Last Resort

'A sharply written, headlong romp' Lionel Shriver

'I finished it in a day' Nell Zink

When a bestseller-to-be cuts too close to reality, its author must make a Faustian bargain - both on the page and in real life

Caleb Horowitz is twenty-seven, and his wildest dreams are about to come true. His manuscript has caught the attention of the literary agent, who offers him fame, fortune and a taste of the literary life. He can't wait for his book to be shopped around to every editor in New York, except one: Avi Dietsch, a college rival and the novel's 'inspiration.'

When Avi gets his hands on Caleb's manuscript, he sees nothing but theft?and opportunity.

And so Caleb is forced to make a Faustian bargain, one that tests his theories of success, ambition and the limits of art - and as he fights to right his mistakes and reclaim his name, he must burn every bridge and finally see his work from the perspective of those locked inside.