{"product_id":"jesus-out-to-sea-9781416548560","title":"Jesus Out to Sea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Short Story Collection Set in Post-Hurricane Katrina Gulf Coast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCLUDES THE STORY \"WINTER LIGHT,\" THE BASIS FOR THE FILM \u003ci\u003eGOD'S COUNTRY\u003c\/i\u003e STARRING THANDIWE NEWTON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Lee Burke, New York Times bestselling author and two-time Edgar Award winner, delivers ten powerful short stories that capture the human experience against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina's devastation in Louisiana and Mississippi. This collection showcases Burke's signature lyrical prose and complex character development that has made him one of America's most acclaimed contemporary fiction writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStories That Span the Human Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach story in this collection explores different facets of life in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast. Burke examines love, sex, domestic abuse, war, death, and friendship through the lens of characters navigating both natural disaster and personal turmoil. The devastated landscape serves as more than just setting—it becomes a character itself, reflecting the internal struggles of Burke's richly drawn protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Page to Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story \"Winter Light\" from this collection was adapted into the film \u003ci\u003eGod's Country\u003c\/i\u003e, starring Thandiwe Newton. This adaptation brought Burke's compelling narrative and complex characters to a wider audience, demonstrating the cinematic quality of his storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout James Lee Burke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Lee Burke has authored forty novels and two short story collections throughout his distinguished career. As a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts in Fiction and winner of multiple Edgar Awards, Burke has established himself as a master of both crime fiction and literary storytelling. His work consistently appears on the New York Times bestseller list, and he continues to write from his home in Missoula, Montana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Readers Choose This Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Simon \u0026amp; Schuster combines gripping storytelling with literary merit. Burke's ability to marry compelling plots with lyrical writing creates stories that resonate long after reading. The Gulf Coast setting provides authentic Southern atmosphere while the universal themes of human resilience and connection make these stories accessible to readers nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 2007, this collection captures a pivotal moment in American history while exploring timeless aspects of the human condition. Whether you're a longtime fan of James Lee Burke's work or discovering his writing for the first time, \u003ci\u003eJesus Out to Sea\u003c\/i\u003e offers a powerful reading experience that showcases why Burke remains one of contemporary fiction's most respected voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Lee Burke is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, two-time winner of the Edgar Award, and the recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts in Fiction. He has authored forty novels and two short story collections. He lives in Missoula, Montana.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680878072082,"sku":"9781416548560","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6fbe970d-1e4a-4fa9-b2e0-fd2c7881b5a5.jpg?v=1733944797","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jesus-out-to-sea-9781416548560","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}