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In this groundbreaking memoir, Stephen Elliott pursues parallel investigations: a gripping account of a notorious San Francisco murder trial, and an electric exploration of the self. Destined to be a classic, The Adderall Diaries was descri… more

Men are the ones gifted with all sorts of power in our society, but a dirty little secret is that so many of them long to strip themselves of this power, to be tied down, gagged, spanked, taken, and owned. They want to ease the burdens of m… more

“Vendela Vida has written a riveting and suspenseful novel about an American woman’s voyage to self-discovery.”—Joyce Carol Oates “Stunning. A masterful meditation on grief and love. The Lovers is a sensational novel from one of our finest … more

Paul is a ward of the court continually moved through the Chicago juvenile system. Paul tries to succeed in schools where children aren’t taught to read. He tries to get straight in homes where drug abuse and violence are the norm and find … more

We live in political times where it is impossible not to be involved, inspired, appalled, or motivated by the current administration. It seems like everyone has something to say about politics these days – and fiction writers are no excepti… more

This blistering new collection from literary rising star Stephen Elliott demonstrates once again why his books have been praised as “graceful,” “soaring,” and “fearless.” As with all of Elliott’s work, these stories have the raw ring of tru… more

Ruby Elliott had the perfect life. Her husband, the rich and famous Illusionist, took her with him around the world and let her show off her trick birds on stage with him. Their young son had a chance to visit all kinds of exotic countries…. more

Stephen Elliott’s new novel, Happy Baby, explores how pain can define desire, how the future becomes the past, and how grace struggles with self-destruction. The story, told in reverse, begins with thirty-six-year-old Theo and his search fo… more

Following the release of his first novel, A Life Without Consequences, (MacAdam/Cage Fall 2001), Stephen Elliott returns with his second book, What It Means to Love You, the story of Anthony, Brooke, and Lance, three Chicago sex workers who… more

The Oklahoma State Police is in turmoil. A ruthless gang of criminals is terrorizing the countryside, while a high ranking police offical is secretly plotting the vigilante killing of a child molester the DA refused to prosecute. Hank Truma… more

“Chicago Noir is a legitimate heir to the noble literary tradition of the greatest city in America. Nelson Algren and James Farrell would be proud.” —Stephen Elliott, author of Happy Baby “If ever a city was made to be the home of noir, it’… more

Stephen Elliott does not know what to think of American voters, this year’s desperate and heated run for presidency, or the legitimacy of the political system. He doesn’t know whether to love John Kerry or try to love Howard Dean or try, s… more

Politically Inspired is an anthology of previously unpublished fiction inspired by the political events of our time. In addition to new fiction by twenty-five of the best new and established writers, the anthology includes comic stories by … more

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