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Michael McDowell does it again

Love this author like I love Stephen king. I wish there were dozens more to read. He has a way of grabbing you like you were there witnessing every thing first hand. He always gets in depth with the characters, each and every one and you know them well. I hope they find more of his books to resurrect. His is definitely worth the credit.