{"title":"Stephen McCauley","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephen McCauley's works offer a sharp and insightful exploration of contemporary life, often blending humour with poignant observations. His storytelling delves into the complexities of relationships, identity, and the nuances of everyday struggles, creating characters that feel both authentic and richly drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging narratives that balance wit with emotional depth, making his novels compelling reads within the realm of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e. Titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eYou Only Call When You're in Trouble\u003c\/strong\u003e showcase his talent for capturing the bittersweet moments of human connection with warmth and subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"you-only-call-when-youre-in-trouble-by-stephen-mccauley-9781250296818","title":"You Only Call When You're in Trouble","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a lifetime of taking care of his impossible but irresistible sister and his cherished niece, Tom is ready to put himself first. An architect specialising in tiny houses, he finally has an opportunity to build his masterpiece—his last shot at leaving a footprint on the dying planet. Assuming, that is, he can stick to his resolution to keep the demands of his needy family at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, that's when his phone rings. His niece, Cecily—the real love of Tom's life, as his boyfriend reminded him when moving out—is embroiled in a Title IX investigation at the college where she teaches, threatening her career and relationship. And after decades of lying, his sister wants him to help her tell Cecily the real identity of her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom does what he's always done—answers the call. Thus begins a journey that will change everyone's life and demonstrate the beauty or dysfunction (or both?) of the ties that bind families together and sometimes strangle them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, funny, and deeply moving, \u003cem\u003eYou Only Call When You're in Trouble\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable showcase for Stephen McCauley's distinctive voice and unique ability to create complex characters that jump off the page and straight into your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244900135148,"sku":"9781250296818","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250296818-you-only-call-when-you-re-in-trouble-1.jpg?v=1788020513"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/stephen-mccauley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}