Description
A darkly hilarious and wildly unpredictable collection of stories, these tales follow modern men as they spiral through ambition, humiliation, and bad decisions—only to discover that the bravado they rely on is far more fragile than they ever admitted. From a disastrous mall stunt to a revenge plot with unexpected consequences, and a final adventure that forces two young runaways to confront what they’re really running from, each story blends razor-sharp comedy with moments of surprising tenderness. With McBride’s signature voice—shaped by his work as creator and star of Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones—these narratives deliver sharp social observation, escalating twists, and a pulse of emotional honesty beneath the chaos. At its core, the book probes fragile masculinity in contemporary American life, asking what happens when performance, pride, and identity collide.
Available Editions
paperback
Random House
Published Jun 23, 2026
369 pages
ISBN: 9780593594759
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First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Thrilling Tales of Modern Men by Danny McBride.