The Bad Angel Brothers by Paul Theroux Paperback Book 9780241995563

A deliciously dark atmospheric novel about family and brotherhood from one of Americas most distinctive writersTheres sibling rivalry and then theres the relationship of brothers Cal and Frank BelangerEnemies since childhood the small town of Littleford just isnt big enough to hold them both So Cal strikes out for the worlds wild places a gifted geologist in search of gold and other precious minerals leaving Frank to develop a successful career as the towns lawyer fixer and local heroBut when Cal newly rich and newlywed returns to the town of his birth Frank gives him the opposite of a brotherly welcome leading to a series of betrayals and reprisals culminating in the ultimate plan murderA riveting tale of adventure betrayal and the true cost of family bonds The Bad Angel Brothers is a remarkable novel from one of Americans most distinctive writersLaden with jealousy betrayal and a mythic lust for vengeance The New York TimesOne of the most accomplished and worldlywise writers of his generation The Times