One Foot in Eden

In "One Foot in Eden," Will Alexander, the sheriff of a small Southern Appalachian town, grapples with the murder of local thug Holland Winchester, despite lacking both a body and a witness. The story unfolds through the perspectives of the sheriff, a local farmer and his wife, their son, and the sheriff's deputy, offering a nuanced exploration of life in the region. This compelling narrative marks the emergence of Ron Rash as a significant voice in Southern literature.