by Ted O'Connell (Author)
A professor imprisoned. A deadly task. A fight for survival.
Professor Francis Kauffman finds himself in Kun Chong Prison, tasked with executing a fellow inmate. Accused of inciting political unrest among his Beijing students, he grapples with imprisonment, a forbidden desire to write, and the prison's grim realities.
As cultures collide within the prison walls, Kauffman faces a labor camp or worse. Spanning continents, this literary thriller explores family history, expat life, and a desperate battle for survival. For readers seeking suspenseful, thought-provoking fiction that delves into political and social themes.
Author Biography
Winner of the Tobias Wolff Award in Fiction, Ted O'Connell is a writer and musician whose creative products have been featured in literary magazines, taverns, and music halls throughout the country. He plays mandolin with the Prozac Mountain Boys and guitar with The Scarlet Locomotive, and has twice served as a visiting professor in China. Originally from the Chicago area, Mr. O'Connell lives in Bellingham, Washington with his wife and daughter.
Number of Pages: 318
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: May 01, 2020
