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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... " he asked , clamping his hands to Tuyet's waist to keep her still . Joe Dill , downshifting , said , " Little place up the road . You gonna love it , " and once again Tuyet laughed .你 4 June 22-11 : 07 P. M. 7 TH HE LOUISIANA BREAKDOWN ...
... " he asked , clamping his hands to Tuyet's waist to keep her still . Joe Dill , downshifting , said , " Little place up the road . You gonna love it , " and once again Tuyet laughed .你 4 June 22-11 : 07 P. M. 7 TH HE LOUISIANA BREAKDOWN ...
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... gonna have the strength to do what's necessary . " " And what you figure that is ? " " Don't you know ? " “ Oh , yeah . I might take Vida with me when I go . But this thing some of you got like you've known all about it , like I'm ...
... gonna have the strength to do what's necessary . " " And what you figure that is ? " " Don't you know ? " “ Oh , yeah . I might take Vida with me when I go . But this thing some of you got like you've known all about it , like I'm ...
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... gonna run ? Ain't she worth runnin ' after ? ” Mustaine kicked it into a jog . " That ain't gonna get it done ! " Joe Dill shouted . “ Oh , man ! You never gonna catch up to her ! Not movin ' that slow ! " Desperation and shame caught ...
... gonna run ? Ain't she worth runnin ' after ? ” Mustaine kicked it into a jog . " That ain't gonna get it done ! " Joe Dill shouted . “ Oh , man ! You never gonna catch up to her ! Not movin ' that slow ! " Desperation and shame caught ...
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