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Thoroughly enjoyed William Gay's "The Long Home." I'd compare him to Cormac McCarthy. Set in the 1940's, Nathan Winer, a young headstrong Tennessee carpenter who lost his father years ago to an evil that is greater and closer than any boy can imagine until he learns of it first hand. The evil is named Hardin and he has taken over the Hovington place even before the owner is dead. He's also taken over his wife and daughter. William Tell Oliver is the neighbor who knows the evil and lives in guilt for not telling of it earlier.

Didn't read a whole lot today. Had to take time to watch the Steeler's and Raven's game. Tough when part of your family is fans of both. Glad the Steelers won. Great game!