The angel of death smokes cigarettes. Property crime -- The enigma of Iris Murphy -- The dog -- Sleeping with giraffes -- Desire, fear, shock, and awe -- Kills pretty enemy -- Grift bred in the bone -- One thesis -- Ferragamo -- The awkward made beautiful -- The angel of death smokes cigarettes.
Summary:
"Astonishing and original, these stories draw us into the singular world of Omaha public defender Iris Murphy and the interconnected relationships she shares with family, lovers and friends. Characters from all phases of her life serve as disparate lenses through which Iris and her fearless, compassionate vision is revealed. Iris is a force of love and sacrifice, guiding those around her to transform and redeem their lives"-- Provided by publisher.
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