Mayor of the Universe - Softcover

Landvik, Lorna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1478197838 ISBN 13: 9781478197836

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

The world sees Fletcher Weschel as a mild-mannered actuary, but it could be the world has vision problems. Still, Fletcher wonders what the point is of having a wild heart if it’s ultimately harnessed by a timid soul. In his fantasies, he returns the call of adventure with a bellowing, “here I come!” In reality, no one hears his whispered, “me too!” ... except for an unlikely group that descends upon him one cold November night. With the help of these visitors, Fletcher’s life will never be the same, and the adventures he’s about to undertake are truly out-of-this world. Mayor of the Universe has the heart and humor that readers of Lorna Landvik’s books have come to expect . . . and a big dash of the unexpected, for the sheer fun of it.

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About the Author

Lorna Landvik is the author of eight previous novels, including the best-selling ANGRY HOUSEWIVES EATING BON BONS, OH MY STARS, and THE VIEW FROM MOUNT JOY. She has recently finished BEST TO LAUGH, a novel that pays homage to her days in Hollywood, when she was performing stand-up comedy and worked a temp job at the Playboy Mansion (strictly clerical). She is currently working on two novels, one of which is a sequel to her beloved first novel, PATTY JANE'S HOUSE OF CURL. Lorna is also an actor and public speaker. Her all-improvised show, “Party in the Rec Room,” is a local legend, due in part to the fact she mixes up margaritas on stage. She has one husband and two daughters and lives in the beautiful blue and green state of Minnesota.

Review

"This is a book about what it means to be human, as well as a perfect metaphor for the writing life—for what is the task of any writer but to create other realities for readers to revel in and explore? Lorna Landvik’s story is quirky and imaginative, and Fletcher’s move through these mysteries of time and space is a trip well worth taking." —Judith Guest, author of The Tarnished Eye and Ordinary People

"Smart and sweet, poignant and boisterous, devious and delightful—in short, everything we have come to expect from Lorna Landvik is fully realized in Mayor of the Universe. I might just have to read this one again." —Pete Hautman, author of Godless

"What a great gift Lorna Landvik offers readers in Mayor of the Universe. This wry and wonderfully lyrical look at the human condition is such a beautiful invitation to us to see the goodness to be found in simply enjoying life. I don't think any reader can help but come away encouraged and even a little in awe of the wisdom Landvik offers. Believe me, it's absolutely impossible not to be won over by this winsome tale." —William Kent Krueger, author of Ordinary Grace 

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1478197838
• ISBN 13: 9781478197836
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312