{"book":{"book":"The Eleventh Hour","author":"Salman Rushdie","publicationYear":"","description":"The Eleventh Hour is Salman Rushdie's first work of fiction published following his near-death experience from a knife attack. This collection comprises short stories and novellas that center around the end of life and what might come after. The stories explore deep thematic territory including morality, revenge, and the concept of personal legacy. Among the pieces included in the book is the author's first ghost story. Rushdie's work also reflects shifts in his writing process and his contemplation of mortality.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1900x1900+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa2%2F61%2F9aceb0fe408c9b3eaa88cb34c271%2F4b480289-e78b-44fd-b3f2-58169b9de449.jpg","date":"2026-10-19"}}