The Messenger (Paperback)

Paperback. From the author of the worldwide phenomenon The Book Thief. 'Comedic, romantic, thrilling, confronting, playful, deceptive' Australian Book Review Ed Kennedy - cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex - shares coffee with his dog and is in nervous-love with Audrey. His life is one of suburban routine and incompetence, until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That's when the first ace turns up and Ed becomes the messenger. PROTECT THE DIAMONDS SURVIVE THE CLUBS DIG DEEP THROUGH SPADES FEEL THE HEARTS Chosen to care, he travels through town, helping and hurting until only one question remains. Where are the messages coming from? 'Affirmative, poignant.remarkable.absorbing.inspiring' Good Reading The Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists and love. From the author of the international bestseller The Book Thief and new novel Bridge of Clay. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.