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Science Fiction & Fantasy - The Book of Kane and Margaret: A Novel

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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF FC2’S RONALD SUKENICK INNOVATIVE FICTION PRIZE A novel about two teenage lovers who disrupt a World War II internment camp in Arizona

Kane Araki and Margaret Morri are not only the names of teenage lovers living in a World War II Japanese relocation camp. Kane Araki is also the name of a man who, mysteriously, sprouts a pair of black raven's wings overnight. Margaret Morri is the name of the aging healer who treats embarrassing conditions (smelly feet and excessive flatulence). It's also the name of an eleven-year-old girl who communes with the devil, trading human teeth for divine wishes.

In The Book of Kane and Margaret, dozens of Kane Arakis and Margaret Morris populate the Canal and Butte camp divisions in Gila River. Amidst their daily rituals and family dramas, they find ways to stage quiet revolutions against a domestic colonial experience. Some internees slip through barbed wire fences to meet for love affairs. Others attempt to smuggle whiskey, pornography, birds, dogs, horses, and unearthly insects into their family barracks. And another seeks a way to submerge the internment camp in Pacific seawater.

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Get ready to embark on a breathtaking journey through time with "The Book of Kane and Margaret: A Novel". Winner of FC2's Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Prize, this enthralling tale transports you to a World War II internment camp in Arizona where two teenage lovers, Kane Araki and Margaret Morri, defy the boundaries set upon them.

Kane Araki's transformation is nothing short of miraculous - overnight, he sprouts a pair of magnificent black raven's wings. Margaret Morri, on the other hand, possesses a unique gift of her own - she is an aging healer who can cure embarrassing conditions such as smelly feet and excessive flatulence. But that's not all, she is also an eleven-year-old girl who can communicate with the devil, trading human teeth for divine wishes.

In "The Book of Kane and Margaret", the Canal and Butte camp divisions of Gila River become home to numerous individuals bearing the same namesake. Amidst their daily rituals and family dramas, they bravely challenge the bonds of a domestic colonial experience through acts of quiet rebellion. Some defy barbed wire fences for secret romantic encounters, while others engage in smuggling whiskey, pornography, birds, dogs, horses, and even unearthly insects into their family barracks. And then there's one who dares to dream of submerging the entire internment camp in Pacific seawater.

Immerse yourself in this captivating novel, woven with intrigue, love, and a desire for freedom in the face of adversity. Experience the rich tapestry of characters and their extraordinary stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the compelling world of "The Book of Kane and Margaret: A Novel". Discover the true spirit of resilience and courage in the face of unimaginable circumstances. Take this moment to dive into an unforgettable adventure by purchasing your copy now.

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