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The Tremor of Forgery

The Tremor of Forgery

Literary FictionMystery
Pages
288
Published
1978
Language
English

Synopsis

American writer Howard Ingham travels to Tunisia seeking inspiration for a new movie script. He soon finds himself entangled with a group of eccentric expatriates. One night, Ingham confronts an intruder in his apartment, leading to a potentially fatal encounter. As the body is mysteriously removed, Ingham is drawn into a building suspense, forcing him to question his role and the dynamics of his new environment.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseThought-ProvokingComplex
Fish Out of WaterMorally Grey

Genres

Literary Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller Espionage Psychological Thriller

Authors

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Francine Prose

Francine Prose is a celebrated author whose work includes the insightful guide Reading Like a Writer. She's known for her sharp observations and engaging prose, often exploring themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships in her fiction.

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Patricia Highsmith

Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations. Her writing derived influence from existentialist literature, and questioned notions of identity and popular mora...

Characters

Howard InghamProtagonist
All characters in The Tremor of Forgery