"Other people saw it." Said Darrish: "And you ought to have listened careful."

Oh man. This book was incredible. McDowell does an amazing job of writing works where all of the story elements keep me entertained, not just the plot and characters. The vivid imagery, unsuspectingly intertwined characters, and theme kept me dropping all obligations to finish this book.

While white men with power everywhere have more protections and liberties than anyone of any race or gender, this particularly reigns true in the South, where the "good ol' boy" mentality is used as a scapegoat for the actions of these men. This book reinforced that notion with the downright psychopathic and evil main character slipping through the cracks each time due to his societal status and wealth. When no one bothers to investigate more closely, justice begins to take shape from beyond the grave.

This book had everything I could ask for in a true Southern Gothic, with an ending that left me satisfied. HIGHLY recommend this!