{"product_id":"the-fever-paperback","title":"The Fever - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe panic unleashed by a mysterious contagion threatens the bonds of family and community in a seemingly idyllic suburban community in this \"engrossing, disturbing, panic attack of a novel\" from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Turnout\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDare Me \u003c\/i\u003e(Jodi Picoult).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Nash family is close-knit. Tom is a popular teacher, father of two teens: Eli, a hockey star and girl magnet, and his sister Deenie, a diligent student. Their seeming stability, however, is thrown into chaos when Deenie's best friend is struck by a terrifying, unexplained seizure in class. Rumors of a hazardous outbreak spread through the family, school and community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs hysteria and contagion swell, a series of tightly held secrets emerges, threatening to unravel friendships, families and the town's fragile idea of security. A chilling story about guilt, family secrets and the lethal power of desire, \u003ci\u003eThe Fever\u003c\/i\u003e affirms Megan Abbott's reputation as \"one of the most exciting and original voices of her generation\" (Laura Lippman).\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of nine novels, including \u003ci\u003eYou Will Know Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fever\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDare Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe End of Everything\u003c\/i\u003e. She received her PhD in literature from New York University. Her writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003ci\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Believer\u003c\/i\u003e. Currently, she is a staff writer on HBO's David Simon show, \u003ci\u003eThe Deuce\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42134353870983,"sku":"9780316231046","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/21e5d36d3e6e5269a8b410fe86a1318d.webp?v=1732641089","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-fever-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}