Gabriel Tallent books in order

Q: "How many books has Gabriel Tallent written?"

"Gabriel Tallent has written two books in one series."

Q: "What was Gabriel Tallent's first book?"

"Gabriel Tallent's first book is My Absolute Darling, published in 2017."

Q: "What is My Absolute Darling about?"

"My Absolute Darling (2017) follows a fourteen-year-old girl named Turtle Alveston who lives with her survivalist father in the forests of Northern California. The novel deals with abuse, resilience, and the natural world, and received widespread critical acclaim."

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Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
My Absolute Darling	2017	Buy
Crux	2026	Buy

Gabriel Tallent is an American author who grew up on the Mendocino coast of Northern California. His debut novel My Absolute Darling (2017) was a critical sensation, earning comparisons to Cormac McCarthy and garnering endorsements from Stephen King. The book follows a teenager named Turtle Alveston through a harrowing story of survival and self-liberation.

Tallent’s writing is marked by its detailed attention to the Northern California landscape and its unflinching portrayal of difficult subject matter. His second novel, Crux, is scheduled for 2026. The nine-year gap between books suggests a careful, deliberate approach to his craft.

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How many books has Gabriel Tallent written?

Gabriel Tallent has written two books in one series.

What was Gabriel Tallent's first book?

Gabriel Tallent’s first book is My Absolute Darling, published in 2017.

What is My Absolute Darling about?

My Absolute Darling (2017) follows a fourteen-year-old girl named Turtle Alveston who lives with her survivalist father in the forests of Northern California. The novel deals with abuse, resilience, and the natural world, and received widespread critical acclaim.

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