McAfee County - by Mark Steadman (Paperback)

About the Book

Moving in and out of each other's lives in profound, often shocking, ways, the men and women in these stories form a vibrant community not soon forgotten. Blend Yoknapatawpha and Lake Wobegon, add a twist of southern gothic, and you will have some idea of what is waiting for you right across the McAfee County line.

Book Synopsis

Welcome to McAfee County, home to a large gathering of characters whose stories are as intertwined as kudzu. From Brother Fisco, who vows to part the waters of Kallisaw Sound, to Maggie Poat, proprietor of the local roadhouse, all have a compassionate, good-humored champion in author Mark Steadman, who gently prods us to recognize the flawed humanity we share with McAfee's misfits, rounders, and otherwise lost souls. Moving in and out of each other's lives in profound, often shocking, ways, the men and women in these stories form a vibrant community not soon forgotten. Blend Yoknapatawpha and Lake Wobegon, add a twist of southern gothic, and you will have some idea of what is waiting for you right across the McAfee County line.

From the Back Cover

Welcome to McAfee County, Georgia, home to a large gathering of characters whose stories are as intertwined as kudzu. From Brother Fisco, who vows to part the waters of Kallisaw Sound, to Maggie Poat, proprietor of the local roadhouse, the men and women in these stories move in and out of each other's lives in profound and often shocking ways, forming a vibrant community not soon forgotten. Blend Yoknapatawpha and Lake Wobegon, add a twist of southern gothic, and you will have some idea of what is waiting for you right across the McAfee County line.

Review Quotes

"Beautifully written, touching, [and] perceptive . . . Steadman's ear for dialouge is as keen as Steinbeck's, if not keener."--"Book of the Month Club News"

"Hilarious . . . Steadman has shown his sense of the comic but has shown his accomplishments as a lterary artist as well."--"Charleston Post and Courier"

"Steadman uses his mastery of the English language to paint a portrait that is detailed and fascinating, making this mythical county more real than many which exist. It will give you a lot to think about, not least how far we have come in our attitudes toward each other."--"Statesboro Herald"

About the Author

MARK STEADMAN, a native of Statesboro, Georgia, is the author of the novels A Lion's Share, Angel Child, and Bang-Up Season. He is retired from Clemson University in South Carolina.