Country Dark

"Country Dark" is a compelling novel set in rural Kentucky from the Korean War to 1970, exploring the life of Tucker, a young veteran who returns home to work for a bootlegger and build a family. As threats to his loved ones emerge, Tucker is pushed into violence, highlighting the resilience and social nuances of life in the backwoods. Renowned author Chris Offutt reintroduces his unique voice with this taut story of love, survival, and changing times.