No Known Cause (Paperback)
Lindsey Phoen
Sold by AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
AbeBooks Seller since June 22, 2007
New - Soft cover
Condition: New
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
AbeBooks Seller since June 22, 2007
Condition: New
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketPaperback. In a household defined by affection, privilege, and impeccable order, nothing appears to be missing. Ridhei Moreau is seventeen, quietly observant, and deeply loved by his family. There is no history of neglect, no visible trauma, no obvious fracture in the life unfolding around him. Yet from within this carefully maintained normality, Ridhei experiences a profound absence he cannot name-a life observed rather than inhabited, emotions understood but never felt.Told in restrained, precise prose, No Known Cause follows Ridhei through the routines of family life, public appearances, and private conversations, tracing the subtle dissonance between outward harmony and internal emptiness. When an unthinkable act occurs without anger, desperation, or clear intent, the narrative refuses the comforts of explanation. There is no hidden secret waiting to be uncovered, no singular moment that clarifies what has happened.As investigators, experts, and the public search for motive, the novel shifts its focus from the crime itself to the human need for causality. Through the parallel perspective of a detective unsettled by the absence of answers, No Known Cause examines how language, psychology, and storytelling fail when confronted with meaninglessness.Unflinching and quietly disturbing, this novel is not about why violence happens, but about what remains when reason collapses. It challenges the assumption that every action must contain a readable cause, and asks a more unsettling question: what if nothing was broken to begin with? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Seller Inventory # 9798233295355
In a household defined by affection, privilege, and impeccable order, nothing appears to be missing. Ridhei Moreau is seventeen, quietly observant, and deeply loved by his family. There is no history of neglect, no visible trauma, no obvious fracture in the life unfolding around him. Yet from within this carefully maintained normality, Ridhei experiences a profound absence he cannot name-a life observed rather than inhabited, emotions understood but never felt.
Told in restrained, precise prose, No Known Cause follows Ridhei through the routines of family life, public appearances, and private conversations, tracing the subtle dissonance between outward harmony and internal emptiness. When an unthinkable act occurs without anger, desperation, or clear intent, the narrative refuses the comforts of explanation. There is no hidden secret waiting to be uncovered, no singular moment that clarifies what has happened.
As investigators, experts, and the public search for motive, the novel shifts its focus from the crime itself to the human need for causality. Through the parallel perspective of a detective unsettled by the absence of answers, No Known Cause examines how language, psychology, and storytelling fail when confronted with meaninglessness.
Unflinching and quietly disturbing, this novel is not about why violence happens, but about what remains when reason collapses. It challenges the assumption that every action must contain a readable cause, and asks a more unsettling question: what if nothing was broken to begin with?
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Please note that titles are dispatched from our UK and NZ warehouse. Delivery times specified in shipping terms. Orders ship within 2 business days. Delivery to your door then takes 8-15 days.
| Order quantity | 25 to 45 business days | 8 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 37.00 | US$ 44.00 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.