Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction vii
4. The Disappearance of M 1
5. Dream and Swine and Aurora 27
6. Death in the South 47
7. Deep in the Rubber Forest 69
8. Fish Bones 97
9. Allah’s Will 121
10. Monkey Butts, Fire, and Dangerous Things 149
11. Supplication 175
12. Untouchable 177
13. Slow Boat to China 183
14. Supplement 209
15. Inscribed Backs 237