The Avenue of the Giants
The Avenue of the Giants
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The Avenue of the Giants by Marc Dugain
Avenue of the Giants follows Al Kenner as he progresses from antisocial adolescent to full-fledged serial killer in the turbulent '60s and '70s. A giant at over 7 feet tall with an IQ higher than Einstein's, Al was never ordinary. His life is tainted by his parents' divorce and his mother's abusive behavior, and it takes a chilling turn on the day of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Al spends 5 years in a psychiatric hospital, and although he convinces the staff that he is of sound mind, he continues to harbor vicious impulses. Al leads a double life, befriending the Santa Cruz Police Chief and contemplating marrying his daughter, all the while committing a series of brutal murders. Delving into the mind of this complex killer, Marc Dugain powerfully evokes an America torn between the pacifism of the hippie movement and the violence of Vietnam.
Born in Senegal in 1957, Marc Dugain is the author of numerous successful novels. His novel The Officers' Ward (2001, Soho Press) recounts his grandfather's experiences in World War I and was made into a 2001 film of the same name.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781609452001 |
| ISBN 10 | 1609452003 |
| Titre | The Avenue of the Giants |
| Auteur | Marc Dugain |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Europa Editions |
| Année de publication | 2014-06-12 |
| Nombre de pages | 288 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |