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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... guitar . A National steel guitar . It had to be at least seventy years old . A Son House guitar . Chances were , it had been played by men with real talent , real reasons for playing . The kid didn't deserve it . " Probably best for the ...
... guitar . A National steel guitar . It had to be at least seventy years old . A Son House guitar . Chances were , it had been played by men with real talent , real reasons for playing . The kid didn't deserve it . " Probably best for the ...
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... Guitar . " She reached around him , tapped the long - haired kid on his shoulder . " Let the man borrow your guitar , Cody . " The kid eyed Mustaine sullenly , then passed him the National steel guitar . “ It's heavy , ” he said . “ Don ...
... Guitar . " She reached around him , tapped the long - haired kid on his shoulder . " Let the man borrow your guitar , Cody . " The kid eyed Mustaine sullenly , then passed him the National steel guitar . “ It's heavy , ” he said . “ Don ...
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... guitar . He fingered one , but didn't pluck it . His ocean - colored eyes engaged her again and held . She saw down ... guitar to the long - haired kid , but Joe Dill sang out above the music , “ Hey , Cody ! " The kid , about to take ...
... guitar . He fingered one , but didn't pluck it . His ocean - colored eyes engaged her again and held . She saw down ... guitar to the long - haired kid , but Joe Dill sang out above the music , “ Hey , Cody ! " The kid , about to take ...
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