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Lazarus Man
Book • 2024
Set in Harlem in 2008, 'Lazarus Man' follows the aftermath of a five-story tenement collapse that kills several people.
The story centers around Anthony Carter, a 42-year-old unemployed biracial schoolteacher and recovering cocaine addict, who is miraculously pulled from the rubble 36 hours after the collapse.
Carter's survival sets off a media frenzy and transforms him into an unlikely motivational speaker.
The novel weaves together the lives of several characters, including police detective Mary Roe, young freelance photographer Felix Pearl, and others, as they navigate the community's response to the tragedy and Carter's newfound role as a symbol of hope.
The story centers around Anthony Carter, a 42-year-old unemployed biracial schoolteacher and recovering cocaine addict, who is miraculously pulled from the rubble 36 hours after the collapse.
Carter's survival sets off a media frenzy and transforms him into an unlikely motivational speaker.
The novel weaves together the lives of several characters, including police detective Mary Roe, young freelance photographer Felix Pearl, and others, as they navigate the community's response to the tragedy and Carter's newfound role as a symbol of hope.
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Chris Ryan as a phenomenal snapshot of New York life in 2008, highlighting Price's ability to capture the city's energy and patterns of behavior.
Chris Ryan as a phenomenal snapshot of New York life in 2008, highlighting Price's ability to capture the city's energy and patterns of behavior.
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Chris Ryan as his favorite author and his latest novel is discussed in the second half of the podcast.
Chris Ryan as his favorite author and his latest novel is discussed in the second half of the podcast. Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’ Season 4 and ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’ Plus, Richard Price on Writing ‘Lazarus Man.’
