{"product_id":"horatio-peabody-alex-cook-9798296187444","title":"Horatio Peabody","description":"\u003ci\u003eHoratio Peabody\u003c\/i\u003e is a contemporary novella set in the fictional, seaside village of Caring Cove, Oregon. This fable tells the story of a lonely, nondescript hardware store clerk, who, as the last in a long line of Peabodys, is tasked with keeping the century-old, family business afloat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHoratio's priorities change in a dramatic way when a strange child enters his life, and his intercourse with the humble, surrounding town takes on multiple layers of complexity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs in his first two novels, \u003ci\u003eDonuts Are Meant to Be Eaten \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOnly the Trying, \u003c\/i\u003ethe author explores modern day themes, with an emphasis on the disruption found at the intersection of rapid technological change and the natural world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the tale the reader is offered both iconic symbols and references to popular culture, which provide a layered tapestry experience. The book is intended for those who enjoy a contemplative read, as well as for those who just want a good story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Cook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798296187444\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d","brand":"Alex Cook","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47419821064447,"sku":"9798296187444","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a4f0bf62-0c4e-49c1-8382-9962d1b00938.jpg?v=1761514059","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/horatio-peabody-alex-cook-9798296187444","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}