Imaginary Friends: A Novel

By: Alison Lurie

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Synopsis: Two sociologists infiltrate a cult that pulls them into madness in this &“barbed and richly entertaining&” novel from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author (The Wall Street Journal). Once the nation&’s most popular sociologist, Tom McMann searches for a research subject that will invigorate his career. Unlike any study he&’s seen before, he targets the Truth Seekers, an up-and-coming cult that seeks flying saucers, utopian planets, and new spiritual plains. An irresistible mixture of New Age cranks and sci-fi nerds, they are ruled over by Verena, a beautiful young telepath who believes she has a hotline to another world. The Seekers are isolated, committed, and eccentric, but most importantly, they&’re hiring. Assisted by his wide-eyed young colleague, Roger Zimmern, McMann infiltrates the Truth Seekers, hoping to see how the zealots respond if questioned by someone within their midst. But when Verena&’s babblings start to make a little too much sense, the researchers must choose between losing their minds and buying one-way tickets to outer space. From the National Book Award–shortlisted author of Foreign Affairs, The War Between the Tates, and The Last Resort, this is a richly funny novel that will dazzle and entertain. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Alison Lurie including rare images from the author&’s collection.