Born november 8, 1955 in west islip, new york, jeffrey ford is an american writer in the speculative fiction tradition. Jeffrey ford is an american writer in the fantastic genre tradition, although his works have spanned genres including fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. In edgarwinner fords disappointing sixth novel, the. Long island suburbia circa 1960 the setting, jeffrey fords the shadow year 2008 presents a year in the life of a boy on the cusp of. Jeffrey ford is an american writer in the fantastic genre tradition, although his works have spanned genres including fantasy, science fiction and mystery. Our narrator is entering the 6th grade and, along with his year old brother jim and 10 year old sister mary, discovers a mystery happening right in their long island neighborhood. Charbuque, the edgar awardwinning the girl in the glass, the cosmology of the wider world, the shadow year, and the twilight pariah, and his collections include the fantasy writers assistant, the empire of ice cream, the drowned life.
Jeffrey fords beautiful new novel, the shadow year, is an account of childhoods kingdom under siege, a book so achingly lovely and, yes, profound, that one longs. Jeffrey ford is the author of the novels the physiognomy, memoranda, the beyond, the portrait of mrs. In edgarwinner fords disappointing sixth novel, the narratora nameless boy growing up on suburban long island in the. Jeffrey ford audio books, best sellers, author bio. May, 2008 the shadow year by jeffrey ford stands as one of the most striking pieces of fiction ive read so far this year. In new yorks long island, in the unpredictable decade of the 1960s, a young boy laments the approaching close of summer and the advent of sixth grade.
The shadow year jeffrey ford ebook harpercollins publishers. The shadow year, by jeffrey ford, combines a 1960s comingofage story with elements of mystery and the paranormal. From edgarwinner ford for the girl in the glass, 2005, a tale about three kids. Jul 08, 2018 this episodes guest is author jeffrey ford. Shadow years jeffrey ford was born in west islip, new york, and attended new york state university, binghamton, where he studied with john gardner, who published fords first story, the casket, in 1981. His style is almost reminiscence, softening the horrors of growing up in a world full of challenges and changes one can only partially understand behind the comfortable distance of years. Long island suburbia circa 1960 the setting, jeffrey fords the shadow year 2008 presents a year in the life of a boy on the cusp of adolescence that finds an author wonderfully capable of slipping inside the mind of a child. The shadow year by jeffrey ford in new yorks long island, in the unpredictable decade of the 1960s, a young boy laments the approaching close of. His work is characterized by a sweeping imaginative power, humor, literary allusion, and a fascination with tales told within tales. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The shadow year by jeffrey ford 2008, hardcover for sale. A natural history of hell by jeffrey ford, paperback barnes. Jeffrey ford born november 8, 1955 is an american writer in the fantastic genre tradition, although his works have spanned genres including fantasy, science fiction and mystery. We talked about the shadow year, which i think deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as dandelion. The author does a wonderful job with characterization. Charbuque, the edgar awardwinning the girl in the glass, the cosmology of the wider world, the shadow year, and the twilight pariah, and his collections include the fantasy writers assistant, the empire of ice cream, the drowned life, crackpot palace, and a natural history of hell. The shadow year by jeffrey ford a while back i was doing research on sffantasyhorror awards and came across the shadow year, which won 2008 shirley jackson award, the 2009 world fantasy award, and was nominated for a locus fantasy award. Apr 26, 2016 long island suburbia circa 1960 the setting, jeffrey fords the shadow year 2008 presents a year in the life of a boy on the cusp of adolescence that finds an author wonderfully capable of slipping inside the mind of a child. The shadow year by jeffrey ford by michael levy strange horizons. The girl in the glass is not a writer who is easily categorized. Oct, 2009 jeffrey ford is the author of the novels the physiognomy, memoranda, the beyond, the portrait of mrs. Jeffrey ford s beautiful new novel, the shadow year, is an account of childhoods kingdom under siege, a book so achingly lovely and, yes, profound, that one longs. Fords clear eye for the ways kids cope with and compensate for loving but flawed parents and his knack for the telling detail, from the smell of pipe smoke emanating from. Charbuque, the girl in the glass, the cosmology of the wider world, and the shadow year.
A bold and intriguing fabulist novel that reimagines two of the most legendary characters in american literaturecaptain ahab and ishmael of herman melvilles mobydickfrom the critically acclaimed edgar and world fantasy awardwinning author of the girl in the glass and the shadow year. He lives near columbus, ohio, and teaches writing at ohio wesleyan university. Review of the shadow year by jeffrey ford speculiction. The relationship we observe between the boy and his older brother and little sister is truly touching. Boston globe on the shadow year jeffrey ford s latest triumph, the shadow year, is as haunting as it is humorous readers will recognize real talent in ford s vivid, unerring voice. The shadow year ebook by jeffrey ford rakuten kobo. Jeffrey ford in new yorks long island, in the unpredictable decade of the 1960s, a young boy laments the approaching close of summer and the advent of sixth grade.
This collection showcases not only the range of his imagination but, based on his own notes describing the origins of many of the stories contained in this collection, also the depth and breadth of his personal interests in science. Jeffrey ford is always an enjoyable read, and he manages to combine a creeping menace into all his books, without ever veering into overblown horror. It starts out with a face in the window, a prowler in the neighborhood. Dec 18, 2009 the shadow year by jeffrey ford a while back i was doing research on sffantasyhorror awards and came across the shadow year, which won 2008 shirley jackson award, the 2009 world fantasy award, and was nominated for a locus fantasy award. A novel by jeffrey ford 2016, mp3 cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. Podcasts stories and interviews jeffrey fords well. Story development is excellent, well thought out and the book flowed so smoothly that it was over before i knew it.
For the description, as usual i go with the write up from publishers weekly found at amazon. In new yorks long island, in the unpredictable decade of the 1960s, a young boy laments the approaching close of summer. The shadow year by jeffrey ford is an outstanding read. The shadow year paperback january 1, 2008 by jeffrey ford author. Oct 11, 2018 the shadow year is a fine mystery with a streak of the paranormal, and maybe better as a novel about children for adults who remember, if only vaguely, their own childhood. Charbuque, the girl in the glass, the cosmology of the wider world, and the shadow year, the twilight pariah, ahabs return, or the last voyage, and out of body, coming from in may, 2020. Jeffrey ford on new yorks long island, in the unpredictable decade of the 1960s, a young boy spends much of his free time in the basement of his familys modest home, where he and his brother, jim, have created. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the shadow year. Its the mid1960s on suburban long island, new york.
Our narrator is entering the 6th grade and, along with his year old brother jim and 10 year old sister mary, discovers a mystery happening right in. Charbuque, the edgar awardwinning the girl in the glass, the cosmology of the wider world, the shadow year, and the twilight pariah, and his collections include the fantasy writers assistant, the empire of ice cream, the drowned life, crackpot palace, and a natural history. The shadow year by jeffrey ford sf gateway your portal to. Charbuque, the edgar awardwinning the girl in the glass, the cosmology of the wider world, the shadow year, and the twilight pariah, and his col. The shadow year is a comfortably engaging tale of mystery and horror, if there can be such a thing. The effects that novelists of a postmodern bent must strive for come naturally to the young, a truth given inventive realization in this wonderful quasimystery tale by jeffrey ford. The shadow year isnt fords best novel, but it doesnt have to be to stand out from the crowd. A novel hardcover march 11, 2008 by jeffrey ford author. In edgarwinner fords disappointing sixth novel, the narratora nameless. Hes worked in the genres of fantasy, science fiction. Charbuque, the edgar awardwinning the girl in the glass, the cosmology of the wider world, the shadow year, and the twilight pariah, and his collections include the fantasy writers assistant, the empire of ice cream, the drowned life, crackpot. This is a historical mystery told from the view of a child.
The shadow year is worth reading simply for jeffrey fords excellent imagery and atmosphere, powerful prose, and razorsharp descriptions of life we can relate to, but its also a good mystery with plenty of tension and suspense. The shadow year by jeffrey ford stands as one of the most striking pieces of fiction ive read so far this year. Mar 01, 2008 the shadow year by jeffrey ford is an outstanding read. Lyndon johnson is president and the adults must know whats going on in vietnam, but. See more ideas about fiction, ford and forever book. March 1, 2008 from edgarwinner ford for the girl in the glass, 2005, a tale about.
He has received the world fantasy award, the edgar allan. The shadow year isbn 9780061231537 pdf epub jeffrey ford. A novel by jeffrey ford 2016, mp3 cd, unabridged at the best online prices at. Read the shadow year a novel by jeffrey ford available from rakuten kobo. Jeffrey ford is the author of the novels, vanitas, the physiognomy, memoranda, the beyond, the portrait of mrs. The shadow year is a fine mystery with a streak of the paranormal, and maybe better as a novel about children for adults who remember, if only vaguely, their own childhood. In new yorks long island, in the unpredictable decade of the 1960s, a young boy laments the approaching close of. Louisville courier journal on the shadow year superb, heartbreaking, and masterfully written. Its a comingofage novel and a statement on dysfunctional families that partially masks itself as a creepy mystery story. Boston globe on the shadow year jeffrey ford s latest triumph, the shadow year, is as haunting as it is humorous readers will recognize real talent in ford s.