This document presents excerpts from John Wray's novel, "The Right Hand of Sleep," including the table of contents, critical acclaim, and author biography. The narrative itself follows Oskar Voxlauer, a man with a complex past, as he returns to his Austrian village of Niessen after serving in a war and becoming a "Bolshevik." Through his interactions with his family, particularly his mother, and other villagers like Else, Ryslavy, Gustl, and Kurt, the story explores themes of post-war disillusionment, political turmoil (including references to the rise of Nazism and the assassination of Dollfuss), personal identity, and the lingering effects of the past. The text interweaves present-day events with Oskar's fragmented memories of the war, his family life, and his experiences abroad, revealing a narrative steeped in historical context and psychological depth.