Twelve timeless Ozarkian tales of those on the fringes of society, by a "stunningly original" ( Associated Press ) American master.
A husband cruelly avenges the killing of his wife\'s pet; an injured rapist is cared for by a young girl, until she reaches her breaking point; a disturbed v.
Desperation-both material and psychological--motivates his characters.
Daniel Woodrell is able to lend uncanny logic to harsh, even criminal behavior in this wrenching collection of stories.
Twelve timeless Ozarkian tales of those on the fringes of society, by a "stunningly original" ( Associated Press ) American master