The Double Date and Other Stories

The Double Date and Other Stories

Douglas Young

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Publishing Services Consortium, LLC (PSC)
Año de edición:
2026
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Cuentos
ISBN:
9798898880880
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In the same vein as his acclaimed novels (Deep in the Forest and Due South), Douglas Young’s first collection of short stories explores a terrific variety of complex and compelling characters interacting with one another in the contemporary small-town American South. Generous servings of comedy, drama, romance, suspense, family and friendship dynamics, and even mystery are all prevalent here. Indeed, these adventures take the reader on a thoroughly riveting roller-coaster ride involving dating, Bigfoot, obnoxious fans at a rock concert, UFOs, a strange light at night in a large cemetery, a strip club, fishing for more than fish, a naive couple stumbling upon a suburban marijuana patch, an innocent tourist’s close encounter with Chinese police, a psychedelic experience, a pilgrimage to a dying relative, and still much more. Enjoy these fifteen fun tales’ largely lighthearted approach to many aspects of American culture that nevertheless always focus on and celebrate individuals in all their complicated glory.

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