Smonk: A Novel by Tom Franklin

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
E.O. Smonk is a nightmare, a dream and on the verge of death. For years, he has terrified and tormented the town of Old Texas, Arkansas. But the town has dark secrets and Smonk knows them all. Is he evil, or is he the hand of God come to punish the townspeople?

I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced, brutal, violent and gory book. A great mix of Western, adventure, and gothic with characters and scenes that haunt long after the last page. Not for everyone, but the right audience will love it.

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