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      The Virgin of Flames

      by Chris Abani
      Published
      Jan 2007
      Main Genre
      Suspense Suspense
      Pages
      304
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      From the author of the award-winning GraceLand comes a searing, dazzlingly written novel of a tarnished City of Angels
      Praised as "singular" (The Philadelphia Inquirer) and "extraordinary" (The New York Times Book Review), GraceLand stunned critics and instantly established Chris Abani as an exciting new voice in fiction. In his second novel, set against the uncompromising landscape of East L.A., Abani follows a struggling artist named Black, whose life and friendships reveal a world far removed from the mainstream. Through Black's journey of self- discovery, Abani raises essential questions about poverty, religion, and ethnicity in America today. The Virgin of Flames, a marvelous and gritty novel filled with indelible images and unforgettable characters, confirms Chris Abani as an immensely talented writer.

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      General Fiction Suspense

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      Literary

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      First Edition Jan 2007 Penguin ISBN13 9780143038771 ISBN10 014303877X
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      Sep 2007 Random House ISBN13 9780224081627 ISBN10 0224081624
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      Apr 2008 Vintage (UK) ISBN13 9780099515920 ISBN10 009951592X
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      Jan 2007 Penguin ISBN10 B000SEGMR8
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      Feb 2007 Penguin ISBN13 9781440627415 ISBN10 144062741X
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      Nov 2011 Vintage ISBN13 9781448104628 ISBN10 1448104629
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