{"title":"Morgan Talty","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're exploring the realms of contemporary fiction with a blend of unique cultural insights, Morgan Talty's works should be on your reading list. An author known for his evocative storytelling, Talty delves into the intricacies of life and identity through his compelling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorgan Talty's collection features books such as \u003cem\u003eFire Exit\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNight of the Living Rez\u003c\/em\u003e, both situated in the General Fiction category. As you venture into his storytelling, you'll discover a rich tapestry of characters and settings that bring to life the diverse experiences within Native American communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis writing resonates with authenticity, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities of modern life intertwined with tradition and heritage. 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But there's something deeper and more dangerous than the river that divides him from her and the rest of the tribal community. It's the secret that Elizabeth is his daughter, a secret Charles is no longer willing to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, it's been weeks since he's seen Elizabeth, and Charles is worried. As he attempts to hold on to and care for what he can - his home and property; his alcoholic and bighearted friend Bobby; and his mother, Louise, who is slipping deeper into dementia - he becomes increasingly haunted by his past. Forced to confront a lost childhood on the reservation, a love affair cut short, and the death of his beloved stepfather, Fredrick, Charles contends with questions he's long been afraid to ask. Is his secret about Elizabeth his to share? And would his daughter want to know the truth, even if it could cost her everything she's ever known?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With its scrupulous reflection of wounded, dogged humanity, \u003ci\u003eFire Exit\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us of why we still look to fiction for something beyond diversion and entertainment. This is soul food. For all its thwarted hopes, ceaseless yearning, and mortal mess, here is an act of imaginative solidarity to admire and be grateful for. I loved this book.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Tim Winton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Talty's characters are richly drawn, but it is Charles who lingers with us ... Humorous strands are threaded through the narrative, often involving Bobby's drunken antics. 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A boy unearths a jar that holds an old curse, which sets into motion his family's unraveling; a man, while trying to swindle some pot from a dealer, discovers a friend passed out in the woods, his hair frozen into the snow; a grandmother suffering from Alzheimer's projects the past onto her grandson; and two friends, inspired by Antiques Roadshow, attempt to rob the tribal museum for valuable root clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA collection that examines the consequences and merits of inheritance, \u003cem\u003eNight of the Living Rez\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable portrayal of an Indigenous community and marks the arrival of a standout talent in contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Remarkable ... An electric, captivating voice ... Talty has assured himself a spot in the canon of great Native American literature ... 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