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Out of the Easy

Out of the Easy

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
384
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Josie has a plan to escape her life in 1950s New Orleans' French Quarter, aiming for the prestigious Smith College. But when a murder investigation pulls her in, her dreams of a different future become dangerously complicated. She must navigate a world of secrets and lies to protect herself and her aspirations.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseMysteriousDarkAtmospheric
Coming of AgeQuest

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery Young Adult History

Authors

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Álvaro Abella Villar

Álvaro Abella Villar is the author of Out of the Easy, a gripping crime novel. He writes stories that pull you right in.

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Ruta Sepetys

Ruta Sepetys (Rūta Šepetys) is an internationally acclaimed author of historical fiction published in over fifty countries and thirty-six languages. Sepetys is considered a “crossover” novelist as her books are read by both students and adults worldwide. Her novels, Between Shades of Gray and Out of the Easy are both New York Times bestsellers and international bestsellers. Her latest novel, Salt to the Sea, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Her books have won o...

Characters

JosieProtagonist
All characters in Out of the Easy

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Álvaro Abella Villar a co-author of this book?

    Álvaro Abella Villar is a professional translator who has translated Ruta Sepetys's work into Spanish, rather than a co-author of the original English text.

  • Does this book connect to other works by Ruta Sepetys?

    While the story is a standalone narrative, it shares the author's signature approach of blending meticulously researched historical details with the personal struggles of young protagonists navigating difficult circumstances.

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