Blackwater: With a New Introduction by Nathan Ballingrud

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Michael McDowell, hailed by Stephen King as “the finest writer of paperback originals in America,” returns with his masterpiece, a serial novel that captivates and terrifies. Now available as a single e-book, it spans over fifty years in the lives of the powerful Caskey family in Perdido, Alabama, influenced by the enigmatic Elinor Dammert. The narrative begins with "The Flood," introducing a visitor destined to alter the Caskey family and the town forever. As the town constructs The Levee, it becomes a futile effort to contain a horrific power. "The House" reveals dark secrets that haunt its rooms, while "The War" uncovers family truths more terrifying than the town's worst nightmares. In "The Fortune," happiness and power come at an even greater cost, leading to a climax of judgment and fury in the earth-shattering "Rain." Will Errickson describes it as a rich, layered historical tale infused with Southern Gothic elements, featuring memorable characters and moments of shock. This collection promises to enthrall both new readers and long-time fans of McDowell's work.