Edge of Dark Water

Name: Edge of Dark Water
Author: Lansdale, Joe R.

by Lansdale, Joe R.

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May Lynn was once a pretty girl who dreamed of becoming a Hollywood star. Now she's dead, her body dredged up from the Sabine River. Sue Ellen, May Lynn's strong-willed teenage friend, sets out to dig up May Lynn's body, burn it to ash, and take those ashes to Hollywood to spread around. If May Lynn can't become a star, then at least her ashes will end up in the land of her dreams. Along with her friends Terry and Jinx and her alcoholic mother, Sue Ellen steals a raft and heads downriver to carry May Lynn's remains to Hollywood. Only problem is, Sue Ellen has some stolen money that her enemies will do anything to get back. And what looks like a prime opportunity to escape from a worthless life will instead lead to disastrous consequences. In the end, Sue Ellen will learn a harsh lesson on just how hard growing up can really be. It's Mark Twain meets classic Stephen King—a bold new direction for widely acclaimed Edgar Award winner Joe R. Lansdale.

About the author

Lansdale, Joe R.

Joe R. Lansdale is an American author and screenwriter known for his works in the mystery, horror, and western genres. He was born in 1951 in Gladewater, Texas.Lansdale's most notable works include the "Hap and Leonard" series, which follows the adventures of two best friends who become involved in dangerous and bizarre situations, and the "Drive-In" novel, which tells the story of a group of people trapped in a drive-in movie theater during a bizarre and deadly apocalypse.Lansdale's writing is known for its dark humor, vivid characters, and exploration of themes such as violence, racism, and social injustice. He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2001 for "The Bottoms," and the Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection in 2019 for "Terror Is Our Business: Dana Roberts' Casebook of Horrors."In addition to his writing, Lansdale has also worked as a screenwriter and has adapted several of his own works for film and television. He continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and his works are enjoyed by fans of mystery, horror, and western genres around the world.

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