{"product_id":"the-vanishing-point-stories-9780358722250","title":"The Vanishing Point: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the bestselling novelist, travel writer, and \"master of the short story\" (NPR) comes a brilliant new collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories in Paul Theroux's fascinating new collection are both exotic and domestic, their settings ranging from Hawaii to Africa and New England. Each focuses on life's vanishing points--a moment when seemingly all lines running through one's life converge, and one can see no farther, yet must deal with the implications. With the insight, subtlety, and empathy that has long characterized his work, Theroux has written deeply moving stories about memory, longing, and the passing of time, reclaiming his status, once again, as a master of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheroux, Paul:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Theroux\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include \u003cem\u003eBurma Sahib, The Bad Angel Brothers, The Lower River, Jungle Lovers, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Mosquito Coast\u003c\/em\u003e, and his renowned travel books include \u003cem\u003eGhost Train to the Eastern Star, On the Plain of Snakes, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDark Star Safari\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives in Hawaii and on Cape Cod.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51187445301522,"sku":"9780358722250","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_46683923-206f-40af-93e5-a4560877eca9.jpg?v=1768914963","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-vanishing-point-stories-9780358722250","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}