Epiphany Jones: The disturbing, darkly funny, devastating debut thriller that everyone is talking about...

A traumatised young man forms a relationship with a young woman who believes she's gtting messages from God. Involuntarily entangled in the world of Hollywood sex-trafficking, they embark on a quest for revenge and redemption that will have devastating consequences... 'Gloriously funny but dark as hell, you will laugh and recoil in equal measure' Sunday Express 'By turns comic and shocking, an extraordinary debut from a striking new voice' Michael Marshall Smith 'Complex, inventive and a genuine shocker, this is the very opposite of a comfort read' Guardian **LONGLISTED for the CWA John Creasey NEW BLOOD Dagger** **Entertainment Weekly's 25 Most Irresistible Hollywood Novels** ____________________ Jerry has a traumatic past that leaves him subject to psychotic hallucinations and depressive episodes. When he stands accused of stealing a priceless Van Gogh painting, he goes underground, where he develops an unwilling relationship with a woman who believes that the voices she hears are from God. Involuntarily entangled in the illicit world of sex-trafficking amongst the Hollywood elite, and on a mission to find redemption for a haunting series of events from the past, Jerry is thrust into a genuinely shocking and outrageously funny quest to uncover the truth and atone for historical sins. A complex, page-turning psychological thriller, riddled with twists and turns, Epiphany Jones is also a superb dark comedy with a powerful emotional core. You'll laugh when you know you shouldn't, be moved when you least expect it and, most importantly, never look at Hollywood, celebrity or sex in the same way again. This is an extraordinary debut from a fresh, exceptional new talent. ____________________ 'An energetic, inventive, gritty and deeply moving thriller cum dark comedy, Epiphany Jones addresses the challenging subject of sex-trafficking in a powerful narrative driven by exceptionally well-drawn, unforgettable protagonists' The Bookseller 'Engrossing ... a captivating story that manages to be funny, sinister and surprising' New York Daily News 'A thrilling and highly original debut that cuts to the dark heart of celebrity and pornography. Michael Grothaus is one to watch' Eva Dolan 'Startling, inventive, funny and disturbing, compelling and oddly beautiful - Epiphany Jones is a novel that marks the arrival of a truly talented writer' Kevin Wignall 'A scabrously funny and thrillingly original book about atoning for past sins and indiscretions' David F. Ross 'The emotional range is astounding - Grothaus is an exceptional talent' J M Hewitt 'A truly impressive debut ... a twisting tale at the same time realistically gripping and sardonic. Grothaus writes with a delicate fluency that contrasts with the depravity of his subject matter' Maxim Jakubowski 'A real seat-of-the-pants read, and utterly uncompromising. It's graphic, visceral, mordantly funny, thought-provoking and at times profoundly moving' Raven Crime Reads 'A cross between dark comedy and hard-hitting reportage, pulling together a tense, gripping narrative, unusual but strong characters, and a powerful message ... outrageously entertaining' Crime Review 'One of the best debut novels I have read this year ... a very clever thriller about murder, abuse, revenge and unadulterated evil. Sheer genius' Shots Magazine

Michael Grothaus is a novelist and journalist who spent years researching sex trafficking, using his experiences as a springboard for his debut novel Epiphany Jones. Born in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1977, he spent his twenties in Chicago, where he earned his degree in filmmaking and worked for institutions including The Art Institute of Chicago, Twentieth Century Fox and Apple. As a journalist he regularly writes about creativity, tech, subcultures, sex and pornography, the effects of mass media on our psyches, and just plain mysterious stuff for publications including Fast Company, VICE, The Guardian, Engadget, and more. He's also done immersion journalism at geopolitical events including the Hong Kong protests against Beijing in 2014. His writing is read by millions of people each month. Michael lives in London.Follow Michael on Twitter @michaelgrothaus