Reading Chuck Palahniuk examines how the author pushes through a variety of boundaries to shape fiction and to question American identity in powerful and important ways. Palahniuk's innovative stylistic accomplishments and notoriously disturbing subject matters invite close analysis, and the new essays in this collection offer fascinating insights about Palahniuk's texts, contexts, contributions, and controversies. Addressing novels from Fight Club through Snuff, as well as his nonfiction, this volume will be valuable to anyone with a serious interest in contemporary literature.

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"Entertaining, intricate, and oh-so-smart! The talented Cynthia Kuhn treats mystery lovers to an insider's look at the treacherous world of academia--seething with manipulation, jealousy, and relentless ambition. A terrific plot--with a surprise around every corner." -- Hank Phillippi Ryan, Mary Higgins Clark Award-Winning Author of The Other Woman When Professor Lila Maclean is sent to interview celebrated author and notorious cad Damon Von Tussel, he disappears before her very eyes. The English department is thrown into chaos by the news, as Damon is supposed to headline Stonedale University's upcoming Arts Week. The chancellor makes it clear that he expects Lila to locate the writer and set events back on track immediately. But someone appears to have a different plan: strange warnings are received, valuable items go missing, and a series of dangerous incidents threaten the lives of Stonedale's guests. After her beloved mother, who happens to be Damon's ex, rushes onto campus and into harm's way, Lila has even more reason to bring the culprit to light before anything--or anyone--else vanishes. LEFTY AWARD NOMINEE, BEST HUMOROUS MYSTERY AGATHA AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR "Tightly plotted with a deliciously memorable cast of characters, The Art of Vanishing kept me guessing from start to finish, and Kuhn's smart sense of humor made every page a pleasure." - Marla Cooper, Author of the Kelsey McKenna Destination Wedding Mysteries "Whether Stonedale University English professor Lila is confronting a backstabbing colleague or investigating a murder attempt on a cantankerous bestselling author, readers will root for this enormously likeable heroine." -- Ellen Byron, USA Today Bestselling Author of Plantation Shudders "The Art of Vanishing is cozy perfection! This engaging mystery is a must read for cozy lovers everywhere. Author Cynthia Kuhn takes readers to the sometimes-treacherous academic world and proves once again that protagonist Lila Maclean is not just educated, she's smart. This is the ideal book for a lazy afternoon and the best cozy I've read in a long time." -- Jennifer Kincheloe, Bestselling Author of the Anna Blanc Mystery Series "Incomparable manuscripts and competitive colleagues unfold into a surprising mystery about love, loss, and betrayal. Author Cynthia Kuhn schools us in the art of duplicity, and the grade is A+." -- Diane Vallere, National Bestselling Author of Pillow Stalk "I love Lila! She's smart and relatable, with engaging friends, fun family, and some decidedly un-collegial colleagues. This academic mystery kept me on the edge of my seat." -- Ann Myers, Author of the Santa Fe Café Mysteries Related subjects include: women sleuths, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth books, murder mysteries, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), academic mysteries, book club recommendations. Books in the Lila Maclean Academic Mystery Series: THE SEMESTER OF OUR DISCONTENT (#1) THE ART OF VANISHING (#2)THE SPIRIT IN QUESTION (#3) Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all.

The Art of Vanishing (Lila MacLean Academic Mystery)

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English professor Lila Maclean knew drama would be involved when she agreed to consult on Stonedale University's production of Puzzled: The Musical. 
But she didn't expect to find herself cast into such chaos: the incomprehensible play is a disaster, the crumbling theater appears to be haunted, and, before long, murder takes center stage. 
The show must go on--yet as they speed toward opening night, it becomes clear that other members of the company may be targeted as well. Lila searches for answers while contending with a tenacious historical society, an eccentric playwright, an unsettling psychic, an enigmatic apparition, and a paranormal search squad. 
With all of this in play, will she be able to identify who killed her colleague...or will it soon be curtains for Lila too?
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THE SPIRIT IN QUESTION by Cynthia Kuhn - A Henery Press Mystery. If you like one, you'll probably like them all.

The Spirit in Question (Lila MacLean Academic Mystery)

The organizers have rustled up plenty of surprises for the literary conference at Tattered Star Ranch. But the murder of an influential scholar wasn't on the program--someone has clearly taken the theme of Malice in the Mountains to heart. This shocking crime is only the beginning: Other dangers and deceptions are soon revealed. 
English professor Lila Maclean has a full agenda: She must convince a press to publish her book (possibly), ace her panel presentations (hopefully), and deal with her nemesis (regrettably).
However, when Detective Lex Archer requests Lila's academic expertise, she agrees to consult on the case. While her contributions earn high marks from her partner, it could be too late; the killer is already taking aim at the next subject.
As Lila races to keep her colleagues alive, publish or perish takes on new meaning.
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THE SUBJECT OF MALICE by Cynthia Kuhn - A Henery Press Mystery. If you like one, you'll probably like them all.

The Subject of Malice (Lila MacLean Academic Mystery)

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Reading Chuck Palahniuk

The Art of Vanishing (Lila MacLean Academic Mystery)

The Spirit in Question (Lila MacLean Academic Mystery)

The Subject of Malice (Lila MacLean Academic Mystery)