The opening scene of Chris Flynn’s fourth and latest novel, Orpheus Nine, came to him in a dream. Not long after, he had the whole story down from start to finish. On this week’s episode of Read This, Chris and Michael sit down for a conversation about the falsity of certitude, how trauma can re-shape a community, and what The Exorcist, the Bible, and Winnie the Pooh all have in common.

The opening scene of Chris Flynn&rsquo;s fourth and latest novel,&nbsp;Orpheus Nine, came to him in a dream. Not long after, he had the whole story down from start to finish. On this week&rsquo;s episode of&nbsp;Read This, Chris and Michael sit down for a conversation about the falsity of certitude, how trauma can re-shape a community, and what&nbsp;The Exorcist,&nbsp;the Bible, and&nbsp;Winnie the Pooh&nbsp;all have in common.

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Read This: Chris Flynn’s New Book Arrived in a Dream

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