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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... pulled back from the clearing . Shadows were not so sharp , and the moon was an empty power . Damn fool , her . Going swimming in the devil's flesh so close to St. John's Eve . Marsh , she thought , working up fresh hate for him ...
... pulled back from the clearing . Shadows were not so sharp , and the moon was an empty power . Damn fool , her . Going swimming in the devil's flesh so close to St. John's Eve . Marsh , she thought , working up fresh hate for him ...
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... pulled the cases out , set them on the hood and undid the latches . Inside were a Gibson L - 5 with a cherry sunburst finish , an old white Telecaster , and a big blond Guild acoustic . " You a musician ? " " That's right . " " My kid ...
... pulled the cases out , set them on the hood and undid the latches . Inside were a Gibson L - 5 with a cherry sunburst finish , an old white Telecaster , and a big blond Guild acoustic . " You a musician ? " " That's right . " " My kid ...
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... pulled the plug on the jukebox . Its lights died ; the turntable slowed , dragging the music into a warped smear of sound . Some of the dancers were staring with obvious enmity at Mustaine , who felt more out of his element than before ...
... pulled the plug on the jukebox . Its lights died ; the turntable slowed , dragging the music into a warped smear of sound . Some of the dancers were staring with obvious enmity at Mustaine , who felt more out of his element than before ...
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