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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... door . Read it over a few times the way a good Catholic might say her Hail Marys before entering an unholy place . This Establishment Protected By Dill Security Services , it said , and then in script letters beneath : What ye sow , so ...
... door . Read it over a few times the way a good Catholic might say her Hail Marys before entering an unholy place . This Establishment Protected By Dill Security Services , it said , and then in script letters beneath : What ye sow , so ...
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... door from which a fan of yellow lamplight spread . He tried the door and found it unlocked , but decided against entering . What would he do once inside ? Perform some act of mockery ? Buy a geechee charm ? He leaned against the parking ...
... door from which a fan of yellow lamplight spread . He tried the door and found it unlocked , but decided against entering . What would he do once inside ? Perform some act of mockery ? Buy a geechee charm ? He leaned against the parking ...
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... door were bowed and cracked . The door hung one - hinged . Yet there was an air of habitation about the place . Mustaine called out to whoever might be within . The rain fell harder , cold and drenching . He called out again and when he ...
... door were bowed and cracked . The door hung one - hinged . Yet there was an air of habitation about the place . Mustaine called out to whoever might be within . The rain fell harder , cold and drenching . He called out again and when he ...
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