Thrilling Tales of Modern Men by Danny McBride 

A Darkly Hilarious, Addictive Short Story Collection from the Creator of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down

From beloved actor, writer, and creator Danny McBride (The Righteous Gemstones, Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals) comes his audacious debut short-story collection — a razor-sharp, wildly entertaining exploration of fragile masculinity in modern America.

In these unpredictable, darkly hilarious tales, McBride delivers unforgettable characters and jaw-dropping twists:

• An amateur magician goes way over his head with a deadly stunt in a local mall.
• A washed-up sitcom actor seeks revenge on the coyote who killed his dog.
• Two young runaways decide to part ways — but not before one last big adventure.

Hilarious, unexpectedly emotional, and full of wild turns, every story probes the fragile masculinity that has become inescapable in today’s culture. McBride’s men are on feverish quests to save face, make their myths flesh, and survive the modern world — often with spectacular (and very funny) results.