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His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe American Daughters\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers into worlds that echo our own yet offer fresh perspectives from the realm of Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to the speculative edges of society's future or prefer the intimate examination of current societal dynamics, Maurice Carlos Ruffin's books provide a unique reading experience that is both thought-provoking and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-cast-a-shadow-by-maurice-carlos-ruffin-9780525509073","title":"We Cast a Shadow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003erazor-sharp debut from an urgent new voice of fiction\u003c\/em\u003e (NPR) about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son—even if it means turning him white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn incisive and necessary\u003c\/em\u003e (Roxane Gay) debut for fans of \u003cem\u003eGet Out\u003c\/em\u003e and Paul Beatty's \u003cem\u003eThe Sellout\u003c\/em\u003e, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son—even if it means turning him white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStunning and audacious... at once a pitch-black comedy, a chilling horror story, and an endlessly perceptive novel about the possible future of race in America.\" - NPR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the Dublin Literary Award, The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, the PEN\/Open Book Award, and the PEN\/Faulkner Award. 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