Infinite ground : a novel

A luminous debut novel of modern alienation, of the sinister beauty of the human body and of the enduring splendour of the natural world. During a sweltering South American summer, a family convenes for dinner at a restaurant. Midway through the meal, Carlos disappears. An experienced, semi-retired inspector takes the case, but what should be a routine investigation becomes something strange, intangible, even sinister. The corporation for which Carlos worked seems to serve no purpose; the staff talk of their missing colleague's alarming, shifting physical symptoms; a forensic scientist uncovers evidence of curious abnormalities in the thriving ecosystem of cells and bacteria that made up Carlos's body. As the inspector relives and retraces the missing man's footsteps, the trail leads him deep into the country's rainforest interior, where he encounters both horror and wonder. A luminous debut novel of modern alienation, of the sinister beauty of the human body and of the enduring splendour of the natural world. During a sweltering South American summer, a family convenes for dinner at a restaurant. Midway through the meal, Carlos disappears. An experienced, semi-retired inspector takes the case, but what should be a routine investigation becomes something strange, intangible, even sinister. The corporation for which Carlos worked seems to serve no purpose; the staff talk of their missing colleague's alarming, shifting physical symptoms; a forensic scientist uncovers evidence of curious abnormalities in the thriving microorganisms that shared Carlos's body. As the inspector relives and retraces the missing man's footsteps, the trail leads him away from the city sprawl and deep into the country's rainforest interior, where he encounters both horror and wonder 'Astonishing' Herald, Books of the Year 'Sublime' Irish Times, Book of the Year 'Wonderful' Guardian, Books of the Year During a sweltering South American summer, a family convenes for dinner at a restaurant. Midway through the meal, Carlos disappears. An experienced, semi-retired inspector takes the case, but what should be a routine investigation becomes something strange, intangible, even sinister. The corporation for which Carlos worked seems to serve no purpose; the staff talk of their missing colleague's alarming, shifting physical symptoms; a forensic scientist uncovers evidence of curious abnormalities in the thriving microorganisms that shared Carlos's body. As the inspector relives and retraces the missing man's footsteps, the trail leads him away from the city sprawl and deep into the country's rainforest interior, where he encounters both horror and wonder. 'some Best-kept Secrets Are Best Not Kept...' Guardian, Best Books Of 2016 Waterstones' Book Of The Month Carlos Has Disappeared. A Retired Inspector Takes The Case, But What Should Be A Routine Investigation Becomes Something Strange, Even Sinister. As The Inspector Relives And Retraces The Missing Man's Footsteps, The Trail Leads Him Away From The City Sprawl And Deep Into The Country's Rainforest Interior, Where He Encounters Both Horror And Wonder. Winner Of The 2016 Somerset Maugham Award Shortlisted For The 2016 Saltire Literary Awards One of the most original, intoxicating and celebrated debuts of 2016, Infinite Ground is a novel of the all-too-brief splendour of being alive and the enduring splendour of the natural world. Na de plotselinge verdwijning van een jonge kantoorklerk raakt een politie-inspecteur zichzelf kwijt tijdens een surrealistische zoektocht in de jungle. NL-ZmNBD