Driftless Area

A wry, sophisticated and at times spooky heist drama set in the remote region of the American Midwest that gives the novel its title, The Driftless Area tells the story of Pierre Hunter, a young bartender with unfailing optimism, a fondness for coin tricks, and an uncanny capacity for finding trouble. When he falls in love with the mysterious and isolated Stella Rosmarin, Pierre becomes the central player in a revenge drama he must unravel and bring to its shocking conclusion. Along the way he will liberate $77,000 from a murderous thief, summon the resources that have eluded him all his life, and come to question. SELLING POINTS: . LEAD TITLE. Drury's star is on the rise, and widespread review and other coverage is expected. . A FEATURE FILM starring Zooey Deschanel has been made. UK release TBA.

Ideal for readers interested in general fiction.