{"product_id":"the-fever-9780316231046","title":"The Fever","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe panic unleashed by a mysterious contagion threatens the bonds of family and community in a seemingly idyllic suburban community in this \"engrossing, disturbing, panic attack of a novel\" from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Turnout\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDare Me \u003c\/i\u003e(Jodi Picoult).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Nash family is close-knit. Tom is a popular teacher, father of two teens: Eli, a hockey star and girl magnet, and his sister Deenie, a diligent student. Their seeming stability, however, is thrown into chaos when Deenie's best friend is struck by a terrifying, unexplained seizure in class. Rumors of a hazardous outbreak spread through the family, school and community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs hysteria and contagion swell, a series of tightly held secrets emerges, threatening to unravel friendships, families and the town's fragile idea of security. A chilling story about guilt, family secrets and the lethal power of desire, \u003ci\u003eThe Fever\u003c\/i\u003e affirms Megan Abbott's reputation as \"one of the most exciting and original voices of her generation\" (Laura Lippman).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of nine novels, including \u003ci\u003eYou Will Know Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fever\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDare Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe End of Everything\u003c\/i\u003e. She received her PhD in literature from New York University. Her writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003ci\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Believer\u003c\/i\u003e. Currently, she is a staff writer on HBO's David Simon show, \u003ci\u003eThe Deuce\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Back Bay Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725290443026,"sku":"9780316231046","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_262cbd90-9bf8-4760-9f2d-52dd636114ff.jpg?v=1734823759","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-fever-9780316231046","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}