Can't Shake the Dust - Couverture souple

Hooks, C.H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1646034996 ISBN 13 : 9781646034994

Editeur : Regal House Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Buckle Up for a High-Octane Ride through the South's Shadowed Heart In Can’t Shake the Dust, "Little" Bill Lemon, III, stands at the crossroads of a troubled legacy. From the notorious "Monkey Palace," his grandfather's bar, to the enigmatic history of his father, Wild, to his mother's questionable dog-breeding business, Little takes to the dirt track every Saturday night, racing to outpace the looming shadows of his family's past. Behind the wheel of a ramshackle DIY car, in a place where scarcity reigns—be it money, jobs, food, or even soap to cleanse the stubborn Georgia red dirt—Little teeters on the edge of self-destruction and redemption. As he navigates life on the fringe of Southern backroads, the weight of his ancestry threatens to pull him under. While checkered flags may elude him on the track, Little possesses the heart of a true champion. Readers will find themselves on their feet in the stands, rallying for him as he plunges headfirst into a turbulent voyage of self-discovery and survival. Can’t Shake the Dust is an exhilarating tale of resilience, tenacity, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to race against all odds.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

C.H. Hooks is the author of the novel Alligator Zoo-Park Magic (2019). His work has appeared in print and online publications including: The Los Angeles Review, American Short Fiction, Four Way Review, The Tampa Review, and The Bitter Southerner. He has been a Tennessee Williams Scholar and Contributor at Sewanee Writers' Conference, and attended DISQUIET: Dzanc Books International Literary Program in Lisbon. He can be found on the waters around St. Augustine where he teaches at Flagler College.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Regal House Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1646034996
• ISBN 13: 9781646034994
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 262
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• Personne responsable: non disponible