{"title":"Lee Durkee","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Lee Durkee, an author known for his gripping storytelling and distinctive narrative style. If you haven’t yet acquainted yourself with his work, this is the perfect place to start. Lee Durkee weaves intricate tales, often set against backdrops filled with intrigue and unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Taxi Driver\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a thrilling ride through the genre of Crime \u0026amp; Thriller. This novel immerses readers in the life of a Mississippi taxi driver whose midnight shifts unfold unexpected adventures and existential musings. With a blend of dark humour and keen observation, Durkee crafts a story that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid fan of crime novels or just looking for a new narrative to explore, Lee Durkee's books promise an engaging journey into the complexities of the human psyche. Discover his novels today and delve into stories that enthral with their depth and originality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-taxi-driver-by-lee-durkee-9780857304575","title":"The Last Taxi Driver","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Taxi Driver\u003c\/i\u003e is a darkly comic novel about a day in the life of an exhausted, middle-aged cabbie about to lose his job to Uber, his girlfriend to lethargy, and his ability to stand upright to chronic back spasms. Lou—a lapsed novelist and UFO enthusiast who has returned to his home state of Mississippi after decades away—drives for a ramshackle taxi company that operates on the outskirts of a college town among the trailer parks and housing projects. With Lou's way of life fast vanishing, an ex-dispatcher resurfaces in town on the lam, triggering a bedlam shift which will test Lou's sanity and perhaps cost him his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst this backdrop, Lou has to keep driving, and driving—even if that means aiding and abetting the host of criminal misfits haunting the back seat of his Town Car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a former cabbie, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Taxi Driver\u003c\/i\u003e careens through the highways and backroads of North Mississippi as Lou becomes increasingly somnambulant and his fares increasingly eccentric. Equal parts Bukowski and Portis, Durkee's novel is an homage to a dying American industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"United Sourcing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45957117477100,"sku":"9780857304575","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780857304575.jpg?v=1733102751"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lee-durkee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}