Willnot Town

Throughout his lauded career, James Sallis has created some of crime fiction's most intricately drawn characters. These characters are all thoughtful observers of the human condition: black private detective Lew Griffin; retired detective John Turner; The unnamed driver in The Driver. And now joining the ranks of Sallis' best characters is Dr. Lamar Hale.

Many bodies are found in the woods outside the town of Willnot. This situation not only shakes the local people, but also unsettles Hale, the town's general practitioner, surgeon and conscience. Meanwhile, Bobby Lowndes, who is being followed by the FBI, mysteriously reappears at Hale's doorstep in his hometown. The daily dramas that Lowndes encounters in the following months coincide with the unpredictable life in Willnot. And when a bullet aimed at Lowndes wounds his partner Richard, Hale's world is turned upside down.

With his inimitable and masterful style, James Sallis portrays characters and scenes that will remain unforgettable for a long time. “When you've been living with someone for years, you think you've heard all the stories,” says Lamar Hale, “but you never have.”

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Size: 13 x 19.5

First Print Year: 2018

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

Original Name: Willnot