Ferociously Close to Home

<p><em>Ferociously Close to Home</em> delivers McPherson's trademark take on the absurdities of everyday life. To say that his solutions to these perplexing situations is 'out there' is an understatement. Consider Gina who decides a branding iron will be the ideal memory aid for her birthday date-challenged husband. And poor Lanny whose treadmill session is interrupted when he inadvertently triggers the health club's offensive odor alarm. </p><p>McPherson has long walked the line between grotesque and goofy. But somehow his figures with big noses and bulging eyes connect with readers with a surefire magnetic precision. Whether it's health care or parenting dating or car repairs <em>Close to Home</em> delivers McPherson's warped world without fail.</p>