num_pages: 180
description: Seasons come and go in provincial Blaashoek where the towns superficial harmony is upended by the arrival of a wind farma blessing for some a curse for others. The irritating hum of the turbines keeps butcher Herman Bracke known far and wide for his delicious summer pt awake at night. He falls prey to a deadly fatigue and gradually loses control over his work setting off a series of blood-curdling events with fatal consequences for the townspeople. Dehoucks characteristic black humor and concise punchy prose make for a refreshing take on the modern thriller.
language: English
title: Sleepless Summer
publisher: World Editions