JOE, LARRY BROWN

Joe kills trees. Planting pays better than killing, but for now, it is what it is. He has a dog covered in scars, an old GMC pickup truck, a pistol under the seat, a long history of run-ins with the law, and a bottle of bourbon always at hand. He's a man of integrity and always looks you in the eye. He likes to live life on his own terms and doesn't take orders from anyone. His ex-wife and daughter think he should gamble less and quit smoking, but who's going to tell him that?
Gary Jones thinks he's already fifteen. He can't be sure because he was born on the road, and as his mother says, they don't sell birth certificates on the side of the road. For as long as he can remember, he's been wandering the country's highways with his family, dodging the cruelties of an alcoholic and abusive father. He's never been to school, but he's picked tomatoes in Texas and watermelons in Georgia. And he's willing to work hard.
When their paths cross, Joe offers him a way out. Side by side, between beers and confessions, they embark on a tortuous journey through the forests and backroads of Lafayette County, Mississippi, which will ultimately lead them to redemption… or ruin.

• Number of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 140 x 210 mm.
• Binding: Paperback