Edge of Dark Water

"A charming gothic tale . . . as funny and frightening as anything that could have been dreamed up by the Brothers Grimm—or Mark Twain." — New York Times Book Review

May Lynn is a pretty girl who dreams of becoming a Hollywood star. Until her dead body is dredged up from the Sabine River.

Sue Ellen, May Lynn's strong-willed teenage friend; her pals Terry and Jinx; and Sue Ellen's mother set out to dig up May Lynn's body, burn it to ash, and take those ashes to Hollywood. If May Lynn can't become a star, at least her remains can be spread in the land of her dreams.

Pursued by Uncle Gene and Constable Sy, who are after the money Sue Ellen and the other's have found, as well as Skunk, an all-too-real legendary killer who's after their lives, they begin to understand that when you set out to make the dreams of a friend your own, your worst nightmares might come along for the ride.

"Marvelous and terrifying, Edge of Dark Water is the result of a real genius at work. A masterpiece." —Dan Simmons

"Hugely appealing. . . . Reading Joe Lansdale is like listening to a favorite uncle who just happens to be a fabulous storyteller." —Dean Koontz

" Edge of Dark Water describes a trip downriver that is one-half Huck Finn , one-half Deliverance , and entirely Joe Lansdale. If you aren't familiar with the work of this true American original, and master of hillbilly noir, climb in the boat and hang on for dear life: the water is rough." —Joe Hill