Steffan Piper Bücher

The collection presents a poignant exploration of urban decay and the impact of consumerism, reflecting on the growing social inequalities in contemporary society. As the second volume from Steffan Piper, the Poet Laureate of the Los Angeles area, it showcases his unique poetic voice and deep observations, offering readers a thought-provoking commentary on the challenges of modern life.

Broke and down on his luck, Sebastien Ranes robs a grocery store, making off with nearly $5,000. His image is all over the television within hours, but before Sebastien can be arrested, a drunk driver smashes into his Jeep in the middle of town. Things couldn't get much worse until a Marine recruiter who witnesses the accident gives Sebastien a ride home--and a way out.

Exploring themes of prophecy and existential reflection, this book delves into the events and implications of the Apocalypse. It presents a thought-provoking narrative that examines human behavior, societal collapse, and the search for meaning in the face of impending doom. The author offers insights that challenge readers to consider their beliefs about the future and the nature of humanity as it confronts its greatest trials. This work serves as both a cautionary tale and a philosophical exploration of what lies ahead.

Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, this story weaves a contemporary narrative of love intertwined with deception. The characters navigate the city's shadowy streets, exploring the complexities of relationships and the illusions that often accompany them. As they confront their desires and the realities of their lives, the tale delves into themes of passion and disillusionment, painting a vivid picture of urban romance.

Ushered out from his Stockton, California home by his emotionally detached mother and her latest boyfriend, twelve-year-old Sebastien Ranes must fend for himself and travel two thousand miles across the country. He is on his way to live with his grandmother and sister in Pennsylvania. Along the way, he will learn that sometimes caring, guidance and understanding can come from some unlikely people. Marcus, a fellow bus passenger, is a man who has been neglected more by society than his family. As a young black ex-con, he is not the epitome of the person most would pick as a chaperone for their child's cross country trip. Yet rather than be held apart by their differences, Marcus and Sebastien are drawn together by the things that make us all alike. Along the way, he acts as both guide and protector, as Virgil was to Dante and Jim to Huck Finn. Imparting his own style of wisdom, he shows Sebastien that, despite the darker parts of the human condition, people can and do care for one another. This is a modern day journey not just from one house to another. This is a journey taken by a young boy into manhood, and by the reader into his world. Like every trip, there are many stops along the way. But this journey differs in the way young Sebastien arrives at his destination. Greyhound is the story of this journey.