The first volume of the successful Subutex trilogy in paperback. Who is Vernon Subutex? An urban legend, the last witness of a world of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, someone who is not well regarded by our times. Just recently the owner of a cult record store with success and great connections, he suddenly finds himself on the streets and, with the help of Facebook and a white lie, moves in with old friends and acquaintances – thus begins a journey into the depths of a deeply insecure society. A grand portrait of our times emerges, touching on every social issue, including the debate on Islamism and the rise of the far right. When the novel was published in France in 2015, it topped the bestseller lists for months and made its author one of the most important and sought-after writers in the country.