Country Dark by Chris Offutt
Rating: Starred Review
Summary: A young man and special forces vet from Korean War returns home to nothing. As he makes his way home he witnessed a man attempted rape of a young girl who he saves using his skills. He marries her and finds a job as a bootlegger for a local gangster. His family is threatened by social services and he takes a deal spend a short time in prison for a bootlegging. When he gets out he must settle some depts in a most violent manner.
Comments: A fabulous violent country noir. Must read. One sitting is doable.
https://www.amazon.com/Country-Dark-Chris-Offutt-ebook/dp/B075VDL891
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