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Big Machine

A Novel
Pages
384
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Ricky Rice is a bus station porter with a dark past, including time in a suicide cult and a history of addiction. His life changes when a mysterious letter summons him to Vermont to join a secret society of paranormal investigators. This group, made up of fellow outcasts, is dedicated to understanding a strange voice that only they can hear. What follows is a strange and darkly funny adventure about belief, race, and the secrets people keep.

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About the author

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Victor D. LaValle

Victor D. LaValle writes stories that blend horror, dark fantasy, and literary fiction. He is the author of Big Machine and The Ballad of Black Tom, and has contributed to the Tor.com Collection and Lit Riffs. His work often reimagines classic myths and monsters for a modern audience.

Characters

Ricky RiceProtagonist
All characters in Big Machine