{"title":"Don Carpenter","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling world of Don Carpenter, an acclaimed American author renowned for his gritty, realistic narratives. His works, particularly \u003cem\u003eHard Rain Falling\u003c\/em\u003e, are celebrated for their profound exploration of the human condition. Carpenter's storytelling prowess places him firmly in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre, where he skilfully navigates themes of justice, identity, and existential struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon Carpenter's novels offer a vivid portrayal of mid-20th century America, capturing the complexities of society through the eyes of flawed, yet deeply relatable characters. His writing style is both engaging and unflinching, offering readers a raw glimpse into lives shaped by their environment and choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarpenter's ability to create memorable characters and gripping plots makes his work essential reading for enthusiasts of crime fiction and those who appreciate literature that delves into the depths of the human psyche. If you're looking for stories where tension and introspection weave seamlessly together, delve into the works of Don Carpenter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hard-rain-falling-by-don-carpenter-9780241766934","title":"Hard Rain Falling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cult crime classic about pool-playing, hard drinking and a search for a meaningful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJack Levitt—teenaged orphan and small-time criminal—lives off his wits, dividing his time between the pool halls, bars, and brothels of Portland, Oregon. Billy Lancing is a young black runaway and pool hustler who falls into Jack's orbit. After a messed-up heist lands Jack at reform school, he re-enters a world where Billy has struggled to find peace in a new middle-class life with marriage, fatherhood, and a steady job. But neither man can outrun trouble for long, and they soon meet again in St Quentin Prison, trying to make sense of the hand life has dealt them. Only one will make it out of St Quentin—but what is the use of freedom, if all of life is in chains?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Dostoevskyian noir in the hard-boiled tradition, \u003cem\u003eHard Rain Falling\u003c\/em\u003e is also a shocking, tender novel about looking for meaning somewhere between the seedy and the sublime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072094912748,"sku":"9780241766934","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9ace277809c48fb7115e7fe327121456.jpg?v=1765077666"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/don-carpenter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}