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The story takes place in Dewmont, Texas, the summer of 1958, a town that slipped beyond the American postwar boom. Thirteen‑year‑old Stanley Mitchell’s life changes when he learns the mysterious deaths of two young women. With the help of Buster Lighthorse Smith, a former Indian‑reservation police officer who is also a fan of Sherlock Holmes and blues music, Stanley attempts to uncover the truth. Their investigation reveals a secret that has lingered through the years and puts the town’s safety at risk on a stormy night when a dark force rises again. The novel explores themes of friendship, coming of age, and the lingering shadows of the past in a vivid portrayal of small‑town Texas life.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Joe R. Lansdale
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