{"product_id":"2940170773930","title":"The Book of Samson","description":"\"This is the story of my life and it's not a happy one. If you wish to read about me you're welcome to but if you're looking for something to give you hope amp; joy comfort amp; inspiration then you had best leave off here straightaway and go find something else. My life has an abundance of frustration and pain plus a fair bit of sex and lots of killing and broken bones but it's got precious little hope amp; joy comfort amp; inspiration. \u003cbr\u003eIt's got some women in it too plus a wife. Dalila is the one you may have heard of and a rare piece of work she was. You may think you know the story but believe me there's more.\"\u003cbr\u003e-from \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Samson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom the author of the acclaimed and provocative novels \u003ci\u003eFallen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Preservationist\u003c\/i\u003e comes a tale about a man who believes he is touched by the hand of God-then instructed by that God to slaughter his enemies. It is the story of \"this worldly existence of men amp; brutes desire amp; unkindness\" and of the woman, Dalila, who figures at the center of it all. In \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Samson\u003c\/i\u003e, David Maine has created an unforgettable portrait, a unique and astonishing masterpiece that puts a face on a previously faceless icon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The combination of archaic language and setting with modern sensibilities again demonstrates Maine's talent for making the familiar intriguing.\"-\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Provocative and beautifully told-a breakout novel for Maine.\"-\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100714877168,"sku":"2940170773930","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170773930_p0.jpg?v=1763717295","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170773930","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}