Ghost Lover: Stories

By: Lisa Taddeo

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Synopsis: From Lisa Taddeo, #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Three Women and &“our most eloquent and faithful chronicler of human desire&” (Esquire), Ghost Lover is an electrifying collection of fearless and ferocious short stories.Behind anonymous screens, an army of cool and beautiful girls manage the dating service Ghost Lover, a forwarding system for text messages that promises to spare you the anguish of trying to stay composed while communicating with your crush. At a star-studded political fundraiser in a Los Angeles mansion, a trio of women compete to win the heart of the slick guest of honor. In a tense hospital waiting room, an inseparable pair of hard-partying friends crash into life&’s responsibilities, but the magic of their glory days comes alive again at the moment they least expect it. In these nine riveting stories—which include two Pushcart Prize winners and a finalist for the National Magazine Award—Lisa Taddeo brings to life the fever of obsession, the blindness of love, and the mania of grief. Featuring Taddeo&’s arresting prose that continues to thrill her legions of fans, Ghost Lover dares you to look away.

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