Larry Watson's fiction delves into the complexities of American life, particularly in the Midwest. His prose is recognized for its incisive look into the human psyche and its capture of the atmosphere of the settings where his narratives unfold. Watson masterfully crafts characters grappling with internal demons and external circumstances, exploring themes of loss, isolation, and the search for identity. His writing is often lyrical yet starkly realistic, offering readers a deeply resonant experience.
Renowned for his exceptional writing, this author captivates readers with his unique storytelling and profound insights. His work is celebrated for its depth and artistry, earning accolades from critics like the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Expect a compelling narrative that showcases his literary prowess and engages with themes that resonate deeply with audiences.
Recounts the life-altering events of the summer in twelve-year-old David Hayden's small town in Montana.
"Characters so real they could walk off the page, virtuoso writing and up-all-night drama."— People From acclaimed novelist Larry Watson, a multigenerational story of the West told through the history of one woman trying to navigate life on her own terms. Edie—smart, self‑assured, beautiful—always worked hard. She worked as a teller at a bank, she worked to save her first marriage, and later, she worked to raise her daughter even as her second marriage came apart. Really, Edie just wanted a good life, but everywhere she turned, her looks defined her. Two brothers fought over her. Her second husband became possessive and jealous. Her daughter resented her. And now, as a grandmother, Edie finds herself harassed by a younger man. It’s been a lifetime of proving that she is allowed to exist in her own sphere. The Lives of Edie Pritchard tells the story of one woman just trying to be herself, even as multiple men attempt to categorize and own her. Triumphant, engaging, and perceptive, Watson’s novel examines a woman both aware of her power and constrained by it, and probes the way perceptions of someone in a small town can shape a life through the decades.
It is the end of the school year. Jack Nevelson, the town sheriff, is called on to investigate a car which has gone off the road on the way out of the town. But what he finds is not straightforward and he is soon faced with scandal, lies and intrigue.
Sheriff Jack Nevelsen wird spätabends zu einem Autounfall mit 2 Toten gerufen. Es sind dies der hochangesehene Schuldirektor des Ortes und eine Schülerin, die offenbar gemeinsam heimlich die Stadt verlassen wollten.
Im ländlichen Staat Montana, wo im Jahr 1948 noch die alten Machtstrukturen herrschen, steht der Sheriff vor der Entscheidung, ob er seinen eigenen Bruder wegen Übergriffen gegen indianische Frauen verhaften oder die Sache vertuschen soll