By Catherine O'Flynn

From the bestselling writer of What was once Lost comes a lively literary secret a couple of tv anchorman's look for the reality concerning the disappearances that encompass him

Frank Allcroft, a tv information anchor in his place of origin (where he stories on hard-hitting occasions, just like the starting of canines gyms for obese pets), is at the verge of a mid-life problem. underneath his famously corny on-screen personality, Frank is haunted by means of loss: the mysterious hit-and-run that killed his predecessor and pal, Phil, and the continuing demolition of his architect father's enormous postwar structures. after which there are the issues he can't appear to lose, regardless of how difficult he attempts: his domestic, for one, out there for years; and the nagging feel that he'll by no means really be the son his mother―newly ensconced in an assisted-living center―wanted.

As Frank uncovers the stunning fact at the back of Phil's loss of life, and springs to phrases along with his domineering father's legacy, it's his liked younger daughter, Mo, who issues him towards the longer term. humorous and touching, The information the place You Are is a relocating exploration of what we do and do not depart at the back of, proving once again that Catherine O'Flynn's writing "shimmers with darkish brilliance" (Chicago Tribune).
The information the place You Are is a 2011 Edgar Award Nominee for top Paperback Original.

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No, no – there wasn’t a message. It’s the same man that kept calling, but he never wanted to leave his name and number – always just said he’d call back – which was quite annoying, to be honest. ’ ‘Maybe he just liked speaking to you, Lorraine. ’ Frank stopped eating the Frazzles he’d been enjoying. ’ There was a pause. ’ ‘Okay – that’s not too bad. ’ ‘Er … none. ’ ‘Oh – a briefcase – that could be worse. ’ She hesitated. ’ Frank sighed. ‘I remember. Okay. ’ Lorraine was right. On first impressions the man was hard to place on any scale of eccentricity.

Since he’s moved on I’ve tried some of the old clients, but they’ve all got new writers or packed it in. Paddy O’Malley’s training to be a geography teacher. Can you believe that? Phil kept me going. ’ He paused for a moment to take a long drink of water. Afterwards he looked into the empty plastic cup. ‘Writing jokes is what I do. ’ Frank grimaced. ’ Cyril sniffed and looked Frank in the eye. He sensed that Frank was softening. ‘Frank, look, if you’re not comfortable doing jokes, I’ll give you really subtle lines – those that aren’t looking won’t even notice them, but those that miss Phil’s gags will appreciate the odd little play on words, just a hint.

I never want to work here. Or anywhere like here. I’m not interested in working in the media. I’m going to quit and re-enrol on a Spanish degree. ’ Frank nodded. ‘Right. Good. ’ * Andrea worked with Frank for the remaining week of her placement. Despite her decision about her new career direction she appreciated Frank’s genuine efforts to tell her about his job and the way he worked, and she found going out with him to cover stories to be a welcome relief from the studio where the voice of Carol Decker seemed to boom from every speaker.

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