From the New York Times bestselling author of The Family Fang comes his first short story collection in nearly a decade, combining his signature quirkiness with his keen eye for emotional complexity to explore the fraught relationship between parents and children.
âWildfire Johnnyâ is the story of a man who discovers a magic razor that allows him to travel back in time. âScroll Through the Weaponsâ is about a couple taking care of their underfed and almost feral nieces and nephews. âSignal to the Faithfulâ follows a boy as he takes a tense road trip with his priest. And âBaby, Youâre Gonna Be Mine,â the title story, is about a narcissistic rock star who moves back home during a rough patch. These stories all build on each other in strange and remarkable ways, showcasing Wilsonâs crackling wit and big heart.
Filled with imagination and humor, Baby, Youâre Gonna Be Mine is an exuberant collection of captivating and charmingly bizarre stories that promise to burrow their way into your heart and soul.
"Wildfire Johnny" will be the first project in development with âThe Greatâ actor Nicholas Hoult and MRC Television.
Kevin Wilson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels, including Now Is Not the Time to Panic, Nothing to See Here and The Family Fang; as well as two story collections. His work has received the Shirley Jackson Award and been selected as a Read With Jenna Book Club pick. He lives in Sewanee, Tennessee, with his wife and two sons.