Angels

‘A dazzling and savage first novel’ – New York Times

Angels tells the story of two born losers:

• Jamie, who has ditched her husband and is running away with her two baby girls.
• Bill, who dreams of making it big in a life of crime.

They meet on a Greyhound bus and decide to team up.

A Tragic Odyssey Through the Dark Underbelly of America

What follows is a stunning, tragic journey through the shadowy corners of America:

• Bars, bus stations, mental wards, and prisons become the backdrop.
• Jamie and Bill spiral downward into rape, alcohol, drugs, and crime, leading to madness and death.

From the author of Tree of Smoke – winner of the National Book Award for Fiction.