
Victor LaValle
9 SeriesVictor LaValle is an American author known for his science fiction and horror novels. He holds an English degree from Cornell University and an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. LaValle has received numerous accolades, including a Whiting Writers’ Award, a United States Artists Ford Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the key to Southeast Queens. He resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Victor LaValle's standalone novel, "Big Machine," follows Ricky Rice, a former member of a suicide cult and current bus depot porter in Utica, New York. Struggling with a drug habit and a haunted past, Ricky receives a mysterious letter that summons him to join a group of paranormal investigators. This unique team consists of former addicts and petty criminals who have all heard what they believe to be the voice of God. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind their supernatural experiences.