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In the beautifully written "Bearto wn"&mdash\;which inspired the HBO series of the same name&mdash\;a small t own obsessed with the local junior hockey team is rocked by a shocking act of violence. As accusations and rumors fly\, the town must grapple with i ts identity as never before.
\nThe series continues and tensions ris e when it&rsquo\;s rumored that the Beartown hockey team will be disbanded in "Us Against You". The entire future of the team and the town hinges on an upcoming game that could change everything forever.
\nFinally\, the series comes to an evocative conclusion with "The Winners". "The Winne rs" return to the close-knit\, resilient community of Beartown for a story about first loves\, second chances\, and last goodbyes. In the two years since the events of Beartown\, the residents must face difficult questions and determine just what they are willing to sacrifice for their home.
\nAbout the Author: Fredrik Backman is the #1 \;New York Times \;bestselling author of "A Man Called Ove"\, "My Grandmother Asked Me to T ell You She&rsquo\;s Sorry"\, "Britt-Marie Was Here"\, "Beartown"\, "Us Ag ainst You"\, and "Anxious People"\, as well as two novellas and one work o f nonfiction. His books are published in more than forty countries. He liv es in Stockholm\, Sweden\, with his wife and two children. Connect with hi m on Facebook and Twitter @BackmanLand and Instagram @Backmansk.
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