Description
In the aftermath of his brother’s murder, Virgil— a Kentucky man who has always tried to live by the law—finds himself trapped between duty and conscience. When he’s forced to choose whether to avenge what was done or step away, the decision becomes a crucible that tests his identity, his faith in right and wrong, and the limits of loyalty. As Virgil moves through a landscape of hard choices and moral ambiguity, the novel explores revenge not as a simple answer, but as a force that reshapes the self. With Chris Offutt’s finely crafted, character-driven style, this haunting debut delivers a powerful meditation on retribution, belief, and what it costs to become the person you truly are.
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paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published May 27, 1998
320 pages
ISBN: 9780684846194
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First Published
1998
Language
eng
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