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Set in the Midwest’s tiny town of Grouse County, "The End of Vandalism" follows Sheriff Dan Norman as he detains Tiny Darling for vandalizing an anti‑vandalism dance. The incident unleashes a chain reaction: Dan finds love, Tiny loses his wife Louise, and all three embark on an unexpected, heart‑felt journey that tests relationships and reveals the town’s eccentric charm. The novel blends humor with themes of marriage and midwestern life, offering a lighthearted look at how a single act can alter the course of several interconnected lives.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Tom Drury
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