{"title":"Garth Risk Hallberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of Garth Risk Hallberg, a modern literary sensation known for his remarkable ability to weave intricate narratives filled with depth and emotion. Hallberg crafts worlds that captivate the imagination, drawing readers into a rich tapestry of characters and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eCity on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, a sweeping epic set in 1970s New York. This novel has been celebrated for its expansive storytelling and intense exploration of human connection amidst the backdrop of a city teetering on the brink of chaos. Hallberg's debut has left an indelible mark on contemporary fiction, highlighting his prowess in creating vivid, unforgettable tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother compelling work by Hallberg is \u003cem\u003eThe Second Coming\u003c\/em\u003e, further showcasing his talent in unraveling the complexities of the human experience through masterful prose. Through his narratives, Hallberg invites readers to delve into the profound and often tumultuous journeys of his characters, presenting stories that resonate with both heart and intellect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books find their place in the realm of General Fiction, offering readers narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. Discover Garth Risk Hallberg's works and experience the artistry of a writer who brilliantly captures the nuances of life and the pulses of cities that seldom sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"city-on-fire-by-garth-risk-hallberg-9780099597476","title":"City on Fire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the most eagerly anticipated and addictive novels of recent years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOW AN APPLE TV SERIES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtraordinary...dazzling... a sprawling, generous, warm-hearted epic of 1970s New York\u003c\/em\u003e Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight, New Year's Eve, 1976. Nine lives are about to be changed forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegan and William Hamilton-Sweeney, heirs to one of New York's greatest fortunes; Keith and Mercer, the men who, for better or worse, love them; Charlie and Samantha, two suburban teenagers seduced by the punk scene; an obsessive magazine reporter and his idealistic neighbour - and the detective trying to figure out what any of them have to do with a shooting in Central Park on New Year's Eve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, on July 13th, 1977, the lights go out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDazzling\u003c\/em\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeart-stopping\u003c\/em\u003e New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddictive\u003c\/em\u003e Independent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtraordinary\u003c\/em\u003e Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46494610260204,"sku":"9780099597476","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12063593482223.jpg?v=1748458732"},{"product_id":"the-second-coming-by-garth-risk-hallberg-9781803511085","title":"The Second Coming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous novel from the New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCity on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, plunging us deep into the lives of a teenage girl and her father as they navigate love, grief, addiction, redemption, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 13-year-old Jolie Aspern drops her phone onto the subway tracks in 2011, her estranged dad, Ethan, seems like the furthest thing from her mind. A convicted felon and recovering addict, Ethan has always struggled to see past himself. But then a call from his ex makes him fear their daughter is in deeper trouble than anyone realises. Believing he's the only one who can save her, he decides to return to New York with a gift: the whole of his life, its hard-won triumphs and harrowing mistakes...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins the intimate epic of Jolie and Ethan: child and adult, apart and together, different yet the same. Their journey toward each other will face opposition from grandparents and siblings and friends. It will strain connections with roommates and benefactors and a probation officer desperate to help. It will push Jolie out past her depth with a mysterious admirer, and Ethan in over his head with his first love, Jolie's mum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as father and daughter struggle to find their footing, new vistas beckon: from a surf break in mid-'90s Delaware to group therapy during the Great Recession, from an encampment at Occupy Wall Street to a HoJo on Maryland's Eastern Shore, from the heights of the Brooklyn Bridge to horizons seldom seen in fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Second Coming\u003c\/i\u003e is at once an incandescent feat of storytelling and an exploration of an enduring mystery: can we ever really outrun the past, stay true to ourselves while still chasing something new? Full of music and pathos and passion, this beautifully attuned work of fiction makes good on Garth Risk Hallberg's extraordinary promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46718116167916,"sku":"9781803511085","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3125153482830.jpg?v=1754497616"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/garth-risk-hallberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}