Marla Cantrell Reihenfolge der Bücher

In Marla Cantrell's debut collection of southern short stories, characters dream big, fall hard, and seek redemption, all set against the backdrop of Arkansas through the four seasons. Each story resonates like a country song, capturing the essence of life in small towns. Winter brings icy redemption, spring ignites rebellion, summer features a woman confronting past choices, and fall opens with a woman unexpectedly exposed in her home. In "Early Morning in the Land of Dreams," a resilient call center employee bends the rules to support her nighttime callers. "Calling Out the Moon" delves into the deep friendship between two men who have shared over sixty years together. "The Constitutional Rights of Gilly Lamproe" showcases a convenience store clerk challenging societal norms, proving her worth and fun-loving spirit. "A Million Shattered Stars" navigates the tumultuous relationship between a mother and daughter, culminating in a spectacular conclusion. In "Remnants of Another Time," Glen Campbell appears posthumously to aid a woman in crisis. Cantrell's spare yet intricate voice brings these stories to life, emphasizing the significance of place and making this collection a heartfelt tribute to Arkansas.