Saving Maria by Truant MemphisA mind-bending, heartwrenching, and often hilarious ride, Saving Maria by Truant Memphis is a penetrating crime satire with a touch of Vonnegut’s whimsy and Murakami’s surreal introspection. Truant Delighted Memphis, the author, actor, alter-ego, fictional character, adventurer, sloppy guitar player, martial artist, husband, and father tells the story of Littlethumb Brooks, a reclusive artist haunted by his past and drawn into a dangerous mystery involving stolen children, underground rebels, and a strange device that could change everything. Equal parts action thriller, philosophical meditation, social critique, and absurdist comedy, Memphis’ novel is shrewdly insightful and unforgettable.