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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... Anson called out , " Vida ? " When she didn't respond , he tried again . " I'm okay , " she said . " Some man here to see you , " Anson said . Marsh , she thought . He had sent his demon . " He say you promise to fix him breakfas ...
... Anson called out , " Vida ? " When she didn't respond , he tried again . " I'm okay , " she said . " Some man here to see you , " Anson said . Marsh , she thought . He had sent his demon . " He say you promise to fix him breakfas ...
Page 63
... Anson to hustle up a Cajun omelet and bacon . Jack was sitting in the last booth , facing away from the old men . She brought him coffee , kissed his cheek , and sat opposite him . " You all right ? " he asked . “ You look a little ...
... Anson to hustle up a Cajun omelet and bacon . Jack was sitting in the last booth , facing away from the old men . She brought him coffee , kissed his cheek , and sat opposite him . " You all right ? " he asked . “ You look a little ...
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... Anson , blotting his sweaty brow with the back of his arm . His white T - shirt stained with beef blood . " Girl , you okay ? " he asked . " Oh no , Anson , " she said . " I ain't okay . " She brushed a wisp of hair from her eyes , and ...
... Anson , blotting his sweaty brow with the back of his arm . His white T - shirt stained with beef blood . " Girl , you okay ? " he asked . " Oh no , Anson , " she said . " I ain't okay . " She brushed a wisp of hair from her eyes , and ...
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