Louisiana BreakdownWelcome to Grail, Louisiana -- next to nothing and just beyond reality -- where hoodoo meets Jesus, and townsfolk pray to both. This dark fantasy delves into the psychological and motivational depths of Grail and its residents. Miss Sedele mixes up green cocktails called 'cryptoverdes' at Le Bon Chance. Vida Dumars, owner of the Moonlight Diner, peers into the deepest realms of her customers' hearts as though they were picture windows. Town spirit Good Gray Man has promised good fortune to the town as long as it hangs onto tradition. A quirky, fantastical town's heart and soul are slowly, often painfully revealed in this dark and captivating novella. |
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... Joe Dill Realty , Joe Dill Brokerage , Joe Dill Construction , all occupying the Dill Building , along with a dentist , a doctor , an accountant , the town ambulance chaser . Police station , barbershop , Whitney Bank . A boarded - up ...
... Joe Dill Realty , Joe Dill Brokerage , Joe Dill Construction , all occupying the Dill Building , along with a dentist , a doctor , an accountant , the town ambulance chaser . Police station , barbershop , Whitney Bank . A boarded - up ...
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... Joe Dill's face . " No , I missed it . " He nodded soberly as if agreeing with himself , then winked at Mustaine . " But I'm making up for it now . " The whimsical brightness with which he injected the statement unsettled Mustaine ; he ...
... Joe Dill's face . " No , I missed it . " He nodded soberly as if agreeing with himself , then winked at Mustaine . " But I'm making up for it now . " The whimsical brightness with which he injected the statement unsettled Mustaine ; he ...
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... Joe Dill were watching , but showed no inclination of coming to his aid . " Where is she ? " Mustaine toe - rolled him onto his back . Blood trickled from the bridge of Joe Dill's nose onto his lips , painting a red line down the center ...
... Joe Dill were watching , but showed no inclination of coming to his aid . " Where is she ? " Mustaine toe - rolled him onto his back . Blood trickled from the bridge of Joe Dill's nose onto his lips , painting a red line down the center ...
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