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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... okay ? If you let me make a couple of calls . . . ” " Didn't say they wasn't yours . " The cop waggled his fingers . " Keys . " After Mustaine had passed him the key ring , the cop tossed it to the driver and said , “ Run it on in now ...
... okay ? If you let me make a couple of calls . . . ” " Didn't say they wasn't yours . " The cop waggled his fingers . " Keys . " After Mustaine had passed him the key ring , the cop tossed it to the driver and said , “ Run it on in now ...
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... Okay , " he said . “ But it'd be better with a guitar . " He closed his eyes and sang . The song was a ballad , and his voice was whispery , so sweet and soft it took Vida by surprise and she didn't connect with the words until he was ...
... Okay , " he said . “ But it'd be better with a guitar . " He closed his eyes and sang . The song was a ballad , and his voice was whispery , so sweet and soft it took Vida by surprise and she didn't connect with the words until he was ...
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... okay ? " he asked . " Oh no , Anson , " she said . " I ain't okay . " She brushed a wisp of hair from her eyes , and the gesture seemed to weaken her , to take the last of her good energy . " What's wrong ? " " We gettin ' us a crowd ...
... okay ? " he asked . " Oh no , Anson , " she said . " I ain't okay . " She brushed a wisp of hair from her eyes , and the gesture seemed to weaken her , to take the last of her good energy . " What's wrong ? " " We gettin ' us a crowd ...
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