Knottspeed: A Love Story [Paperback]

Enigmatic, charming, and brutally resourceful, Knottspeed is a man on a mission. He also happens to be dead, but the rumors of his demise have been slightly exaggeratedby the man himself as the key to his plan.

A problem-solver, a finder of lost people and rare things, and an accomplished criminal, Knottspeed is experiencing Big Love for the first time in his life, and his elaborately orchestrated plot to reunite with his beloved will profoundly affect everyone he meets, including a rudderless, alcoholic piano player; a wealthy, dispassionate doctor; and an amiable-but-desperate cab driver. From the bars and graveyards of Portland, Oregon to the taco stands and charity hospitals of East Los Angeles,Knottspeedis the uncompromisingly offbeat story about the momentum of love.

- Critically-acclaimed author: Jeff Johnson has received praise from numerous high-profile authors (including John Irving and Katherine Dunn) and media outlets (such asTime Magazine)- A delightfully eccentric cast of characters:Knottspeedoffers a wide variety of truly unique characters and an anti-hero protagonist that can't help but be charming despite (and perhaps because of) his rough edges.- Urban noir at its best: Fans of authors like Irvine Welsh and Jerry Stahl will love the grittiness of this urban mystery while also appreciating the heart behind the story.- ARC distribution to libraries, bookstores, trade, and media.- Social media promotion through Turner Publishing social media and author social media platforms.- Giveaways on multiple platforms, including Turner Publishing's Free Book Friday giveaway, Amazon giveaways, and Goodreads giveaways.- Robust digital marketing campaign, including social media promotion, email marketing, and digital ad campaigns.

Johnsons(Everything Under the Moon)second novel drops readers into the unpredictable world of the infamous and mysterious Knottspeed. The story begins in the middle of a string of unfortunate al*