Pokeweed

Set in 1888 Hazard, Kentucky, during the early days of the French-Eversole Feud, this story follows teenager Ezekiel Snopes as he navigates the tumultuous aftermath of personal loss amid ongoing violence and lawlessness in the Appalachian region. Faced with difficult choices, Ezekiel must decide whether to survive, seek justice, or find his place amidst the chaos. The narrative captures a vivid slice of American history and the turbulent tensions of the time.