Rent Already Dead: A California Gothic

Synopsis

A novel about California wastrels, many of whom are also poets and philosophers. The plot revolves around Nelson Fairchild, a man with serious money troubles. His father threatens to disinherit him and leave the family fortune to Nelson's ex-wife, while his partner in a marijuana-growing project refuses to let him harvest the current crop. Nelson has no choice but to turn to a dangerous lowlife named Carl, who has found a way to solve Nelson's problems. A New York Times Notable Book for 1997.

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