig, and the Shadow series (written as Lila Bowen). With Kevin Hearne, she co-writes The Tales of Pell. She lives in Georgia with her family.

Riassunto

How far would you go to be free? Three generations of women forge a new path through an America torn by a mysterious wave of violence in this “chilling [and] dizzyingly effective” (The New York Times Book Review) novel of revenge, liberation, and triumph.

“A compulsively readable fusion of domestic thriller and modern horror.”—Kameron Hurley, author of The Light Brigade

“A novel that defines this era.”—Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times

They call it The Violence: a strange epidemic that causes the infected to experience sudden bursts of animalistic rage, with no provocation and no memory of their crimes. While it tears the nation apart, one woman sees something unlikely in the chaos—an opportunity. 

Chelsea Martin has been a prisoner in her own home for too long. Her controlling husband has manipulated her for years, cutting her off from all support. Her narcissistic mother is no help, and her teen daughter is realizing she might be falling into the same trap when her once adoring boyfriend shows a dark side. 
 
But when the Violence erupts, Chelsea creates a plan to liberate herself and her daughters once and for all. 
 
What follows is a shocking and thrilling journey as three generations of women navigate a world in which they are finally empowered to fight back. Somewhere along the journey from her magazine-ready Tampa home to the professional wrestling ring, Chelsea becomes her own liberator, an avatar of revenge and hope, and a new heroine for a new world.

Testo aggiuntivo

“A paean to the resilience of women . . . As the characters in this novel fight for their lives in a pandemic-cursed hellscape, The Violence could not be more of-the-moment.”—Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Deep

“Delilah S. Dawson has crafted a pandemic thriller that’s so much more—a piercing examination of survival, courage, and self, terrifying and hopeful in equal measure.”—Peng Shepherd, award-winning author of The Book of M

“The Violence in The Violence might be contagious, but what you really catch here is the anger—so righteous and so right here, right now—in a novel that defines this era.”—Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians

“An inspiring story of self-discovery, resilience, and hope, and a page-turning thrill ride that will leave you breathless.”—Sylvain Neuvel, author of The Themis Files and A History of What Comes Next

“Horrifying and inspiring in equal measure, The Violence shines a light on the epidemic of abuse women have always endured, folded into a stellar thriller full of danger, courage, and characters who feel alive.”—Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Road of Bones and Ararat

“The Violence is Dawson at her best: unflinching yet empathetic, the brutal and the gentle side by side, rage and despair tempered with joy and hope.”—Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of the Ink & Sigil series

“The Violence isn’t just a timely, ripping thriller—it’s an intimate, thoughtful, heart-wrenching portrait of abuse and power, and how those things ripple through generations.”—Rob Hart, author of The Warehouse

“With The Violence, Dawson takes no damn prisoners: a powerful, fascinating, and courageous gut punch of a book.”—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Relentless and V-Wars
 
“A compulsively readable fusion of domestic thriller and modern horror that shocks and surprises at every turn. A must-read!”—Kameron Hurley, author of The Light Brigade

“A staggering, masterful tale of survival and redemption during a literal epidemic of violence. Dawson is a storyteller working at the top of her class.”—Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers

“Visceral, thrilling . . . A novel paced like a fistfight, aching like a just-gone tooth—but there’s hope in the harrowing.”—Max Gladstone, Hugo and Nebula award–winning author

“The Violence is a stunning story with a cast of fully developed characters and an utterly convincing plot. It's a dark, exciting, and often charming tale of three amazing people who discover just how strong women can be.”—Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches

“Dawson pulls no punches in The Violence, an edge-of-your-seat thriller packed with horror and hope. You won’t put this one down until the wee hours of the morning.”—Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox

“With three-dimensional female characters and a timely subject, Delilah Dawson’s The Violence reads like Stephen King at his best. A powerful, moving story with broad appeal.”—Sara Donati, bestselling author of the Wilderness series

Relazione

Dawson s thriller is a surprising, exhilarating journey of three generations of women navigating a changing world. The Washington Post

Every summer needs a superb thriller, and this is it. A story of three generations of women making their way through an America ravaged by violence, this is also a wonderful narrative about liberation and perseverance. The Boston Globe

Dawson s prose is a kind of knife work: short, sharp stabs after agonies of teeth-clenching tension. . . . Dizzyingly effective . . . It s impossible not to read. The New York Times Book Review

Enthusiastically suggest to readers who enjoyed the table-turning feminism of Naomi Alderman s The Power, the band-of-survivors theme in Emily St. John Mandel s Station Eleven, and the emotional journey of Victor LaValle s The Changeling. Booklist (starred review)

[A] smart, fast-paced thrill ride. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Violence is a novel that will stand out for its intelligence, for its compassion, for its un-put-down-able-ness. . . . It is the kind of novel that will stand the test of time. SFF World

A propulsive redemption story. Library Journal

A paean to the resilience of women . . . The Violence could not be more of-the-moment. Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Deep

A piercing examination of survival, courage, and self, terrifying and hopeful in equal measure. Peng Shepherd, award-winning author of The Book of M

A gorgeously creative and surprisingly gleeful story about the way violence infects every aspect of American life. Sarah Langan, author of Good Neighbors

A stellar thriller full of danger, courage, and characters who feel alive. Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Road of Bones and Ararat

The Violence is Dawson at her best: unflinching yet empathetic, the brutal and the gentle side by side, rage and despair tempered with joy and hope. Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of the Ink & Sigil series
 
A compulsively readable fusion of domestic thriller and modern horror that shocks and surprises at every turn. A must-read! Kameron Hurley, author of The Light Brigade

A staggering, masterful tale of survival and redemption during a literal epidemic of violence. Dawson is a storyteller working at the top of her class. Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers

Visceral, thrilling . . . A novel paced like a fistfight, aching like a just-gone tooth but there s hope in the harrowing. Max Gladstone, Hugo and Nebula award winning author

The Violence isn t just a timely, ripping thriller it s an intimate, thoughtful, heart-wrenching portrait of abuse and power, and how those things ripple through generations. Rob Hart, author of The Warehouse

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Delilah S Dawson, Delilah S. Dawson
• Editore: Del Rey
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.02.2022
• EAN: 9780593499818
• ISBN: 978-0-593-49981-8
• Pagine: 512
• Dimensioni: 156 mm x 235 mm x 33 mm
• Categoria: Narrativa > Science Fiction, Fantasy > Fantasy