Protagonist John Shirting, an expat in a Prague undergoing cultural revolution in the 1990s, is sure to take his place as one of the most memorable characters in contemporary fiction. A former barista from Chicago, he acts as a catalyst and wild guide to a city rushing headlong into rampant capitalism. Featuring expats and natives to Prague, this debut novel succeeds in capturing the feel of an eclectic city in a piece of entertaining contemporary literature that will appeal to a wide range of fiction readers.

About the Author
M. Henderson Ellis lived in Prague for two years in the first half of the 1990s and there taught English and tended bar. A Chicago-area native and a graduate of Bennington College, he has lived in Budapest, Hungary, since 2001, where in 2004 he co-founded the English-language literary review Pilvax, which he edits to this day. He makes his living as a writer and freelance editor at Wordpillediting.com.


Book Information
ISBN 9780982578186
Author M. Henderson Ellis
Format Paperback
Page Count 244
Imprint New Europe Books
Publisher New Europe Books
Weight(grams) 261g