Red

by Richard James

In part, Red is a literary thriller in the European tradition, focusing on mysterious art collectors and the curious machinations of Dr. Mabuse (who may or may not be the devil). But as it moves cinematically from the English Civil War to the Mexican Revolution and from Venice to New York, there is much more to this story.

"A haunting series of vignettes in which food, wine, and physicality build their own hypnotic course of eroticism, satiety, and ennui. A startlingly original novel, masterfully constructed."-Sebastian Beaumont, author of "The Linguist,"Richard James worked in the wine business before becoming a freelance writer, specializing in wine, food, and travel. He lives in Manchester, England, but plans to move to the Mediterranean.

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2002