Smith, Michael Farris

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Those expecting a prequel to The Great Gatsby will be disappointed, but just as Fitzgerald dismantled the myth of American exceptionalism with The Great Gatsby, Smith punctuates the longing and despair that underlie the American dream with this work.

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The Fighter

Recipient of the 2014 Mississippi Author Award, Smith (Desperation Road) excels in this dark and violent Southern grit-lit thriller. Fans of James Lee Burke will delight in the strong sense of place in the Deep South, while fans of David Joy will appreciate the protagonist's inner turmoil.
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Desperation Road

Smith's second novel is every bit as good as his first, an excellent piece of Southern crime fiction for Daniel Woodrell and Tom Franklin afficionados. [See Prepub Alert, 8/26/16.]
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