{"product_id":"9781453271193","title":"Imaginary Friends: A Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo sociologists infiltrate a cult that pulls them into madness in this “\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ebarbed and richly entertaining” novel from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author (\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e From the National Book Award–shortlisted author of \u003ci\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe War Between the Tates, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Last Resort\u003c\/i\u003e, this is a richly funny novel that will dazzle and entertain.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Alison Lurie including rare images from the author’s collection.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47158405988592,"sku":"9781453271193","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781453271193_p0.jpg?v=1769907527","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781453271193","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}