Episode

John Kenney's new novel explores what makes life worth living

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Book Review
Published
Dec 1, 2025
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191
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Summary

John Kenney's newest novel, "I See You've Called in Dead," tells the story of a middle-aged obituary writer who uses an unplanned leave of absence to explore what life is really about.