| Appalachian Book of the Dead Contributor(s): Neal, Dale (Author) |
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ISBN: 1970137894 ISBN-13: 9781970137897 Publisher: Sfk Press OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Southern - Fiction | Gothic - Fiction | Psychological |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.78 lbs) 278 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: AN ETHEREAL TALE OF HUNGRY GHOSTS A psychopathic killer disappears into the mountains and haunts the troubled residents. After the murderous Angel Jones escapes from a prison work crew, he mysteriously vanishes deep into the North Carolina woods forcing newcomers Cal and Joy McAlister to deal with his macabre presence lingering in the secluded forest. Burdened with grief, guilt, and unfilled dreams, Cal and Joy are joined by an oddball handyman and a young detoxing neighbor as they grapple with the enigma of Angel's menacing specter. Each of them brings their private ghosts to live and gives their worst fears flesh. This Southern Gothic tale blends ancient metaphysics with tantalizing thrills to make readers keenly aware of the wonders and woes of the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Neal, Dale: - For Dale Neal, a veteran journalist and writing teacher, compelling fiction requires friction. He writes stories sparked by the spectrum of the human experience from humor to horror, tears to laughter, and hope to heartbreak. A practicing Buddhist and North Carolina native, Dale is the author of two previous novels, "The Half-Life of Home" and "Cows Across America," winner of the Novello Literary Award. dalenealbooks.com |