At the last minute Sue Ellen’s alcoholic mother forces her daughter to take her along. Since all three see no future where they are, they decide to burn May Lynn’s body, go down river on a raft with her ashes, get a ride to Hollywood, and deliver the remains to the town where she planned to be a movie star. She tells her two other pals, Jinx and Terry, about it. It begins when Sue Ellen, a sixteen year old in Depression era Texas, finds her friend May Lynn’s body in the Sabine River tied to a sewing machine. The book is reminiscent of his coming of age tales The Bottoms and A Fine Dark Line, with a darker tone. Get ready to see the light with his latest, Edge Of Dark Water. At his best, a Lansdale book can be a religious experience. Like Elmore Leonard, even his “weaker” books outshine the complete works of others. He is one of the most most entertaining and engaging authors out there with a style all his own. It’s always a thrill to get the latest Joe R. Lansdale speaks about & signs 'Edge of Dark Water' here at BookPeople Thurs 4/5, 7p.
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