Stephen Dobyns Knihy

Stephen Dobyns ve své knize zkoumá ničivý dopad podezírání. Nikdo vůči němu není imunní, ani vážený vydavatel místních novin, ostýchavý pokladník z lékárny, dokonce ani sám vypravěč, středoškolský profesor biologie, kterého okolí sleduje když peče koláče s žačkami nebo když jim pomáhá s úkoly. Šíří se panika, občané vezmou zákon do svých rukou a na povrch vyplouvají staré legendy, otevírají se staré rány, které odhalí zapomenutou historii tohoto zdánlivě poklidného města a temné pudy jeho obyvatel. Kniha CHRÁM MRTVÝCH DÍVEK, která s neskutečným citem vystihuje spletitost lidské povahy, je napínavým příběhem o rozkladných důsledcích strachu a zároveň mrazivým psychologickým thrillerem.

Studentem utopeným ve školním bazénu se pro ředitele tohoto ústavu otevírá znovu minulost, před kterou se chtěl útěkem do neperspektivního místa na podřadné škole zachránit. Někdo mu to však nechce dopřát, někdo trvá na tom, aby účty s minulostí byly srovnány, a v uzavřeném mikrosvětě školy se nezastaví ani před vraždou.

From the fabulous storytelling of our dreams to the mute passions of domestic life, Stephen Dobyns explores a full range of human experience in these narrative poems. Often frightening and sometimes downright funny, the world of Cemetery Nights is haunted by regret, driven by desire and need, illuminated by daring make-believe -- the remarkable bridge between pure entertainment and deep psychological insight.

Set against a backdrop of violence in a war-torn Latin American country, three men gather at the home of the renowned surgeon Daniel Pacheco for their semiannual meeting. As they enjoy a lavish meal, a captivating photograph of a young woman sparks discussions that reveal deep-seated erotic obsessions and betrayals. The tension escalates as the chaos of the outside world encroaches upon their gathering, blurring the lines between personal intrigue and the harsh realities of their environment.

The novel features a small-time con operation intertwined with the dynamics of two combative detectives. It explores themes of pride, revenge, and deception, blending humor with suspense. The narrative draws comparisons to the works of Richard Russo and Elmore Leonard, promising a unique take on the crime genre through engaging character interactions and clever plotting.

Focusing on the craft of poetry, this guide offers a structured approach to writing while addressing contemporary issues in the field. Stephen Dobyns draws from his extensive experience to discuss various aspects of poetry, including subject matter, mechanics, and revision. Each chapter features insights from celebrated poets like Philip Larkin, Pablo Neruda, and William Butler Yeats, providing valuable lessons. The book aims to enlighten and inspire writers, helping them navigate challenges in their creative journey and demystifying the art of poetry.

In the small town of Aurelius, New York, three young girls go missing, and their bodies are eventually found. Initially, marginalized individuals are suspected, but as fear and distrust escalate, neighbors accuse each other. The community's hysteria peaks, leading citizens to take the law into their own hands.

Another bucolic fall in northern New Hampshire, and the semester is under way at Bishop's Hill Academy. But this year the start of school has been less than tranquil. The new headmaster, Jim Hawthorne, has liberal ideas that the staff find far from welcome. He's also determined to do something about the long "tradition" of permanent loans to faculty of shovels, saws, even cars, from the school's supplies. Eloquent as he is on the subject of honor, rumor has it he's only taken this job to escape his past. And Hawthorne isn't the only uneasy newcomer. There's Jessica, a former stripper at fifteen, and Frank LeBrun, a replacement cook who's a bit too quick with a dirty joke. All three have secrets to conceal, memories to suppress. Serene on the surface, the ivy-clad, tree-lined campus gives few clues to the school's history of special privileges, petty corruptions, and hidden allegiances. But as autumn advances, the affable smiles and pretenses of virtue wear thin. And as winter closes in, students, teachers, and staff get an education in savagery and murder.

An seinem einundvierzigsten Geburtstag fährt der Polizist Charlie Bradshaw mit dem Adirondeck Trailways Bus aus seinem heimatlichen Saratoga nach New York, um den verschwundenen fünfundzwanzigjährigen Sohn seiner alten Highschool-Flamme zu suchen. Bradshaw fühlt sich für den zu Drogen neigenden Sam ein wenig verantwortlich, dachte er doch fünfzehn Jahre lang, dass Sam sein illegitimer Sohn sei. Nach seiner Ankunft in New York bittet er die dortige Polizei, ihm bei der Suche nach Sam zu helfen. Doch er wird nur ausgelacht und sogar verdächtigt, ein amouröses Abenteuer mit seiner Suche nach Sam zu bemänteln, denn schließlich sei er auf eigene Kosten, also nicht dienstlich in der Stadt. Charlie Bradshaw beschließt daher, Sam allein aufzustöbern. Er weiß immerhin dessen Adresse und Stammbar 'Lamplighter'. Doch der 'Lamplighter' wird zur Falle.

Saratoga ist in den USA berühmt für seine Pferderennbahn. Als der Rennstallbesitzer erschossen wird, für den Charlie Bradshaw als Sicherheitschef arbeitet, vermutet die Polizei einen Racheakt wegen dessen zwielichtiger Vergangenheit als Glücksspieler. Charlie selbst ist davon nicht überzeugt, aber als ehemaliger Cop darf er in dieser Sache eigentlich nicht mehr ermitteln.